Gloster, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · De Soto Parish County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
68
Population
54/sq mi density
66°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Gloster, LA
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14% above
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
How Gloster Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gloster's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gloster a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
0.0% of adults in Gloster hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gloster has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population68
Median Age75.2 yrs
Density54/mi²
Male / Female69% / 31%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$20,678
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,895M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,281
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$362,135
Housing Units95
Rent Burden29.8%
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death11,309/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain53.4 in/yr
Elevation229 ft
Education
A+Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed56 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Gloster was built in 2005.
The nearest airport is Shreveport Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
100.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.