At a Glance
Median Income
$17,670
$11,533 per capita
Home Value
$176,000
Zillow: $159,693
Median Rent
$518/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.9%
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
53.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
55.7%
20.8% smoking rate
How Grambling Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Grambling's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Grambling a Good Place to Live?
C
2.1 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Grambling residents earn a median household income of $17,670 , which is 76% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $11,533. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 53.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,509 business establishments, including 120 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Grambling is $176,000 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $159,693. Median rent is $518/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
31.9% of adults in Grambling hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% below the national average).
90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Grambling has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,302
Median Age21.1 yrs
Density893/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
D
Median Income$17,670
Per Capita$11,533
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty53.0%
County GDP$2,777M
Avg Weekly Wage$889
Housing
F
Home Value$176,000
Rent$518
Ownership33.6%
Zillow$159,693
Housing Units2,083
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity55.7%
Diabetes21.5%
Smoking20.8%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death10,122/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain55.6 in/yr
Elevation304 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.9%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+21.6%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute20 min
Broadband51.9%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Grambling was built in 1977.
25.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ruston Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.524 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 120 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.