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Grambling, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Lincoln Parish County
1.9
/5.0
D
Poor
5,302
Population
893/sq mi density
$17,670
Median Income
$11,533 per capita
$176,000
Home Value
$141,833 Zillow
$518
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
736
Violent Crime/100K
6,602 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$17,670 median income, 1.9% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$176,000 home value, $518/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
736 violent crimes/100K (94% above avg)
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
31.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Grambling enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 64.8°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 304 ft (93 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 893/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.5263°N, 92.7080°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lincoln Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Ruston Regional (RSN) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 64.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 85.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 53.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 5.3 in |
Grambling has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 46°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and August the driest (3.2").