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Greensburg, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Helena Parish County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
1,050 Population 417/sq mi density
$45,386 Median Income $22,252 per capita
$191,800 Home Value $132,528 Zillow
$218 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr
459 Violent Crime/100K 1,838 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$45,386 median income, 10.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$191,800 home value, $218/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
459 violent crimes/100K (21% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Greensburg, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,386
40% below
$22,252 per capita
Home Value
$191,800
32% below
Zillow: $132,528
Median Rent
$218/mo
81% below
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
459/100K
21% above
1,838/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
65% below
62.3% high school+
Unemployment
10.5%
192% above
31.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
33% above
23.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
313 sunny days/yr

How Greensburg Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Greensburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
60%
Home Value
68%
Rent
19%
Poverty
250%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
292%
Crime
121%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Greensburg a Good Place to Live?

C
2.2 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Greensburg residents earn a median household income of $45,386 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,252. The unemployment rate stands at 10.5% (192% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 139 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Greensburg is $191,800 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $132,528. Median rent is $218/month, with 27.7% 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 1976.

Safety & Crime

Greensburg reports 459 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 21% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,838/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

11.7% of adults in Greensburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 62.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 1.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Greensburg has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population1,050
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density417/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.5%

Economy

D
Median Income$45,386
Per Capita$22,252
Unemployment10.5%
Poverty31.0%
County GDP$264M
Avg Weekly Wage$962

Housing

A
Home Value$191,800
Rent$218
Ownership42.6%
Zillow$132,528
Housing Units569
Rent Burden27.7%

Crime

F
Violent459/100K
Property1,838/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault306/100K
Burglary459/100K

Health

Obesity42.6%
Diabetes16.2%
Smoking23.0%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death19,092/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain63.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation221 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.7%
High School+62.3%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score1.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute32 min
Broadband62.6%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Greensburg was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
37.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.