Greensburg, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Helena Parish County

2.6 /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
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$45,386 median income, 21.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$191,800 home value, $218/mo rent
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
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
65% below
62.3% high school+
Unemployment
21.1%
486% above
31.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
33% above
23.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F

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
586%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Greensburg a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 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 21.1% (486% 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 63.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,050
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density417/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born4.7%
Veterans2.5%

Economy

D
Median Income$45,386
Per Capita$22,252
Unemployment21.1%
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%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain63.2 in/yr
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.
39.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.