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Sibley, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Webster Parish County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,392 Population 358/sq mi density
$34,219 Median Income $18,045 per capita
$132,200 Home Value $132,544 Zillow
$672 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$34,219 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$132,200 home value, $672/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Sibley, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$34,219
54% below
$18,045 per capita
Home Value
$132,200
53% below
Zillow: $132,544
Median Rent
$672/mo
42% below
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.9%
74% below
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
81% below
20.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.6%
36% above
23.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
304 sunny days/yr

How Sibley Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
46%
Home Value
47%
Rent
58%
Poverty
162%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
19%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sibley a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sibley residents earn a median household income of $34,219 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,045. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 995 business establishments, including 63 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sibley is $132,200 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $132,544. Median rent is $672/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 1976.

Safety & Crime

Sibley reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

8.9% of adults in Sibley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sibley has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population1,392
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density358/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$34,219
Per Capita$18,045
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty20.1%
County GDP$1,561M
Avg Weekly Wage$948

Housing

A+
Home Value$132,200
Rent$672
Ownership64.7%
Zillow$132,544
Housing Units553
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity43.6%
Diabetes14.9%
Smoking23.5%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death15,964/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain57.6 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation202 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute30 min
Broadband53.7%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Sibley was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Shreveport Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.503 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.