At a Glance
Median Income
$34,219
$18,045 per capita
Home Value
$132,200
Zillow: $132,544
Median Rent
$672/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.9%
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
20.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.6%
23.5% smoking rate
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)
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 1.3% (64% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,392
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density358/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$34,219
Per Capita$18,045
Unemployment1.3%
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%
Health
Obesity43.6%
Diabetes14.9%
Smoking23.5%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death15,964/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain57.6 in/yr
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
Broadband53.6%
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.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.