Grambling, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
5,302 332.4M (US)
Median Age
21.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
44.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
31.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$17,670 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
43.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$176,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$357 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$319 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
27.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lincoln Parish
5
Ruston Urban Area
5
Louisiana
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lincoln Parish
4
Ruston Urban Area
4
Louisiana
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 45
Feb 5 0 49
Mar 5 0 55
Apr 5 0 64
May 5 0 72
Jun 5 0 79
Jul 4 0 82
Aug 3 0 82
Sep 3 0 75
Oct 5 0 65
Nov 5 0 55
Dec 6 0 47

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 55% of residents leaning left and 40% leaning right.

Liberal (56%) (41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 38%
Hillary Clinton 58%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, LA State Senate District 29, LA State House District 11, LA
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Schools

Lincoln Preparatory School
<1 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Ruston Junior High School
2 miles, E • 3.7 star
Cypress Springs Elementary School
2 miles, SE • 4.1 star
New Living Word School
3 miles, SE • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Grambling State University
<1 miles, W • 1.4 star
Louisiana Tech University
3 miles, E • 2.3 star
Northwest Louisiana Technical College
33 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Northern Louisiana Medical Center
4 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Jackson Parish Hospital
19 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Monroe Regional Airport
39 miles, SE • 1 star
Shreveport Regional Airport
65 miles, W • 1.4 star
Alexandria International Airport
83 miles, S • 1 star
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