Glenmora, LA

Glenmora, Louisiana

Glenmora, Louisiana, in Rapides county, is 62 miles NW of Lafayette, Louisiana (center to center) and 165 miles NW of New Orleans, Louisiana. The town is in the Alexandria area. There are 1,558 residents in Glenmora.

The People and Families of Glenmora

In Glenmora, about 51% of adults are married. People in Glenmora are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Approximately 35% of Glenmora is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Glenmora had a median family income of $26,739.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Crime and Safety

Both violent crime and property crime are low in the town.

Glenmora Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Glenmora that were owner-occupied was 71%. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the town has going for it.

Commuting

In Glenmora, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Glenmora strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 8%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Low Property Crime (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Glenmora, LA

Comparing Glenmora to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Glenmora Almanac

Glenmora Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Glenmora Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Glenmora, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Glenmora High Schools (2004)

GLENMORA HIGH SCHOOL
1414 SEVENTH STREET
318-748-8145
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 312 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

PLAINVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
10935 HIGHWAY 112
318-634-5944
A Title I school.
Serves 262 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Glenmora Colleges

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