Greensburg, LA

Greensburg, Louisiana

Greensburg, Louisiana, in St Helena county, is 37 miles NE of Baton Rouge, Louisiana (center to center) and 70 miles NW of New Orleans, Louisiana. There are an estimated 631 people in the town.

The People and Families of Greensburg

In Greensburg, about 41% of adults are married. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Greensburg. The kids here are young and many. In the town, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, Greensburg isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

The town has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Greensburg had a median family income of $35,000.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($28,000) in Greensburg. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Greensburg Housing

Approximately 61% of housing in Greensburg is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Greensburg. The town is known in Louisiana for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Greensburg, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Greensburg, LA

Comparing Greensburg 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
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population

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 in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Greensburg Almanac

Greensburg Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Greensburg Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Greensburg, 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

Greensburg High Schools (2004)

ST. HELENA CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
14340 HIGHWAY 37
225-222-4402
A Title I school.
Serves 399 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.2

Greensburg Colleges

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Louisiana Technical College-Florida Parishes

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