Living in Greensburg, LA

Explore Greensburg and see how it fits the life you want to build.

994 Population St. Helena Parish County Town Place Type Louisiana State
Overall Match5.3 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Greensburg at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population994
Median Household Income$45,344
Median Home Value$188,800
Median Gross Rent$219
Median Age50.1
Average Household Size1.9
Unemployment19.1%
Work From Home0.0%
Homeownership46.1%
Housing Vacancy11.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Greensburg is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Unemployment is elevated enough that job location and industry-specific opportunities deserve closer review.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Greensburg Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Greensburg and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value3.2 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment1.0 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability2.8 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly2.5 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength3.5 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Greensburg

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$188,800
Median Gross Rent$219
Homeownership46.1%
Housing Vacancy11.8%
Housing Value6.4/10
Housing Stability5.6/10

Home values are moderately high relative to local household income, making neighborhood-level price differences important for buyers. Renters make up a substantial share of the local housing market.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Greensburg, LA

Median Household Income$45,344
Unemployment19.1%
Work From Home0.0%
Employment2.0/10
Remote Work Friendly5.0/10
Income Strength7.0/10

The reported unemployment rate is elevated enough to warrant a closer look at current local employment conditions.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Greensburg and how households are structured

Population994
Median Age50.1
Average Household Size1.9

Greensburg is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Greensburg

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Greensburg point to hot summers, cool winters, substantial annual rainfall and little to no annual snowfall.

Average Summer High90.9°F
Average Winter Low38.6°F
Annual Rainfall63.2 in.
Annual Snowfall0.1 in.

Seasonal Life in Greensburg

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.

Summer

Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.

Fall

Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.

Winter

Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

Greensburg is located in St. Helena Parish County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. St. Helena Parish.

County Intelligence

Greensburg & St. Helena Parish

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Greensburg is located in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Greensburg.

Current NarrowTheList data for Greensburg shows a population of about 994. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship St. Helena Parish
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Greensburg.

For someone considering a move to Greensburg, the available data currently points to employment conditions that make job-specific research important. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.