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Greensburg, LA

Greensburg, LA.

Population: 5,685 (Census ACS)

The median home value (Census ACS) in Greensburg, LA is $68,900. Homes sell for a median $189,944 after a median 96 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$68,900

Median home value (Census)

96

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value (Census)
$68,900
House Price Index (state)
372.3 (+1.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$189,944
Median list price
$316,760
Median price per sqft
$141
1-year sale-price change
+21.1%
Median days on market
96 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
12
Sale-to-list ratio
93.0%
Active listings
10

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$992/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,014/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,149/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,456/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,842/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.18%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.57%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.9 : 1
Schools include
St. Helena College and Career Academy, St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy, St. Helena Early Learning Center

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
21
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 69% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
97.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
66.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,290
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,607

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Spring Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) (33 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
ST HELENA PARISH HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-39 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1987
Housing built before 1970
14.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.4%
Median annual property tax
$480
Mean commute to work
37 min
Households with broadband internet
23.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,022
Average weekly wage
$1,085
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Mining, Utilities
Annual residential building permits (county)
14

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

GreensburgState medianUS median
Median sale price$189,944$224,934$319,906
Median days on market96 days64 days48 days
Median annual property tax$480$576$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Greensburg, LA?
$68,900 (Census ACS).
What is the median sale price in Greensburg, LA?
$189,944.
How long do homes take to sell in Greensburg, LA?
Median days on market: 96 days.
What is typical rent in Greensburg, LA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,149/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Greensburg, LA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, tornado.
Is Greensburg, LA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Greensburg, LA. 21 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Greensburg, LA?
Risk to homes is higher than 69% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Greensburg, LA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Greensburg, LA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Greensburg, LA?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Greensburg, LA walkable?
Walkability index: 6.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Greensburg, LA?
Regional Price Parity: 88.2 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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