Gibsland, 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 7/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
783 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
9.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$20,915 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
60.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$92,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$381 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$344 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
39.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Bienville Parish
5
Louisiana
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Bienville Parish
3
Louisiana
6
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 57% of residents leaning left and 39% leaning right.

Liberal (58%) (40%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 45
Feb 5 0 49
Mar 5 0 56
Apr 4 0 64
May 5 0 71
Jun 5 0 79
Jul 4 0 82
Aug 2 0 82
Sep 3 0 75
Oct 5 0 65
Nov 5 0 55
Dec 5 0 47

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Gibsland-Coleman High School
<1 miles, W · 3.7star
Mt Olive Christian School
8 miles, NE · 1star
Crawford Elementary School
8 miles, E · 3.7star
Arcadia High School
9 miles, E · 4.1star
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Colleges

Grambling State University
20 miles, SE · 1.4star
Louisiana Tech University
24 miles, SE · 2.3star
Bossier Parish Community College
34 miles, NW · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Minden Medical Center
14 miles, NW · 3.2star
Northern Louisiana Medical Center
25 miles, SE · 3.2star
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Airports

Shreveport Regional Airport
45 miles, W · 1.4star
Monroe Regional Airport
59 miles, SE · 1star
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