Georgetown is a small town of 211 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $46,250
and a 8.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Georgetown stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Georgetown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Georgetown city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 86.2
Georgetown's overall cost of living index is 86.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Georgetown costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Georgetown, LA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$53,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$338
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
70.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$46,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Georgetown's violent crime rate is 254.6 per 100,000 residents
— 33% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
254.6 /100k
Property Crime
1031.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Georgetown is served primarily by Grant Parish.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Georgetown, LA
National Avg
School District
Grant Parish
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Georgetown sees average highs of 57.1°F in January
and 91.3°F in July,
with 57.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Georgetown's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Georgetown roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $53,200 and median rent is $338/month.
Georgetown's violent crime rate is 254.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1031.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Georgetown are operated by Grant Parish.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1. 14.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Georgetown, LA has a population of 211, a median household income of $46,250, and an unemployment rate of 8.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Georgetown averages 57.1°F in January and 91.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.7 inches
with about 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Georgetown, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 71432.
The population of Georgetown, Louisiana is 211 with a median age of 37.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Georgetown: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $53,200, median household income $46,250, crime index 60 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Georgetown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.