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A town of 340. Public schools that outperform most of Louisiana.
Population
340
residents
Median home value
$69K
Census ACS
Household income
$46K
median
Median age
39.4
years
Jobs based here
13
A commuter town
What makes Georgetown stand out
The thing Georgetown does most differently from other towns.
Small town
340 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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Weather
Forecast →93°
Clear
H 96° · L 67°
Local news
All →- Varsity Coed Basketball Georgetown High School - 12/04/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 11
- Varsity Coed Basketball Georgetown High School - 12/03/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 11
- Georgetown vs Haynesville - Coed Varsity Basketball 12/07/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 11
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Georgetown. Another town gets a different order.
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 79% of U.S. communities.
79risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHeat waves
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Georgetown
Most working residents leave Georgetown for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Alexandria (15%), Colfax (11%) and Baton Rouge (5%). Half commute less than 31 miles.
1%work in town
Where working residents work
In Georgetown1%
Alexandria15%
Colfax11%
Baton Rouge5%
Pineville4%
31 mi
median commute distance
13
jobs based in Georgetown
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Schools
Georgetown’s public schools outperform 74% of Louisiana districts
The public schools Georgetown’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 74% of Louisiana’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
B+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown High School | PK–12 | 236 | C |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within LA on state tests and graduationAll 1 schools →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Georgetown has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 93°, a January night drops to 37°, and snow is almost unheard of.
93°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter39–61°
Spring54–78°
Summer71–92°
Fall54–79°
Nov 12
typical first frost
Mar 19
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
93°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Georgetown is
Georgetown beats the Louisiana average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7.
32 measures vs. Louisiana
1 better24 too close to call7 worse
| What stands out | Georgetown | LA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 10.4% | 12.4% |
| More adults with COPD | 11.2% | 8.5% |
Hardtner Medical Center
9.3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Georgetown for work
Where Georgetown’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
13jobs based in Georgetown
1%of working residents work in town
31 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Georgetown
Village in Louisiana, United States
Georgetown is a village in Grant Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is part of the Alexandria, Louisiana Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Georgetown had a population of 277.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 277
- Area
- 1.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 95 ft
- ZIP code
- 71432
- Area code
- 318
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