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About Grambling
City in Louisiana, United StatesGrambling is a city in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 5,239 in 2020. The city is home to Grambling State University and is part of the Ruston micropolitan statistical area. Grambling was designated a "city" in the early 1990s (either in 1992 or 1993), but was erroneously considered a "town" during the 2000 census. The city is named after P. G. Grambling.
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Housing in Grambling
The typical Grambling home is worth about $160,000, up 4% in a year, 26% below the Louisiana typical home.
Only 3 sales in April 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Work & commute in Grambling
Full picture →Most working residents leave Grambling for work: only 10% work in town. The top destinations are Ruston (32%), Monroe (6%) and Shreveport (6%). Half commute less than 13 miles.
Health in Grambling
Health Grade C−
Healthier than 24% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with Louisiana
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 11 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Grambling
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 29% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Grambling
Full climate →Grambling has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 93°, a January night drops to 35°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Schools in Grambling
All Grambling schools →School Grade A
The public schools Grambling’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 86% of Louisiana’s districts on state tests and graduation.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within LA. Ratings are from neighbors.
Grambling is a college town
Colleges →of Grambling’s residents are enrolled in college. Grambling State University has about 3,740 students on campus.
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