The Town FilesGreensburg, Louisiana
Town in St. Helena Parish · population 629 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $188,800
- Household income
- $45,344
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 50.1
Greensburg is a town of 629 people in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $188,800, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks better for cycling than 84% of Louisiana towns, better transit than 84% of Louisiana towns, easier by car than 83% of Louisiana towns.
How Greensburg ranks
Percentile among Louisiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Louisiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Greensburg is worth $188,800, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $45,344, which is more affordable than 14% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $219 a month. 46.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Greensburg | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $188,800 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $219 | $887 |
| Median household income | $45,344 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 46.1% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.5% | — |
Who lives in Greensburg
| People | Greensburg | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.1 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.9% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 16.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.1% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 35.0% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 2.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 35.2 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 60.9% | 84.6% |
Weather in Greensburg
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 38.6°F. About 63.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 94 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 35 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Greensburg since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on February 8, 2023 about 8.2 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 6 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 11, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 9 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 5, 2012.
Severe weather in St. Helena Parish since 1996
St. Helena Parish has been included in 39 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 16, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4817: Hurricane Francine |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
| August 29, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4611: Hurricane Ida |
Jobs and pay in St. Helena Parish
St. Helena Parish had 1,643 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,007 a year. Unemployment was 5.3% in 2023; in Greensburg itself the ACS puts it at 19.1%.
Public schools in Greensburg
3 public schools with 1,082 students, about 14.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Helena College and Career Academy | 7-12 | 475 | 12.2 |
| St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy | 3-6 | 318 | 15.9 |
| St. Helena Early Learning Center | PK-2 | 289 | 17.0 |
Towns near Greensburg
- Roseland, LA10.5 mi · 880 people · home $112,500
- Amite City, LA11.4 mi · 4,005 people · home $112,800
- Kentwood, LA11.7 mi · 2,145 people · home $95,500
- Independence, LA16.6 mi · 1,635 people · home $147,000
- Tickfaw, LA20.6 mi · 635 people · home $180,300
- Clinton, LA20.6 mi · 1,340 people · home $204,700
- Natalbany, LA22.2 mi · 2,510 people · home $151,200
- Albany, LA23.4 mi · 1,235 people · home $203,800
Greensburg questions
Is Greensburg, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Greensburg scores better for retirees than 41% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 66%. 16.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 50.1).
How much does a house cost in Greensburg?
The median owner-occupied home in Greensburg is valued at $188,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $45,344, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $219 a month.
What is the weather like in Greensburg?
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 38.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 63.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Greensburg get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Greensburg since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on February 8, 2023. The typical Louisiana town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)