At a Glance
Median Income
$35,536
$20,322 per capita
Home Value
$77,100
Zillow: $160,600
Median Rent
$665/mo
40.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.6%
84.7% high school+
Unemployment
10.5%
22.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.4%
19.4% smoking rate
How Lecompte Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lecompte's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lecompte a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lecompte residents earn a median household income of $35,536 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,322. The unemployment rate stands at 10.5% (192% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,093 business establishments, including 259 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lecompte is $77,100 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,600. Median rent is $665/month, with 40.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
11.6% of adults in Lecompte hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
84.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lecompte has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population620
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density585/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born15.0%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
D
Median Income$35,536
Per Capita$20,322
Unemployment10.5%
Poverty22.6%
County GDP$7,414M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
A+
Home Value$77,100
Rent$665
Ownership66.9%
Zillow$160,600
Housing Units518
Rent Burden40.8%
Health
Obesity45.4%
Diabetes16.2%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death15,366/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain60.0 in/yr
Elevation73 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.6%
High School+84.7%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute30 min
Broadband79.3%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Lecompte was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Alexandria International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
25.5% of the population has a disability.
15.0% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 259 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.