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Lecompte, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Rapides Parish County
Lecompte, LA
At a Glance
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)
Is Lecompte a Good Place to Live?
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 5.6% (56% 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 $136,464. 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.
Safety & Crime
Lecompte reports 1,765 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 364% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 7,736/100K.
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. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.