Lecompte, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Rapides Parish County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
620
Population
585/sq mi density
$35,536
Median Income
$20,322 per capita
$77,100
Home Value
$160,600 Zillow
$665
Median Rent
40.8% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$35,536 median income, 10.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,100 home value, $665/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Lecompte enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 66.9°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 73 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 585/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.0882°N, 92.3999°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Rapides Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Alexandria International (AEX) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 79.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 6.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 5.5 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 5.6 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 5.4 in |
Lecompte has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 49°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.0") and August the driest (3.6").