Leesville, LA

Louisiana · Nonmetropolitan · City

2.7 Fair / 5.0
5,610 Population
$38,292 Median Income
$109,700 Home Value
$863 Median Rent
66°F Avg Temperature
603 Violent Crime / 100K
34.1 yrs Median Age
19.1% Bachelor's Degree+
2.7
Overall
2.3
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.5
Education

People

Population5,610
Median Age34.1 yrs
Density630/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 49.8%

Economy

2.3/5
Median Income$38,292
Per Capita Income$26,460
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty Rate28.3%
County GDP$2,698M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$109,700
Zillow Value$161,945
Median Rent$863
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,007

Health

Obesity44.0%
Diabetes16.1%
Depression27.4%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime603/100K
Property Crime7,494/100K
Murder60.3/100K
Vehicle Theft271.4/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Jan / Jul49° / 82°
Rain59 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 42 (Good)

Education

2.5/5
Bachelor's+19.1%
High School+84.3%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.48
Libraries (County)4

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute20 min
Work From Home3.8%
BroadbandN/A

How Leesville Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$38,292
Home Value$109,700
Median Rent$863
Poverty Rate28.3%
Bachelor's Degree+19.1%
Unemployment4.6%
Violent Crime603.1 /100K
Avg Temperature66.2°F

Population & Age

Total Population5,610
Population Density630 per sq mi
Median Age34.1 years
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Male 50.3%
Female 49.7%

Race & Ethnicity

White 49.8% Black 38.2% Hispanic 3.1% Other 8.9%
White49.8%
Black or African American38.2%
Hispanic or Latino3.1%
Asian0.0%
Other Races8.9%

Language

English Only89.1%
Spanish Speakers10.9%
English 89.1% Spanish 10.9%

Social Characteristics

Disability26.2%
Health Insurance89.6%

Income

49% below avg
Median Household Income$38,292
Per Capita Income$26,460
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$939
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$59,006

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate4.6%
Poverty Rate28.3%
Total Establishments (County)1,060
County GDP$2,698M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation84
Healthcare Facilities64
Retail Stores120
Manufacturing13
Total Establishments1,060

Industry Mix

Restaurants 84 Healthcare 64 Retail 120 Manufacturing 13

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$59,006
Avg Property Tax Paid$2,427

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time19.8 min
Work From Home3.8%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

61% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$109,700
Zillow Home Value Index$161,945

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$207,450
Price Per Sq Ft$80
Homes Sold (month)5
Sale-to-List Ratio99.1%
Price Drops14.3%
Active Inventory49

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied43.6%

Rental Costs

26% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$863
Zillow Rent Index$1,234

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$763
1 Bedroom$832
2 Bedroom$1,007
3 Bedroom$1,298
4 Bedroom$1,508

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$2,427
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.21%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity44.0%
Diabetes16.1%
Heart Disease7.4%
High Blood Pressure44.1%
Asthma11.1%
COPD9.7%
Stroke4.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.9%
Physical Inactivity37.7%
Depression27.4%
Mental Distress (14+ days)22.0%
Physical Distress (14+ days)17.2%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage89.6%
Regular Checkup80.9%
Premature Death Rate11,102 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index5.0 / 10
Exercise Access56.0%
Healthcare Facilities (County)64
Restaurants (County)84

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime603.1 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter60.3 /100K
Rape90.5 /100K
Robbery120.6 /100K
Aggravated Assault331.7 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime7,494.0 /100K
Burglary814.2 /100K
Larceny/Theft6,408.3 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft271.4 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)9
FEMA Disaster Declarations273

Temperature

49°F Jan 82°F Jul
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Average66.2°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation59.3 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median42.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation275 ft (84 m)
Land Area8.9 sq mi (23.1 km²)
Population Density630 per sq mi
Latitude31.1411°
Longitude-93.2842°
County FIPS22115

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 83.4%
D 15.6%

Republican +67.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.1%
High School+84.3%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.48

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban pop 20K+, adjacent to metro
Population Density630 per sq mi
Land Area8.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)4

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)9
FEMA Disaster Declarations273

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