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Leesville, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Vernon Parish County
Leesville, LA
At a Glance
How Leesville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Leesville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Leesville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Leesville residents earn a median household income of $38,292 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,460. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,060 business establishments, including 84 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Leesville is $109,700 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $161,945. Median rent is $863/month, with 30.7% 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 1976.
Safety & Crime
Leesville reports 979 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 158% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,326/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
19.1% of adults in Leesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 84.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Leesville has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.