At a Glance
Median Income
$38,292
$26,460 per capita
Home Value
$109,700
Zillow: $174,836
Median Rent
$863/mo
30.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.1%
84.3% high school+
Unemployment
9.0%
28.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.0%
22.2% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Leesville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 9.0% (150% 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 $174,836. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,610
Median Age34.1 yrs
Density630/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born4.3%
Veterans16.8%
Economy
D
Median Income$38,292
Per Capita$26,460
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty28.3%
County GDP$2,698M
Avg Weekly Wage$939
Housing
A+
Home Value$109,700
Rent$863
Ownership43.6%
Zillow$174,836
Housing Units3,203
Rent Burden30.7%
Health
Obesity44.0%
Diabetes16.1%
Smoking22.2%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death11,102/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain59.3 in/yr
Elevation275 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.1%
High School+84.3%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute20 min
Broadband84.6%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Leesville was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Beauregard Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.