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Leesville, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Vernon Parish County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,610
Population
630/sq mi density
$38,292
Median Income
$26,460 per capita
$109,700
Home Value
$161,945 Zillow
$863
Median Rent
30.7% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
306 sunny days/yr
979
Violent Crime/100K
4,326 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$38,292 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,700 home value, $863/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
979 violent crimes/100K (158% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Leesville enjoys a temperate climate with 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.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 66.2°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 275 ft (84 m) |
| Area | 8.9 sq mi (23.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 630/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.1411°N, 93.2842°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Vernon Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Beauregard Regional (DRI) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 68.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
Leesville has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 49°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.5") and August the driest (3.7").