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

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

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

Parks & Recreation in Leesville (6)

Cane River Creole National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The Cane River region is home to a unique culture; the Creoles. Generations of the same families of workers, enslaved and tenant, and owners lived on these lands for over 200 years. The park tells their stories and preserves the cultural landscape of Oakland and Magnolia Plantations, two of the most...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Arts and Culture, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program

Weather: Weather in central Louisiana can be unpredictable. Summers are hot and humid. Winter is relatively mild with measurable snowfall every 5-10 years. Average rainfall is approximately 55-60 inches per ye...

https://www.nps.gov/cari/index.htm

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park

State Park

1,025 acres. Restricted Access

Entrance: $0

North Toledo Bend State Park

State Park

1,051 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Sam Houston Jones State Park District II

State Park

1,054 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

South Toledo Bend State Park

State Park

1,193 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Village Creek State Park

State Park

2,473 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0