At a Glance
Median Income
$52,143
$25,322 per capita
Home Value
$70,200
Zillow: $217,021
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
86.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
18.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
20.8% 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?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Leesville residents earn a median household income of $52,143 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,322. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 556 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Leesville is $70,200 , 75% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $217,021. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
0.0% of adults in Leesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Leesville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population241
Median Age53.8 yrs
Density927/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans20.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$52,143
Per Capita$25,322
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty18.6%
County GDP$1,823M
Avg Weekly Wage$934
Housing
A+
Home Value$70,200
Rent
Ownership87.0%
Zillow$217,021
Housing Units110
Rent Burden25.9%
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking20.8%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death9,631/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
Elevation966 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute32 min
Broadband83.0%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Leesville was founded in 1812.
The median home in Leesville was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Akron-Canton Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.