Leesville, LA
Living in Leesville
Bikeability41
Walkability37
Commute91
Public Transit15
Affordability100
Public Safety57
Airports4
Hospitals24
Colleges19
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools91
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5.9kPopulation-529 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
52%Family Households-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black35%
Caucasian50%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate37%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household52%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$32kMedian Household Income-$4k (2010–19)
69%Above Poverty-9% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year+12% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K39%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector64%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Military4%
Sales and office22%
Service24%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab1%
Walked3%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$93kMedian Home Value+$16k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$594Median Monthly Rent+$186 (2010–19)
37%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units9%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197925%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K38%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity65%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas33%
Crime
Violent Crime in Leesville
United States45
Louisiana59
Vernon Parish32
Property Crime in Leesville
United States48
Louisiana69
Vernon Parish41
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (24%)(73%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton14%
Donald Trump83%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 58 | 6 | 0 |
| Dec | 50 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Leesville
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding37
Tornado28
Hurricane Force Winds2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Leesville, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Leesville, LA
First Assembly Christian Academy
1 miles, SE
First Baptist Christian Academy
20 miles, S
Oasis of Love Christian Academy
42 miles, N
Belmont Union Christian Academy
42 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Leesville, LA
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
43 miles, N
Louisiana State University-Alexandria
51 miles, E
Louisiana College
52 miles, E
McNeese State University
67 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Leesville, LA
Byrd Regional Hospital
0 miles, SE
Bayne-Jones ACH (Ft Polk)
6 miles, SE
Beauregard Memorial Hospital
21 miles, S
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Deridder
21 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Leesville, LA
Alexandria International Airport
45 miles, E
Lake Charles Regional Airport
70 miles, S
Jack Brooks Regional Airport
93 miles, SW
Shreveport Regional Airport
96 miles, N