Leesville, LA

Living in Leesville

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Bikeability 41
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Walkability 37
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Commute 91
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Public Transit 15
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 57
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Airports 4
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Hospitals 24
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Colleges 19
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Schools 91
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Residents

5.9k Population -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

$32k Median 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

$93k Median Home Value +$16k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$594 Median 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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Leesville, LA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Leesville, LA

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Colleges

Colleges near Leesville, LA

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Louisiana College
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Leesville, LA

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Airports

Airports near Leesville, LA

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