Leesville, LA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Leesville, Louisiana Summary
Life in Leesville research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Leesville over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Leesville:
The population in Leesville is 5,666.
The median home value in Leesville is $90,800.
The median income in Leesville is $33,773.
The cost of living in Leesville is 82 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Leesville is $775.
The unemployment rate in Leesville is 10.9%.
The poverty rate in Leesville is 33.5%.
Table Of Contents
Leesville SnackAbility
2
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
3/10
Housing
5
Affordability
6
Diversity
9.5
Safety
3
Amenities
8
Education
6
Commute
9
Leesville, LA Crime Report
393
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
7,142.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
204.47%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Leesville / 100k People |
Louisiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 393 | 7,142.9 | 3,523.8 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 47 | 854.2 | 639.4 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 15.8 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 80.7 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 42 | 763.4 | 497.0 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 346 | 6,288.6 | 2,884.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 57 | 1,036.0 | 510.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 277 | 5,034.5 | 2,107.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 12 | 218.1 | 266.9 | 246.0 |
Leesville, LA Cost Of Living
82
Leesville's Overall Cost Of Living
Leesville's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Leesville | Louisiana | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 91 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 94 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 95 | 97 | 100 | |
| Housing | 59 | 83 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 88 | 93 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 99 | 86 | 100 | |
Leesville, LA Photos
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Rankings for Leesville in Louisiana
Map Of Leesville, LA
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Population over time in Leesville
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,773 | -4.7% |
| 2020 | 6,055 | -4.4% |
| 2019 | 6,335 | -3.3% |
| 2018 | 6,551 | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 6,608 | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 6,656 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 6,646 | 1.6% |
| 2014 | 6,540 | 2.0% |
| 2013 | 6,409 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 6,420 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Leesville
| Race | Leesville | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 47.5% | 57.8% | 59.4% |
| African American | 39.6% | 31.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 2.2% | 2.6% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 8.3% | 5.3% | 18.4% |
Gender in Leesville
| Gender | Leesville | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.7% | 49.0% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Leesville for adults over 25
| Education | Leesville | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 36.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 16.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Leesville, Louisiana
| Income | Leesville | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 16.3% | 8.6% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 11.3% | 5.7% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.0% | 10.9% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.5% | 9.9% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.4% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.8% | 16.1% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.3% | 11.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8.8% | 13.7% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 0.8% | 5.8% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.6% | 5.7% | 9.5% |
