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Crime in Leesville summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Leesville. Key points include:
There were 393 total crimes in Leesville in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Leesville is 7,142.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Leesville is 854.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Leesville is 6,288.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Leesville is 237.05% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Leesville Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Leesville / 100k People |
Louisiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 393 | 7,142.9 | 2,816.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 47 | 854.2 | 519.8 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 10.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 39.4 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 42 | 763.4 | 436.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 346 | 6,288.6 | 2,296.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 57 | 1,036.0 | 405.4 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 277 | 5,034.5 | 1,636.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 12 | 218.1 | 254.8 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Leesville summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Leesville. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Louisiana. Key points include:
The cost of living in Leesville is 86 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Leesville is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Leesville is $153,498.
The median income in Leesville is $37,500.
Leesville's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Leesville Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Leesville | Louisiana | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 95 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 57 | 82 | 100 |
| Housing | 92 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 100 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Leesville, LA Weather
The average high in Leesville is 77.1° and the average low is 55.1°.
There are 73.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 59.9 inches of precipitation each year with 0.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Leesville |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 77.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 55.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 73.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 59.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Leesville Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Leesville
The current population in Leesville is 5,495. The population has decreased 14.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,495 | -2.0% |
| 2023 | 5,610 | -1.2% |
| 2022 | 5,681 | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 5,666 | -1.9% |
| 2020 | 5,773 | -2.0% |
| 2019 | 5,891 | -2.7% |
| 2018 | 6,055 | -4.4% |
| 2017 | 6,335 | -3.3% |
| 2016 | 6,551 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 6,608 | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 6,656 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 6,646 | 1.6% |
| 2012 | 6,540 | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 6,409 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 6,420 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Leesville
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Leesville is:
47.4% White with 2,602 White residents.
36.0% African American with 1,978 African American residents.
1.5% American Indian with 85 American Indian residents.
2.2% Asian with 121 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 19 Other residents.
4.4% Two Or More with 244 Two Or More residents.
8.1% Hispanic with 446 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Leesville | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 47.4% | 55.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 36.0% | 30.5% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.2% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.4% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 8.1% | 7.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Leesville
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Leesville is 51.4% female with 2,825 female residents.
Leesville is 48.6% male with 2,670 male residents.
| Gender | Leesville | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.6% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Leesville for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Leesville completed < 9th grade.
11.0% of adults in Leesville completed 9-12th grade.
35.0% of adults in Leesville completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Leesville completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Leesville completed associate's degree.
12.0% of adults in Leesville completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Leesville completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Leesville completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Leesville completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Leesville | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 35.0% | 32.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Leesville, Louisiana
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12.7% of households in Leesville earn Less than $10,000.
9.4% of households in Leesville earn $10,000 to $14,999.
13.6% of households in Leesville earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.6% of households in Leesville earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.4% of households in Leesville earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.4% of households in Leesville earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.5% of households in Leesville earn $75,000 to $99,999.
9.4% of households in Leesville earn $100,000 to $149,999.
1.2% of households in Leesville earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.8% of households in Leesville earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Leesville | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 12.7% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 9.4% | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.6% | 9.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.6% | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.4% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.4% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.5% | 11.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.4% | 14.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.2% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.8% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
