Leesville, LA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
5,891
Unemployment
10.9%
Poverty
32.2%
Median Home
$93,200
Median Income
$31,572
Median Rent
$746
Leesville SnackAbility
2
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
3/10
Housing
5
Affordability
5
Diversity
9.5
Safety
3
Amenities
8
Education
5
Commute
9
Leesville, LA Crime Report
298
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
5,305.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
114.21%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Leesville / 100k People |
Louisiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 298 | 5,305.3 | 3,711.3 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 55 | 979.2 | 549.3 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 11.7 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 4 | 71.2 | 86.6 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 38 | 676.5 | 402.1 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 243 | 4,326.2 | 3,162.0 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 55 | 979.2 | 579.0 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 177 | 3,151.1 | 2,352.4 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 11 | 195.8 | 230.5 | 219.9 |
Leesville, LA Cost Of Living
84
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 | 84 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 94 | 96 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 94 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 102 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 59 | 81 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 89 | 99 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 101 | 88 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Race | Leesville | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50.0% | 58.7% | 60.7% |
| African American | 34.6% | 32.0% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 2.3% | 1.7% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 2.2% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 9.6% | 5.1% | 18.0% |
Gender in Leesville
| Gender | Leesville | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 51.1% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.5% | 48.9% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Leesville for adults over 25
| Education | Leesville | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 13.0% | 10.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 37.0% | 34.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 6.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Leesville, Louisiana
| Income | Leesville | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 18.6% | 9.6% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.9% | 5.9% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.8% | 12.0% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 13.6% | 10.4% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.8% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.4% | 16.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.1% | 11.2% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 5.5% | 12.6% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.1% | 5.0% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.2% | 4.6% | 7.7% |
