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Lecompte is a small town of 705 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $38,578
and a 12.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lecompte stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Lecompte is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lecompte city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 86.2
Lecompte's overall cost of living index is 86.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lecompte costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lecompte, LA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$82,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$639
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
67.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$38,578
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
Lecompte's violent crime rate is 1211.0 per 100,000 residents
— 219% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
1211.0 /100k
Property Crime
3322.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lecompte is served primarily by Rapides Parish.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lecompte, LA
National Avg
School District
Rapides Parish
—
Elementary Schools
25
—
Middle Schools
6
—
High Schools
7
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
82.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lecompte sees average highs of 59.5°F in January
and 92.5°F in July,
with 60.0 inches of annual precipitation
.
Lecompte's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lecompte roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $82,200 and median rent is $639/month.
Lecompte's violent crime rate is 1211.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3322.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lecompte are operated by Rapides Parish.
The district has 25 elementary, 6 middle, and 7 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 15.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lecompte, LA has a population of 705, a median household income of $38,578, and an unemployment rate of 12.3%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Lecompte averages 59.5°F in January and 92.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 60.0 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lecompte, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 71346.
The population of Lecompte, Louisiana is 705 with a median age of 47.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lecompte: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $82,200, median household income $38,578, crime index 254 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lecompte side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
