What are the schools like in Leesville, LA?

Leesville is served primarily by Vernon Parish. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.5:1.

What is the median household income in Leesville?

The median household income in Leesville, LA is $35,652 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.5%.

What is the weather like in Leesville, LA?

Leesville has an average high temperature of 59.8°F in January and 93.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

Leesville, LA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Leesville, LA affordable or expensive?

Leesville's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Leesville is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $98,600 and the median rent is $835 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Leesville, LA?

Crime rate data for Leesville is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Leesville, LA a Good Place to Live?

Leesville is a small town of 5,681 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $35,652 and a 9.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Leesville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Leesville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Leesville 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: 86.6

Leesville's overall cost of living index is 86.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Leesville costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Leesville, LA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$98,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$835	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	42.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$35,652	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Leesville is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Leesville is served primarily by Vernon Parish. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Leesville, LA	National Avg
School District	Vernon Parish	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Leesville sees average highs of 59.8°F in January and 93.0°F in July, with 59.3 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Leesville, LA
Average High — January	59.8°F
Average High — July	93.0°F
Annual Precipitation	59.3"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Leesville, LA	National Avg
Population	5,681	—
Median Age	35.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	52.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	36.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.3%	18.9%
Asian	2.6%	6.3%
Under 18	21.3%	22.2%
65 and over	14.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

New Llano, LA 3 mi Fort Polk North, LA 7 mi Fort Polk South, LA 7 mi Anacoco, LA 9 mi Hornbeck, LA 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Leesville

Leesville, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

71446

Leesville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leesville, LA affordable or expensive?

Leesville's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Leesville roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $98,600 and median rent is $835/month.

What is the crime rate in Leesville, LA?

Crime data for Leesville is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Leesville?

Public schools in Leesville are operated by Vernon Parish. The district has 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 20.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Leesville, LA a good place to live?

Leesville, LA has a population of 5,681, a median household income of $35,652, and an unemployment rate of 9.5%. 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.

What is the weather like in Leesville?

Leesville averages 59.8°F in January and 93.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 59.3 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Leesville?

Leesville, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 71446.

What is the population of Leesville?

The population of Leesville, Louisiana is 5,681 with a median age of 35.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Leesville?

Key numbers for living in Leesville: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $98,600, median household income $35,652, schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Leesville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.