Lecompte, LA

Lecompte, Louisiana

Lecompte, Louisiana, in Rapides county, is 64 miles N of Lafayette, Louisiana (center to center) and 159 miles NW of New Orleans, Louisiana. Part of the surrounding Alexandria metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Lecompte is home to some 1,366 residents.

The People and Families of Lecompte

In Lecompte, about 37% of adults are married. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this town. The town somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

There are more females than males in Lecompte than is typical.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lecompte had a median family income of $23,897.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($500) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Lecompte. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Lecompte Housing

According to the 2000 census, 62% of the housing in Lecompte was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Lecompte, 86% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the town it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.

High Points

Lecompte strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Lecompte, LA

Comparing Lecompte to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Lecompte Almanac

Lecompte Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Lecompte Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Lecompte residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Lecompte, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Lecompte High Schools (2004)

RAPIDES HIGH SCHOOL
9463 HIGHWAY 71 SOUTH
318-776-9371
Serves 263 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Lecompte Colleges

(List of All Louisiana Colleges)

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