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Leesville, Louisiana

Introduction to Leesville, Louisiana

Leesville, Louisiana, in Vernon county, is 63 miles N of Lake Charles, Louisiana (center to center) and 157 miles NE of Houston, Texas. There are an estimated 6,753 people in the city.

Leesville History

Leesville was named after Confederate General Robert E. Lee. The city was founded by Dr. Edmund E. Smart. Leesville was incorporated in 1900. It is the parish seat of Vernon Parish, which was founded in 1871.

Leesville and nearby Attractions

  • Berrytown Shopping Center
  • Myrtle Park
  • Leesville Community Recreation Center
  • Museum of West Louisiana

Things To Do In Leesville

There are several parks and playgrounds that the tourists can visit. Some of these include the Gilbert Field, Myrtle Park, and Leesville Community Recreation Center. Tourists also love to take a walk by the Morris Lake. Berrytown Shopping Center is a great place to enjoy your shopping. The Museum of West Louisiana is popular among the history buffs. The city hosts the Mardi Gras Parade every year in February.

Leesville Transportation

Alexandria International Airport provides air transportation opportunities.

Leesville Higher Education

Northwestern State University of Louisiana, Bossier Parish Community College, and Mcneese State University are in the neighborhood.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyLeesville Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyLeesville Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Leesville Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Leesville Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Leesville, LA

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity910
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Male Share of the Population89
Senior Citizens56
Female Share of the Population32
Age of the Population34
Well-Paid Single Men38
Well-Paid Single Women28

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size21
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults37
People in Middle Class or Better15
People Above Poverty15
Median Family Income15

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times78
Working at Home47
Public Transportation Use36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes108
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents105
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Housing Recently Built88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime34
Low Violent Crime25

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