A town of 5,495. A regional job hub with 5,151 jobs.
The 3 things Leesville does most differently from other towns.
6,612 people in 2010; 5,495 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
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Ordered by what stands out in Leesville. Another town gets a different order.
About one in 4 of Leesville’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are DeRidder (5%), Alexandria (4%) and Lake Charles (4%). Half commute less than 19 miles.
The public schools Leesville’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 88% of Louisiana’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Leesville Elementary School | K–4 | 643 | B− |
| Leesville Junior High School | 7–8 | 421 | B− |
| Vernon Middle School | 5–6 | 372 | B |
| Leesville High School | 9–12 | 748 | B+ |
| Faith Training Christian Academy Private | 7–12 | 101 | |
| East Leesville Early Childhood Center | PK | 176 | Not graded |
The typical Leesville home is worth about $175,000, up 2.7% in a year, 19% below the Louisiana typical home.
Leesville beats the Louisiana average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 15.
| What stands out | Leesville | LA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults facing food insecurity | 30.9% | 22.5% |
| More adults without reliable transportation | 15.4% | 11.3% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 16.8% | 12.4% |
4.7 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Leesville City Park | 0.3 mi | 52 |
| 2. Dogwood Park | 0.3 mi | 5 |
| 3. Jubilee Park | 0.3 mi | 3 |
Leesville has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 93°, a January night drops to 38°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 67% of U.S. communities.
Where Leesville’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
11 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 10 places on the National Register.
10 places in Leesville on the National Register of Historic Places.
City in Louisiana, United States
Leesville is a city in and the parish seat of Vernon Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 5,649 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Fort Polk South micropolitan area and is additionally served by the Leesville Airport. The city is home to the Fort Polk (known as Fort Johnson from 2023-2025) U.S. Army installation.
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2 towns share a border with Leesville.
