Housing Value★★★★★★★★★★5.0 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Living in Lecompte, LA
Explore Lecompte and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match6.3 / 10
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Lecompte at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population592
Median Household Income$35,357
Median Home Value$59,900
Median Gross Rent$661
Median Age43.7
Average Household Size2.5
Unemployment9.4%
Work From Home18.2%
Homeownership69.3%
Housing Vacancy47.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Lecompte is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Home values are relatively modest compared with local household income, giving the area a comparatively favorable ownership-affordability signal. Unemployment is elevated enough that job location and industry-specific opportunities deserve closer review.
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Lecompte and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in Lecompte
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$59,900
Median Gross Rent$661
Homeownership69.3%
Housing Vacancy47.7%
Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. The housing mix leans toward owner-occupied homes while still supporting a meaningful rental market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Lecompte, LA
Median Household Income$35,357
Unemployment9.4%
Work From Home18.2%
The reported unemployment rate is elevated enough to warrant a closer look at current local employment conditions. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Lecompte and how households are structured
Population592
Median Age43.7
Average Household Size2.5
Lecompte is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Lecompte
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Lecompte point to hot summers, cool winters, substantial annual rainfall and little to no annual snowfall.
Average Summer High92.5°F
Average Winter Low39.3°F
Annual Rainfall60.1 in.
Annual Snowfall0.0 in.
Seasonal Life in Lecompte
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.
Fall
Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.
Winter
Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Lecompte is located in Rapides Parish County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Rapides Parish.
County Intelligence
Lecompte & Rapides Parish
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Lecompte is located in Rapides Parish, Louisiana.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Lecompte.
Current NarrowTheList data for Lecompte shows a population of about 592. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Rapides Parish
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Lecompte.
For someone considering a move to Lecompte, the available data currently points to comparatively attainable ownership costs relative to local income and employment conditions that make job-specific research important. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.