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Lecompte, LA
Town in Rapides Parish, Louisiana.
Population
592
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
557
ZIP codes
0
Lecompte and its ZIP codes
Lecompte at a glance
- Lecompte is about 5.2 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $35,357, 42% below the Louisiana median of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $59,900 (72% below Louisiana) and median rent is $661 a month.
Local data for Lecompte, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lecompte, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$35,357
Poverty rate
38.3%
Median home value
$59,900
Median rent
$661/mo
Homeownership
69.3%
Bachelor's or higher
5.3%
Median age
43.7
Average commute
21.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (142), French Americans (24), Irish Americans (12).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rapides Parish. PPP loans are for Lecompte.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,620
56,850 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,789
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$950M
FY 2026, $7,307 per person
How people get to work
Lecompte, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone53.2%
- Carpooled17.2%
- Public transit2.5%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other8.9%
- Worked from home18.2%
Average one-way commute: 21.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lecompte, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
524
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,688
5.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 39°F
60.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lecompte, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.8%
U.S. 33.3% +12.5 pts
Diabetes
21.9%
U.S. 12.1% +9.8 pts
Smoking
19.2%
U.S. 12.8% +6.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities near Lecompte
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CheneyvilleTown | 8 mi | 1 |
| Forest HillVillage | 8.1 mi | 3.8 |
| WoodworthTown | 8.4 mi | 8.9 |
| EchoCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 1.7 |
| McNaryVillage | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| GlenmoraTown | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| Turkey CreekVillage | 14 mi | 2.5 |
| Fifth WardCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 5.2 |
| AlexandriaCity | 15 mi | 28.5 |
| BunkieCity | 15 mi | 3 |
| Center PointCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.7 |
| HessmerVillage | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| PinevilleCity | 18 mi | 12.6 |
| EvergreenTown | 19 mi | 1 |
| MarksvilleCity | 20 mi | 4.8 |
| MansuraTown | 20 mi | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lecompte, LA in?
- Lecompte is in Rapides Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Lecompte, LA?
- About 592 people live in Lecompte, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lecompte?
- Nearby places include Cheneyville (8 mi), Forest Hill (8.1 mi), Woodworth (8.4 mi), Echo (9.4 mi), McNary (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023