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Lecompte, LA

Lecompte, LA.

Population: 2,555 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Lecompte, LA is $155,412 — up 1.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $70,000 after a median 262 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, drought, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$155,412

Median home value

+1.5%

1-year change

262

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$155,412
1-year appreciation
+1.5%
3-year appreciation
-2.4%
5-year appreciation
+10.9%
10-year appreciation
+15.9%
All-time peak (2025-03)
$164,308
House Price Index (state)
368.9 (+2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$70,000
Median list price
$509,450
Median price per sqft
$46
1-year sale-price change
+27.3%
Median days on market
262 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
8
Sale-to-list ratio
90.2%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
-1.1%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$677/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$846/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,031/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,340/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,546/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Rapides High School, Carter C. Raymond Junior High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, drought, iceStorm, lightning, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 69% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
54.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
67.0°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
56.0°F
Annual precipitation
55.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
74
Days with Moderate air quality
45
Highest AQI recorded (year)
80

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,770
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,764

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Cane River Creole National Historical Park (52 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
33
Nearest airport
Latanier Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Alexandria International Airport (AEX) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MERCY BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-542 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Housing built before 1970
36.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.8%
Median annual property tax
$486
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
52.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
44,442
Average weekly wage
$930
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
12

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

LecompteState medianUS median
Median home value$155,412$186,662$289,727
Median sale price$70,000$225,000$325,000
Median days on market262 days74 days51 days
Median annual property tax$486$576$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Lecompte, LA?
$155,412.
What is the median sale price in Lecompte, LA?
$70,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Lecompte, LA?
Median days on market: 262 days.
What is typical rent in Lecompte, LA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,031/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lecompte, LA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, drought, iceStorm, lightning, heatWave.
Is Lecompte, LA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Lecompte, LA?
Risk to homes is higher than 69% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lecompte, LA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lecompte, LA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lecompte, LA?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Lecompte, LA walkable?
Walkability index: 4.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Lecompte, LA?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Lecompte, LA?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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