Lecompte, Louisiana

About Lecompte

Lecompte is a tiny community in central Louisiana with an estimated population of 823.

Officially, Lecompte is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.06 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 776 residents per square mile.

📰 Lecompte News Today

• 57-year-old arrested in Lecompte shooting KALB | News Channel 5 · Jul 2
• Lecompte man charged with attempted murder; bond over $1 million klfy.com · Jul 2
• Odis Felix LeCompte Sr. Obituary Apr 23, 2026 Chauvin Funeral Home & Crematory · Apr 23
• Tragic house fire in Lecompte claims 85-year-old man’s life - WNTZ-TV FOX 48 WNTZ-TV FOX 48 · Jul 10
• Barbara LeCompte Turlich Obituary Jun 8, 2026 Falgout Funeral Homes · Jun 13

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Lecompte Unique

• The only place in America named Lecompte — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Part of the fabric of Louisiana — one of 489 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Lecompte

• Lea's Lunchroom

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in Lecompte

• Carter C. Raymond Junior High School
• Rapides High School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Mercy Behavioral Hospital · Psychiatric

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Lecompte

🏘️ Nearby Communities