Neighborhoods
Leesville
Military town$900 to $1,300/mo
Primary off-post community, affordable, very military-oriented economy
DeRidder
Small city$850 to $1,200/mo
Larger than Leesville, 30 miles east, slightly more amenities and better schools
Many
Small Louisiana town$750 to $1,000/mo
Small town south of the post near Toledo Bend Reservoir, very affordable
Natchitoches
Historic Louisiana city$900 to $1,300/mo
Louisiana's oldest city, 60 miles east, charming but requires significant commute
Schools
Vernon Parish School Board
Grades K-12
Serves Leesville and surrounding area, high military student turnover, improving
Beauregard Parish School Board
Grades K-12
Serves DeRidder area, slightly better performance than Vernon Parish
Leesville High School
Grades 9-12
Largest high school near post, limited extracurricular options, dedicated teachers
Housing Intel
On-Post Housing
On-post housing managed by Corvias, good availability for most rank levels
Off-Post Rental Market
Among the most affordable housing markets in the Army system
Commute
Leesville provides short 5 to 15 minute commutes. The post is large and some commutes across the installation can take additional time depending on the unit location.
Installation Highlights
- JRTC is one of the Army's most realistic and challenging combat training environments
- Toledo Bend Reservoir, one of the largest lakes in the South, is minutes from post
- Kisatchie National Forest offers excellent hiking, camping, and off-road trails
- New Orleans is 3 hours east for one of America's great culinary and cultural experiences
- South Louisiana food culture influences the local restaurant scene with excellent Cajun options