Leesville
City in South Carolina, United States
Overview
Leesville, set in central South Carolina, blends small-town charm with the natural beauty of nearby Lake Murray. It's a welcoming community known for historic architecture, friendly residents, and access to outdoor recreation. The pace is relaxed, making it an ideal destination for visitors seeking tranquility.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
South Carolina
Population
5,649
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
33.92°, -81.51°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,800
Local Cost
$1,190
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
45
English
100
Temperature
17.5°C
Summer Avg
27.1°C
Winter Avg
7.5°C
Record High
42.3°C
Record Low
-11.6°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
1149 mm
Internet Speed
185 Mbps
Upload
11 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
36
Walk Score
36
Footways
71.0
Airport
AIK
Distance
34 km
Explore
Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.