[4][5] The Le Sueur County Courthouse and Jail are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city currently has a total area of 1.51 square miles (3.91 km2), all land.

27.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The racial makeup of the city was 73.8% White, 1.07% African American, 0.67% Asian, and 10.64% from two or more races.

31.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

[citation needed] Le Center has a humid continental climate (Köppen Dfa).