At a Glance
Median Income
$68,629
$21,876 per capita
Median Rent
$1,169/mo
19.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,042/100K
6,512/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.2%
98.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
258 sunny days/yr
How Fort Leonard Wood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fort Leonard Wood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fort Leonard Wood a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fort Leonard Wood residents earn a median household income of $68,629 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,876. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
Safety & Crime
Fort Leonard Wood reports 1,042 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 174% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,512/100K.
Education
29.2% of adults in Fort Leonard Wood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% below the national average).
98.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fort Leonard Wood has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population15,317
Median Age20.3 yrs
Density665/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,629
Per Capita$21,876
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty3.1%
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$1,169
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$239,626
Housing Units2,611
Rent Burden19.9%
Crime
F
Violent1,042/100K
Property6,512/100K
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days258/yr
Rain42.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,106 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.2%
High School+98.9%
Graduate+12.4%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute10 min
Broadband92.7%
EV Stations2
Did You Know?
The median home in Fort Leonard Wood was built in 1988.
15.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Waynesville-St Robert Regional Forney Field (3 miles).
8.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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