Leadington, MO

Missouri

Leadington is a small town in Missouri with a population of 842. Residents earn $36,402 per year, which is 52% below the national average.

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
842 Population 925/sq mi density
$36,402 Median Income $20,218 per capita
$175,000 Home Value $141,903 Zillow
$742 Median Rent 30.6% income on rent
985 Violent Crime/100K 5,172 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$36,402 median income, 11.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$175,000 home value, $742/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
985 violent crimes/100K (159% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $36,402
52% lower than US avg
Home Value $175,000
38% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 985/100K
159% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.8%
44% lower than US avg
Median Rent $742
36% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 41.1%
28% higher than US avg
Unemployment 11.0%
206% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.3%
9% lower than US avg

How Leadington Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population842
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density925/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$36,402
Per Capita$20,218
Unemployment11.0%
Poverty11.3%
Commute24 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$175,000
Rent$742
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$141,903
Housing Units480
Rent Burden30.6%

Crime

F
Violent985/100K
Property5,172/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault985/100K
Burglary2,463/100K

Health

Obesity41.1%
Uninsured10.4%
Smoking22.1%
Depression28.4%
Heart Disease6.7%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation850 ft (259 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute24 min
Broadband91.4%

Is Leadington a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Leadington receives an overall livability score of 2.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Leadington has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Leadington is $36,402, 52% below the national average of $75,149. At 11.0%, unemployment is notably high. 11.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Leadington is $175,000, 38% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $742 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

With 985 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,172 per 100,000, 164% above the national average.

Education

18.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 318 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Leadington has a population of 842 with a density of 925 people per square mile. The median age is 38.7 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.3%).

Population

842
Total Population
925
People / sq mi
38.7yrs
Median Age
1% below US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Leadington vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.4%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.6%
88% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Leadington vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Leadington is $36,402, which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Leadington vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$36,402
52% below US avg
Per Capita Income$20,218

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.0%
206% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.3%
9% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.5 min
Drive Alone77.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Leadington is $175,000, 38% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $742 (36% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $141,903.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$175,000
38% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$141,903

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$106
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$742
36% below US avg
Rent Burden30.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied29.7%
Housing Units480
Median Year Built2005

Property Tax

In Leadington, 41.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 10.4% of residents lack health insurance. 22.1% are current smokers. 28.4% report depression. 34.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Leadington vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.1%
28% above US avg
Diabetes11.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
High Blood Pressure36.1%
Asthma11.5%
COPD9.7%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke3.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking22.1%
58% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.5%
Physical Inactivity34.8%
Depression28.4%
Mental Distress21.4%
Physical Distress16.7%
Short Sleep40.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate70.6%
Uninsured10.4%
21% above US avg
Checkup Rate75.9%
Dental Visits54.8%

Food & Exercise

Leadington has a violent crime rate of 985 per 100,000 residents, 159% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 5,172 per 100,000 (164% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Leadington vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent985.2/100K
159% above US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault985.2/100K

Property Crime

Total Property5,172.4/100K
164% above US avg
Burglary2,463.1/100K
Theft1,724.1/100K
Vehicle Theft985.2/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
18.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 91.4% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.8%
44% below US avg
High School+89.4%
Graduate Degree+5.3%
School Test Score5.51
C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density925/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access91.4%

Safety & Disasters

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.5 min
Drive Alone77.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.3%

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