Leadington, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
842 Population 925/sq mi density
$36,402 Median Income $20,218 per capita
$175,000 Home Value $149,287 Zillow
$742 Median Rent 30.6% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
391 Violent Crime/100K 1,173 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, 17.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$175,000 home value, $742/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
391 violent crimes/100K (3% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Leadington, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,402
52% below
$20,218 per capita
Home Value
$175,000
38% below
Zillow: $149,287
Median Rent
$742/mo
36% below
30.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
391/100K
3% above
1,173/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
44% below
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
17.9%
397% above
11.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
28% above
22.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Leadington Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Leadington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
48%
Home Value
62%
Rent
64%
Poverty
91%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
497%
Crime
103%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Leadington a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Leadington residents earn a median household income of $36,402 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,218. The unemployment rate stands at 17.9% (397% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Leadington is $175,000 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $149,287. Median rent is $742/month, with 30.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2005.

Safety & Crime

Leadington reports 391 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 3% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,173/100K.

Education

18.8% of adults in Leadington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Leadington has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population842
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density925/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$36,402
Per Capita$20,218
Unemployment17.9%
Poverty11.3%

Housing

B+
Home Value$175,000
Rent$742
Ownership29.7%
Zillow$149,287
Housing Units480
Rent Burden30.6%

Crime

F
Violent391/100K
Property1,173/100K

Health

Obesity41.1%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking22.1%
Heart Disease6.7%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain45.2 in/yr
Elevation850 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute24 min
Broadband91.4%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Leadington was built in 2005.
The nearest airport is Farmington Regional (6 miles).
20.3% of the population has a disability.