At a Glance
Median Income
$75,903
$45,049 per capita
Home Value
$93,600
Zillow: $128,888
Median Rent
$795/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
11.7% smoking rate
How Leaf River Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Leaf River's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Leaf River a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Leaf River residents earn a median household income of $75,903 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,049. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,030 business establishments, including 113 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Leaf River is $93,600 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $128,888. Median rent is $795/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Education
12.5% of adults in Leaf River hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Leaf River has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population475
Median Age43.8 yrs
Density546/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans17.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$75,903
Per Capita$45,049
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$3,853M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,119
Housing
A+
Home Value$93,600
Rent$795
Ownership82.9%
Zillow$128,888
Housing Units223
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death7,241/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain38.4 in/yr
Elevation736 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute30 min
Broadband61.6%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Leaf River was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Chicago/Rockford International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 113 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.