Leakey, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Real County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
605 Population 1,061/sq mi density
$858 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
26.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Leakey, TX

At a Glance

Median Rent
$858/mo
26% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.9%
20% below
86.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
35.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
18% above
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Leakey Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Rent
74%
Poverty
284%
Bachelor's
80%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Leakey a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

26.9% of adults in Leakey hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below the national average). 86.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Leakey has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population605
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density1,061/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born8.9%
Veterans9.9%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$32,091
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty35.2%
County GDP$105M
Avg Weekly Wage$763

Housing

Home Value
Rent$858
Ownership78.9%
Zillow$332,732
Housing Units243
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity37.9%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death14,160/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain30.5 in/yr
Elevation1,606 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.9%
High School+86.8%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute9 min
Broadband64.1%
Internet Speed30 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Leakey was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Del Rio International (74 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
36.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.