At a Glance
Median Rent
$858/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
59/100K
1,299/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.9%
86.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
35.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
312 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Leakey a Good Place to Live?
C
2.1 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Leakey reports 59 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,299/100K.
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. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population605
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density1,061/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
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$304,572
Housing Units243
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent59/100K
Property1,299/100K
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death14,160/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days312/yr
Rain29.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
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.
48.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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