Leal, ND

North Dakota

Leal is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 20. Residents earn $70,000 per year, which is 7% below the national average.

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
20 Population 154/sq mi density
$70,000 Median Income $23,510 per capita
39°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$70,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $70,000
7% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.3%
81% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 25.0%
102% higher than US avg

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

People

Population20
Median Age54.0 yrs
Density154/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans16.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$70,000
Per Capita$23,510
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty25.0%
County GDP$204M
Commute60 min

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain22.0 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation1,465 ft (447 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+11.1%
School Score5.74

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute60 min
Broadband10.0%
Libraries1

Is Leal a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Leal receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, long commute times. Leal has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Leal is $70,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 25.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 60 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Education

6.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Leal has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F. Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 276 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches, including 42.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Leal has a population of 20 with a density of 154 people per square mile. The median age is 54.0 years, 39% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

20
Total Population
154
People / sq mi
54.0yrs
Median Age
39% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45%
Female 55%

Race & Ethnicity

Leal vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Leal vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Leal is $70,000, which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 25.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 60 minutes.

Income: Leal vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$70,000
7% below US avg
Per Capita Income$23,510
Avg Weekly Wage$1,011
IRS Avg AGI$78,546

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate25.0%
102% above US avg
Establishments (County)107
County GDP$204M

Business (County)

Restaurants7
Healthcare4
Retail9
Manufacturing4

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time59.9 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Leal has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 22.0 inches. The area enjoys 276 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

7°F Jan (-14°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average39.4°F
27% below US avg
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall22.0 inches
42% below US avg
Snowfall42.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,465 ft (447 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density154/sq mi
Coordinates47.1049°N, 98.3155°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS38039
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 6.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 51.5-point margin. 10.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 74.9%
D 23.4%

Winner: Republican by 51.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.3%
81% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+11.1%
School Test Score5.74
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density154/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access10.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities4
Restaurants7
Retail Stores9

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute59.9 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Nearby Cities

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