At a Glance
Median Income
$33,750
$25,704 per capita
Home Value
$48,900
Zillow: $87,699
Bachelor's Degree+
11.2%
74.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.7%
19.3% smoking rate
How Leary Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Leary's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Leary a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Leary residents earn a median household income of $33,750 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,704. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 128 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Leary is $48,900 , 83% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $87,699. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
11.2% of adults in Leary hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
74.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Leary has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population321
Median Age64.7 yrs
Density100/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$33,750
Per Capita$25,704
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$152M
Avg Weekly Wage$873
Housing
A+
Home Value$48,900
Rent
Ownership83.4%
Zillow$87,699
Housing Units283
Rent Burden21.7%
Health
Obesity43.7%
Diabetes16.3%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,948/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain52.9 in/yr
Elevation202 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+74.0%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score3.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 56%
Commute31 min
Broadband62.7%
Internet Speed21 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Leary was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Southwest Georgia Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
32.4% of the population has a disability.