At a Glance
Median Income
$110,292
$37,165 per capita
Home Value
$117,900
Zillow: $133,435
Bachelor's Degree+
6.5%
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
27.6% smoking rate
How Leeper Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Leeper's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Leeper a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Leeper residents earn a median household income of $110,292 , which is 47% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,165. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 144 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Leeper is $117,900 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $133,435. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.
Education
6.5% of adults in Leeper hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% below the national average).
98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Leeper has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population136
Median Age72.3 yrs
Density262/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans24.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$110,292
Per Capita$37,165
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$270M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,110
Housing
A+
Home Value$117,900
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$133,435
Housing Units88
Rent Burden26.8%
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking27.6%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death15,982/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain46.7 in/yr
Elevation1,635 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.5%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Leeper was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Dubois Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.