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Leesburg, AL

Alabama · Cherokee County

Leesburg is a small town in Alabama with a population of 813. Residents earn $53,472 per year, which is 29% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
813 Population 129/sq mi density
$53,472 Median Income $32,741 per capita
$169,200 Home Value $246,753 Zillow
$785 Median Rent 24.4% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
584 Violent Crime/100K 4,966 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$53,472 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$169,200 home value, $785/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
584 violent crimes/100K (54% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $53,472
29% lower than US avg
Home Value $169,200
40% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 584/100K
54% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.2%
49% lower than US avg
Median Rent $785
33% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.7%
27% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.8%
50% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.0%
27% lower than US avg

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

People

Population813
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density129/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$53,472
Per Capita$32,741
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$797M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$169,200
Rent$785
Ownership68.8%
Zillow$246,753
Housing Units493
Rent Burden24.4%

Crime

F
Violent584/100K
Property4,966/100K
Murder97.4/100K
Assault487/100K
Burglary1,168/100K

Health

Obesity40.7%
Uninsured10.5%
Smoking19.4%
Depression28.2%
Heart Disease7.2%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain57.1 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation589 ft (180 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.2%
High School+86.2%
Graduate+10.7%
School Score4.66

Community

2024 VoteR 87% / D 12%
Commute26 min
Broadband83.6%
EV Stations4
Libraries1

Is Leesburg a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Leesburg receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Leesburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Leesburg is $53,472, 29% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. 9.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Leesburg is $169,200, 40% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $785 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

The violent crime rate of 584 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 / something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,966 per 100,000, 153% above the national average.

Education

17.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Leesburg enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. With 301 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 57.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Leesburg has a population of 813 with a density of 129 people per square mile, spread across 6.4 square miles. The median age is 36.2 years, 7% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 47.1% female and 52.9% male. The city is predominantly White (93.5%), with 4.2% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 100% of residents. 6.4% of the population are veterans. 18.7% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 86.1% have health insurance coverage.

Population

813
Total Population
129
People / sq mi
36.2yrs
Median Age
7% below US avg
6.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.9%
Female 47.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Leesburg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish 0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Leesburg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Leesburg is $53,472, which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,741 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $859, 40% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 498 business establishments, including 38 restaurants. The cost of living index is 88.8, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes. 5.8% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Leesburg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$53,472
29% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,741
Avg Weekly Wage$859
IRS Avg AGI$58,738
Gini Index0.448 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.0%
27% below US avg
Establishments (County)498
County GDP$797M

Business (County)

Restaurants38
Healthcare60
Retail70
Manufacturing21

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,172
38% below US avg
Cost of Living88.80 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.28%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.0 min
Drive Alone88.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Leesburg is $169,200, 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $246,753, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $785 (33% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $772 for a one-bedroom to $936 for a two-bedroom apartment. 68.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 493 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1990. The average annual property tax is $2,172 (lower than the $3,500 national average). 24.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$169,200
40% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$246,753

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$785
33% below US avg
Rent Burden24.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$716
1 Bedroom$772
2 Bedrooms$936
3 Bedrooms$1,206
4 Bedrooms$1,381

Ownership & Property

Homeownership68.8%
Owner-Occupied68.8%
Renter-Occupied31.2%
Housing Units493
Median Year Built1990

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,172
38% below US avg
Effective Rate1.28%
In Leesburg, 40.7% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 12.5% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 7.2% of residents, above the national average. 38.5% have high blood pressure. 19.4% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 16.2% report binge drinking. 29.9% are physically inactive, above the national average. 28.2% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 20.6% experience frequent mental distress. 10.5% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,272. The dentist ratio is 1:6,325. 30.0% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.0 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Leesburg vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.7%
27% above US avg
Diabetes12.5%
Heart Disease7.2%
High Blood Pressure38.5%
Asthma10.6%
COPD9.1%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke3.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking19.4%
39% above US avg
Binge Drinking16.2%
Physical Inactivity29.9%
Depression28.2%
Mental Distress20.6%
Physical Distress15.7%
Short Sleep37.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate86.1%
Uninsured10.5%
22% above US avg
Primary Care1:2,272
Dentists1:6,325
Mental Health1:1,510
Checkup Rate76.5%
Dental Visits53.6%
Premature Death12,681/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.0/10
Exercise Access30.0%
Healthcare Facilities60
Leesburg has a violent crime rate of 584 per 100,000 residents, 54% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 486.9 per 100,000, robbery at 0.0, rape at 0.0. The murder rate is 97.4 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 4,966 per 100,000, 153% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 3,408, burglary at 1,168, vehicle theft at 389 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 11 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 91 federally declared disasters. Overall, Leesburg receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Leesburg vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent584.2/100K
54% above US avg
Murder97.4/100K
1446% above US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault486.9/100K

Property Crime

Total Property4,965.9/100K
153% above US avg
Burglary1,168.5/100K
Theft3,408.0/100K
Vehicle Theft389.5/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11
Traffic Accidents10
Avg Accident Severity2.0 / 4.0
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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Leesburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 57.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 589 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.7°F
11% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation589 ft (180 m)
Area6.4 sq mi (16.7 km²)
Population Density129/sq mi
Coordinates34.1786°N, 85.7779°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCherokee County County
Nearest AirportNortheast Alabama Regional (GAD)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.1"
50% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.57"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.27"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score63.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability81.8 / 100
Community Resilience16.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

88 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Feb 25, 2025.

Apr 29, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M4.6 38 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 72 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 124 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 16 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 81 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 92 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 108 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 119 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 38 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 127 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 32 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 118 km
Nov 1, 2009 1 km ESE of South Cleveland, Tennessee M3.0 136 km
May 4, 1994 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 130 km
Sep 13, 2011 1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama M3.0 99 km
May 4, 1994 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 136 km
May 4, 2007 4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama M3.0 147 km
Jan 21, 2022 16 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M2.9 131 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 116 km
Jul 28, 1990 3 km WNW of Varnell, Georgia M2.9 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Michael (2018, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Michael Category 1 290 km
1995 Opal Category 1 241 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

578 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 198 fatalities, 2,404 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 30 km 25
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 95 km 20
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 92 km 22
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 53 km 14
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 70 km 1
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 19 km 0
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 55 km 1
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 67 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 62 km 22
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 69 km 3
Nov 15, 1989 EF4 96 km 21
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 76 km 9
May 19, 1973 EF4 33 km 0
Nov 18, 1957 EF4 72 km 3
May 8, 2024 EF3 52 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 61 km 6
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 97 km 2
Mar 19, 2018 EF3 40 km 0
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 57 km 4
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 91 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,740 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 UNNAMED 7,740 46 km
2013 UNNAMED 6,320 53 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,844 46 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,199 88 km
2014 HOUCK CREEK 3,857 53 km
2022 SC 540C/CHOCCOLOCCO 3,750 44 km
2020 SC WEST END C AND D 3,538 45 km
2010 UPPER SHOAL 3,512 50 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,410 48 km
1998 CHEAHA WILDERNESS 3,299 85 km
2018 HOUCK CREEK 3,188 52 km
2021 TL TYLER WEST 3,148 96 km
2007 PENTECOST 3,095 20 km
2010 BANKHEAD I 3,027 56 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,871 88 km
2024 AL-MLR UNITS 2/3 RX 2,836 50 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,777 56 km
2019 TL BUNN 2,688 82 km
1987 STATEC0045 2,669 40 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,667 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 5.2 in
March 51°F (11°C) 6.6 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 5.4 in
May 67°F (19°C) 4.7 in
June 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.9 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.3 in Driest
November 51°F (10°C) 4.4 in
December 43°F (6°C) 5.5 in

Leesburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.3").

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Leesburg is located in Cherokee County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Rural, adjacent, a rural community. 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 49% below the national average of 33.7%. 86.2% have completed high school. 10.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 87.5% of the vote, a 75.5-point margin. 83.6% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 4 EV charging stations. There are 1 public libraries serving the community. 60 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 88.6% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 87.5%
D 12%

Winner: Republican by 75.5 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11
Traffic Accidents10
Avg Accident Severity2.0 / 4.0
FEMA Disaster Declarations91
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.2%
49% below US avg
High School+86.2%
Graduate Degree+10.7%
School Test Score4.66
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro / Rural, adjacent
Population Density129/sq mi
Total Area6.4 sq mi
CountyCherokee County County

Services

Broadband Access83.6%
Avg Download Speed46.6 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed8.1 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations4
Alt Fuel Stations6
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities60
Restaurants38
Retail Stores70

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.0 min
Drive Alone88.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.8%
Average costs for common services in Leesburg. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $222 ($133–$355)
Specialist Visit $311 ($178–$488)
Urgent Care Visit $178 ($89–$311)
Emergency Room Visit $1,954 ($710–$4,440)
Dental Cleaning $115 ($67–$178)
Dental Filling $222 ($133–$355)
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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $40 ($22–$67)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $67 ($44–$107)
Brake Pad Replacement $266 ($133–$444)
Tire Rotation $36 ($18–$67)
New Tires (Set of 4) $533 ($355–$888)
Battery Replacement $178 ($89–$311)
View all 18 services

Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $89 ($53–$133)
Electrician (Per Hour) $80 ($44–$124)
HVAC Repair $355 ($133–$710)
HVAC System Install $6,216 ($3,552–$10,656)
Roof Repair $888 ($355–$1,776)
Roof Replacement $7,992 ($4,884–$13,320)
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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,332 ($444–$3,108)
Divorce (Contested) $13,320 ($4,440–$26,640)
DUI Defense $4,440 ($1,776–$8,880)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,332 ($710–$2,664)
Will Preparation $444 ($178–$888)
Trust Preparation $2,220 ($888–$4,440)
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Personal Care

Men's Haircut $22 ($13–$40)
Women's Haircut $49 ($27–$89)
Hair Coloring (Full) $133 ($67–$222)
Manicure $22 ($13–$40)
Pedicure $36 ($22–$58)
Massage (1 Hour) $71 ($44–$115)
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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $3.64 ($2.66–$4.88)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.11 ($2.22–$4.44)
Loaf of Bread $3.37 ($2.22–$4.88)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.00 ($2.66–$5.77)
Ground Beef (per lb) $4.88 ($3.55–$6.66)
Rice (per lb) $0.89 ($0.53–$1.60)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $124 ($71–$222)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $62 ($27–$133)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $62 ($36–$107)
Internet (Monthly) $62 ($36–$89)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $58 ($27–$89)
Cable TV (Monthly) $75 ($44–$133)
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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $178 ($67–$444)
Car Insurance (Annual) $1,776 ($1,066–$3,108)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $62 ($27–$115)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $13 ($7.10–$22)
Car Registration (Annual) $89 ($27–$222)
Driver's License Renewal $27 ($13–$67)
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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,066 ($533–$2,220)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $888 ($444–$1,776)
After-School Care (Monthly) $355 ($178–$622)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $44 ($22–$89)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $888 ($355–$2,220)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $11,100 ($4,440–$26,640)
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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $53 ($27–$89)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $89 ($44–$178)
Dog Grooming $53 ($27–$89)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $36 ($18–$67)
Dog Spay/Neuter $266 ($133–$444)
Cat Spay/Neuter $178 ($89–$355)
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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$509
Toddler$467
Preschool$445
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$358
Toddler$363
Preschool$363
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Cherokee County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Retail Trade 942 88 $34,843 1.76
Manufacturing 689 30 $59,349 1.57
Accommodation & Food Services 486 34 $17,477 1.00
Administrative & Waste Services 295 14 $37,270 0.94
Agriculture & Forestry 187 17 $42,493 4.32
Wholesale Trade 152 18 $52,774 0.72
Arts & Entertainment 125 9 $13,379 1.39
Other Services 124 24 $30,397 0.77
Finance & Insurance 114 31 $56,494 0.52
Construction 106 32 $60,350 0.38
Professional & Technical Services 106 39 $80,755 0.28
Information & Technology 42 9 $47,960 0.42
Real Estate 20 18 $80,882 0.24

Radio Stations near Leesburg

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Elijah Radio christian, talk MP3 128 kbps
WWIC Radio country AAC+ 32 kbps

National Parks Near Leesburg

24 national parks and monuments found near Leesburg.

ParkTypeFee
Booker T Washington State Park Free
Booker T. Washington State Park State Park Free
Buck's Pocket State Park State Park Free
Bush Head Shoals State Park State Park Free
Cathedral Caverns State Park State Park Free
Chattahoochee Bend State Park State Park Free
Cheaha State Park State Park Free
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park National Military Park $10
Cloudland Canyon State Park State Park Free
DeSoto State Park State Park Free
Desoto State Park State Park Free
Freedom Riders National Monument National Monument Free
Harrison Bay State Park Free
Harrison Bay State Park State Park Free
Indian Springs State Park State Park Free
James H. "Sloppy" Floyd State Park State Park Free
John Tanner State Park State Park Free
Lake Guntersville State Park State Park Free
Little River Canyon National Preserve National Preserve $15
Monte Sano State Park State Park Free
Oak Mountain State Park State Park Free
Red Clay State Park Free
Russell Cave National Monument National Monument Free
South Cumberland (Anderson Point Addition) State Park Free

Trails Near Leesburg

9 trails found near Leesburg.

TrailMilesSurfaceHikeBikeHorse
PINHOTI NRT 27.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BLUE HORSE TRAIL 17.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
PINHOTI 16.4 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
YELLOW HORSE TRAIL 12.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
PINHOTI NRT 11.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
PINHOTI NRT 7.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
WHITE HORSE TRAIL 4.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
RED HORSE TRAIL 3.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
PINHOTI NRT 1.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes

Museums in Leesburg

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
CENTER FOR CULTURAL ARTSGENERAL MUSEUM501 BROAD STREET2565432787$1,745,386
IMAGINATION PLACEHISTORIC PRESERVATION501 BROAD ST2565432787$1,745,386
CENTRAL CARVER FOUNDATIONGENERAL MUSEUM1030 TUSCALOOSA AVE2565494742$1,018
CENTRAL CARVER LEGACY MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM2565494742$1,018
CHEROKEE HISTORICAL MUSEUMHISTORIC PRESERVATION2569277835
COLLINSVILLE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION
GADSDEN MUSEUM OF FINE ARTSART MUSEUM2565467365
JOHN SOLOMON MUSEUM OF LIVING HISTORYGENERAL MUSEUM
MARY G. HARDIN CENTER FOR CULTURAL ARTSSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM501 BROAD STREET
MEADOWS GALLERYART MUSEUM
WALNUT GALLERYART MUSEUM2563282836

Libraries in Leesburg

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
GADSDEN - ETOWAH COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY254 COLLEGE STREET0.065,987
CHEROKEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY310 MARY STREET0.040,778
HOKES BLUFF - RUFUS FLOYD PUBLIC LIBRARY3310 ALFORDS BEND ROAD0.012,082
CROSSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY8075 AL HWY 2270.09,953
GERALDINE PUBLIC LIBRARY13543 ALABAMA HIGHWAY 2270.09,900
COLLINSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY151 MAIN STREET0.08,886
GLENCOE PUBLIC LIBRARY101 WEST MAIN STREET0.01,450

Farmers Markets in Leesburg

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cherokee County Farmers Market06/16/2016 to 10/07/2016Mon: 4:00 PM-6:00 PM;Thu: 7:00 AM-10:00 AM;
Dekalb County Farmers MarketVFW Fairgrounds
Gadsden Farmers Market100 Moragne Ave. Moragne Park
GLENCOE201 W CHASTAIN BLVD. WESTJune to SeptemberTue:7:00 AM - 1:00 PM;

Cinemas in Leesburg

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

411 Twin Drive-In and Grill

Dentists in Leesburg

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Advantage Dental

Gas Stations in Leesburg

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Citgo
Maverix

Banks in Leesburg

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

First Southern State Bank

Breweries in Leesburg

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Back Forty Beer CoFood & Dining, Beverages, Breweries, Retail Shopping, Convenience Stores, Tourist Attractions, Gadsd200 N 6th St2564674912

Pharmacies in Leesburg

1 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy Address Phone
THE MEDICINE SHOPPE PHARMACY 270 INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD 256-526-6337

Cell Towers in Leesburg

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
2800 FT E OF US 431 ATOP COLVIN MOUNTAIN 2500 FT SSETOWER103
2800 FT E OF US 431 ATOP COLVIN MOUNTAIN 2500 FT SSETOWER103
118 County Rd 391 (99914)LTOWER96
805 COUNTY ROAD 103 (99911)LTOWER96
4600 County Rd 70 (99912)LTOWER95
560 WHITES CHAPEL ROAD (69920)LTOWER81
661 CANNON GAP RD (69919)LTOWER79
RT. 3TOWER59
1456 County Rd 22 (99913)GTOWER57

Fire Stations in Leesburg

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
Leesburg Volunteer Fire Department1900 Lokey STCareer256-526-7777

Power Plants Near Leesburg

NameTypePrimary FuelCapacity (MW)Status
WEISS DAMCONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC221111-85.8OP

Bridges in Leesburg

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
Girder/FloorbeamSteel continuous196189216,699F
CulvertConcrete1961218,626F
CulvertConcrete1961218,626F
CulvertConcrete1925308,095G
CulvertConcrete1925318,095F
CulvertConcrete1985218,095G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel194821700F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel193520120F

Superfund Sites Near Leesburg

1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

SiteAddressCounty
GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER CO922 EAST MEIGHAN BOULEVARDETOWAH

Airports Near Leesburg

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Anniston Regional AirportANBMedium Airport
Richard B Russell AirportRMGMedium Airport
Albertville Regional Airport/Thomas J Brumlik FieldSmall Airport
AllredSmall Airport
Ayresouth AirportSmall Airport
Barwick Lafayette AirportSmall Airport
Brownstone AirparkSmall Airport
Centre-Piedmont-Cherokee County Regional AirportSmall Airport
Cloudmont AirparkSmall Airport
Dawson FieldSmall Airport
Dugger's FieldSmall Airport
Edwards Farm AirportSmall Airport
Flint River Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Flying BK Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Flying G Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Flying J Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Flying Tigers Winery & Resort AirportSmall Airport
Flying W Farms AirportSmall Airport
Flylander Farm AirportSmall Airport
Fox Mountain AirportSmall Airport
Frerichs AirportSmall Airport
Fricks Field AirportSmall Airport
Gibson FieldSmall Airport
Guntersville Municipal Joe Starnes FieldSmall Airport
Headquarters AirportSmall Airport
Hickory Grove STOLportSmall Airport
Hogjowl AirportSmall Airport
Isbell FieldSmall Airport
J5 Mike AirportSmall Airport
Leon's Landing AirportSmall Airport
Little AirportSmall Airport
Lookout Mountain AirportSmall Airport
Moontown AirportSmall Airport
Moore FieldSmall Airport
Mount Cove STOLportSmall Airport
Northeast Alabama Regional AirportGADSmall Airport
Peterson FieldSmall Airport
Polk County Airport- Cornelius Moore FieldSmall Airport
Riverside AirportSmall Airport
Robbins FieldSmall Airport
Scottsboro Municipal Word FieldSmall Airport
Shannon Flight StripSmall Airport
St Clair County AirportPLRSmall Airport
Stevenson AirportSmall Airport
Talladega Municipal AirportASNSmall Airport
Town & Country AirparkSmall Airport
Tranquility Base AirportSmall Airport
Twin Forks AirportSmall Airport
Warren FieldSmall Airport
WCC AirportSmall Airport

Police Stations in Leesburg

2 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
Centre Police & Municipal CourtWest Main Street
Gadsden Police Department90 Broad Street

Grocery Stores in Leesburg

2 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
Coosa CornerConvenience Store5770 Weiss Lake Blvd
DOLLAR GENERAL 7769Other360 Industrial Blvd

Post Offices in Leesburg

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Leesburg Post Office

Treatment Centers in Leesburg

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
BHG Gadsden Treatment Center - The Treatment Centers IncSubstance Abuse256-549-0807
Bridge Inc - Northwood Addiction Treatment CenterSubstance Abuse256-546-6324
Cherokee Etowah Dekalb CMHC - White/Parker Home SpecializedBoth256-492-7800
Clearview at Riverview Reg Med CtrSubstance Abuse256-543-5603
Family Life Center IncSubstance Abuse256-927-4722
Frantz Therapeutic Residential Home - Frantz HomeBoth256-492-7800
Riverview Regional Medical Center - Senior HeightsMental Health256-543-5200

DOL Wage Violations in Leesburg

3 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $45,456 in back wages owed to 20 employees.

3
Violations
$45,456
Back Wages Owed
20
Employees Owed
Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.
Employer Severity Parent Company ZIP Industry Cases Back Wages Per Employee Employees
Kimberly Mail Service 35983 1 $32,379 $2,698 12
Kimberly Sales, Inc 35983 1 $8,533 $2,133 4
Tony's Meats & Groceries 35983 1 $4,544 $1,136 4

Churches & Religious Organizations in Leesburg

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY BIBLE PLACE170 LA RUE FINIS
HOPEWELL CHURCH2605 COUNTY ROAD 44

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Frequently Asked Questions About Leesburg

What is the population of Leesburg?

Leesburg has a population of 813 residents and is located in Alabama. The population density is 129 people per square mile, spread across 6.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 36.2 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 47.1% female and 52.9% male.

Is Leesburg expensive to live in?

Leesburg is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 88.8 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $53,472, 29% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $169,200 (40% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $785 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Leesburg safe?

The violent crime rate in Leesburg is 584 per 100,000 residents, above the national average of 380. Prospective residents should research specific neighborhoods, as crime rates can vary significantly within the city. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,966 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Leesburg receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Leesburg?

Leesburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 57.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.

How is the job market in Leesburg?

The job market in Leesburg is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $859. There are 498 business establishments in the area, including 38 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 26 minutes, and 5.8% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Leesburg?

The median home value in Leesburg is $169,200. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $246,753. For renters, the median monthly rent is $785. Fair market rent is $772 for a 1-bedroom and $936 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 68.8%. The average annual property tax is $2,172.

How are the schools in Leesburg?

Schools in Leesburg have an average test score of 4.7 out of 10, below typical national benchmarks. Families may want to research individual school ratings. 17.2% of adults in Leesburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.2% have completed high school. 10.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Leesburg?

The obesity rate in Leesburg is 40.7% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 19.4% of adults are smokers. 29.9% are physically inactive. 28.2% of residents report depression. 10.5% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 30.0% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,272.

What is transportation like in Leesburg?

The average commute in Leesburg is 26 minutes. 88.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 5.8% work from home.

What are the demographics of Leesburg?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Leesburg is 93.5% White, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino. 100% of residents speak only English at home. 6.4% of the population are military veterans. 18.7% of residents have a disability. 86.1% have health insurance coverage.

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