Leesburg, OH

Ohio

Leesburg is a small town in Ohio with a population of 1,188. Residents earn $69,271 per year, which is 8% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,188 Population 1,015/sq mi density
$69,271 Median Income $34,732 per capita
$136,900 Home Value $252,299 Zillow
$740 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$69,271 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$136,900 home value, $740/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $69,271
8% lower than US avg
Home Value $136,900
51% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.5%
66% lower than US avg
Median Rent $740
36% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.8%
21% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.9%
75% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.6%
15% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,188
Median Age32.6 yrs
Density1,015/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

A
Median Income$69,271
Per Capita$34,732
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$1,887M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$136,900
Rent$740
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$252,299

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,456/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary383/100K

Health

Obesity38.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.0%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain46.7 in/yr
Elevation1,025 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+90.6%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute25 min
Libraries5

Is Leesburg a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Leesburg receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include 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 $69,271, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. 10.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Leesburg is $136,900, 51% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $740 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Leesburg is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,456 per 100,000, 26% below the national average.

Education

11.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Leesburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches, including 18.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Leesburg has a population of 1,188 with a density of 1,015 people per square mile. The median age is 32.6 years, 16% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.1%), with 2.8% Hispanic.

Population

1,188
Total Population
1,015
People / sq mi
32.6yrs
Median Age
16% below US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.7%
Female 49.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Leesburg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Leesburg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Leesburg is $69,271, which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Leesburg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$69,271
8% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,732
Avg Weekly Wage$862
IRS Avg AGI$54,410

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below US avg
Poverty Rate10.6%
15% below US avg
Establishments (County)853
County GDP$1,887M

Business (County)

Restaurants63
Healthcare98
Retail141
Manufacturing28

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,039
13% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.22%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.6 min
Work from Home4.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Leesburg is $136,900, 51% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $740 (36% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $252,299.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$136,900
51% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$252,299

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$740
36% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied64.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,039
13% below US avg
Effective Rate2.22%
In Leesburg, 38.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.0% report depression. 26.7% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.8%
21% above US avg
Diabetes10.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure32.4%
Asthma11.2%
COPD7.0%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.7%
Physical Inactivity26.7%
Depression28.0%
Mental Distress19.5%
Physical Distress13.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.9%
Checkup Rate76.2%
Premature Death11,714/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access41.1%
Healthcare Facilities98
Leesburg has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,456 per 100,000 (26% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,455.9/100K
26% below US avg
Burglary383.1/100K
Theft996.2/100K
Vehicle Theft76.6/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
Leesburg has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.7 inches
23% above US avg
Snowfall18.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,025 ft (312 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density1,015/sq mi
Coordinates39.3418°N, 83.5519°W
County FIPS39071
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 11.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 63.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 81.4%
D 18.1%

Winner: Republican by 63.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.5%
66% below US avg
High School+90.6%
School Test Score5.90
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density1,015/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities98
Restaurants63
Retail Stores141

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.6 min
Work from Home4.7%

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