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Leeton, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
667 Population 1,283/sq mi density
$52,273 Median Income $20,129 per capita
$100,000 Home Value $231,328 Zillow
$810 Median Rent 21.4% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 262 sunny days/yr
233 Violent Crime/100K 3,195 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$52,273 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $810/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
233 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Leeton, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,273
30% below
$20,129 per capita
Home Value
$100,000
65% below
Zillow: $231,328
Median Rent
$810/mo
30% below
21.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
233/100K
39% below
3,195/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.2%
76% below
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
13% above
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
262 sunny days/yr

How Leeton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Leeton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
70%
Home Value
35%
Rent
70%
Poverty
135%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
53%
Crime
61%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Leeton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Leeton residents earn a median household income of $52,273 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,129. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Leeton is $100,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $231,328. Median rent is $810/month, with 21.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.

Safety & Crime

Leeton reports 233 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,195/100K.

Education

8.2% of adults in Leeton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Leeton has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population667
Median Age28.7 yrs
Density1,283/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,273
Per Capita$20,129
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty16.7%

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$810
Ownership63.1%
Zillow$231,328
Housing Units238
Rent Burden21.4%

Crime

F
Violent233/100K
Property3,195/100K

Health

Obesity36.3%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days262/yr
Rain40.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation955 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.2%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute24 min
Broadband94.7%
EV Stations9

Did You Know?

The median home in Leeton was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Sedalia Regional (29 miles).
18.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.