Leetonia, OH

Ohio

Leetonia is a small town in Ohio with a population of 1,900. Residents earn $60,893 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,900 Population 841/sq mi density
$60,893 Median Income $31,894 per capita
$94,000 Home Value $170,643 Zillow
$772 Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$60,893 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,000 home value, $772/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,893
19% lower than US avg
Home Value $94,000
67% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.1%
61% lower than US avg
Median Rent $772
34% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.1%
19% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.8%
33% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.5%
23% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,900
Median Age48.1 yrs
Density841/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 93%

Economy

B+
Median Income$60,893
Per Capita$31,894
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$4,813M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$94,000
Rent$772
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$170,643

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.5%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,074 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.1%
High School+92.3%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute24 min
Libraries7

Is Leetonia a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Leetonia receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Leetonia offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Leetonia is $60,893, 19% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, indicating a healthy job market. 9.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Leetonia is $94,000, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $772 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

13.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Leetonia experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Leetonia has a population of 1,900 with a density of 841 people per square mile. The median age is 48.1 years, 24% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.8%), with 1.6% Hispanic.

Population

1,900
Total Population
841
People / sq mi
48.1yrs
Median Age
24% above US avg
2.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.4%
Female 49.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Leetonia vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.9%
22% above US avg
Spanish4.1%
69% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Leetonia vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Leetonia is $60,893, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Leetonia vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,893
19% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,894
Avg Weekly Wage$948
IRS Avg AGI$59,859

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
33% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.5%
23% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,244
County GDP$4,813M

Business (County)

Restaurants179
Healthcare241
Retail321
Manufacturing166

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,728
7% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.97%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.7 min
Work from Home9.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Leetonia is $94,000, 67% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $772 (34% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $170,643.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$94,000
67% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$170,643
Median List Price$117,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$117,500
$/Sq Ft$165
Homes Sold3
Sale-to-List Ratio101.1%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory3

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$772
34% 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-Occupied76.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,728
7% above US avg
Effective Rate3.97%
In Leetonia, 38.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.5% report depression. 26.0% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.1%
19% above US avg
Diabetes10.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure32.4%
Asthma11.2%
COPD6.8%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.4%
Physical Inactivity26.0%
Depression26.5%
Mental Distress19.0%
Physical Distress13.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.2%
Checkup Rate76.2%
Premature Death10,611/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.4/10
Exercise Access76.8%
Healthcare Facilities241

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Safety Score

Leetonia has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,074 ft (327 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Population Density841/sq mi
Coordinates40.8788°N, 80.7629°W
County FIPS39029
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 13.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 49-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 74.1%
D 25.1%

Winner: Republican by 49 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.1%
61% below US avg
High School+92.3%
School Test Score5.90
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density841/sq mi
Total Area2.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities241
Restaurants179
Retail Stores321

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.7 min
Work from Home9.6%

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