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Leigh, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Colfax County County
Leigh, NE
At a Glance
How Leigh Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Leigh's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Leigh a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Leigh residents earn a median household income of $68,068 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,280. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 312 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Leigh is $89,000 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $263,732. Median rent is $638/month, with 20.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Safety & Crime
Leigh reports 84 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,702/100K.
Education
19.6% of adults in Leigh hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Leigh has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.