At a Glance
Median Income
$75,000
$30,676 per capita
Home Value
$117,000
Zillow: $300,874
Median Rent
$770/mo
15.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.9%
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
14.3% smoking rate
How Leighton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Leighton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Leighton a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Leighton residents earn a median household income of $75,000 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,676. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 625 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Leighton is $117,000 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $300,874. Median rent is $770/month, with 15.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Education
17.9% of adults in Leighton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Leighton has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population159
Median Age45.3 yrs
Density1,767/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$75,000
Per Capita$30,676
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,192M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,067
Housing
A+
Home Value$117,000
Rent$770
Ownership75.8%
Zillow$300,874
Housing Units74
Rent Burden15.0%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,887/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
Elevation802 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.9%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute20 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Leighton was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Ottumwa Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.