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Leighton, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Mahaska County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
159
Population
1,767/sq mi density
$75,000
Median Income
$30,676 per capita
$117,000
Home Value
$280,137 Zillow
$770
Median Rent
15.0% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
164
Violent Crime/100K
1,604 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$75,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,000 home value, $770/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
164 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Leighton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 802 ft (244 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,767/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3388°N, 92.7863°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Mahaska County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ottumwa Regional (OTM) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 29.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 23.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 78.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.5 in |
Leighton has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 22°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (1.1").