At a Glance
Median Income
$59,286
$26,494 per capita
Home Value
$106,100
Zillow: $151,491
Median Rent
$1,183/mo
29.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
94/100K
850/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.2%
81.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
15.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.7%
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Leipsic Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Leipsic's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Leipsic a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Leipsic residents earn a median household income of $59,286 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,494. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,961 business establishments, including 190 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Leipsic is $106,100 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $151,491. Median rent is $1,183/month, with 29.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Leipsic reports 94 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 850/100K.
Education
11.2% of adults in Leipsic hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
81.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Leipsic has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,024
Median Age34.1 yrs
Density550/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$59,286
Per Capita$26,494
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty15.7%
County GDP$7,323M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,259
Housing
A+
Home Value$106,100
Rent$1,183
Ownership59.3%
Zillow$151,491
Housing Units848
Rent Burden29.3%
Crime
F
Violent94/100K
Property850/100K
Health
Obesity45.7%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,447/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain36.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation749 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+81.4%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute23 min
Broadband74.4%
Internet Speed89 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Leipsic was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (65 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 190 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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