Iowa
Leland is a small town in Iowa with a population of 214. Residents earn $52,500 per year, which is 30% below the national average.
Based on current data, Leland receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Leland offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Leland is $52,500, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Leland is $79,200, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $860 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.
7.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Leland has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 96.4% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.6% |
| 73% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,500 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,400 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $904 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,658 |
| Unemployment | 5.5% |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.3% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 393 |
| County GDP | $690M |
| Restaurants | 21 |
| Healthcare | 31 |
| Retail | 49 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,053 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.85% |
| Commute Time | 19.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 89.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.3% |
| Census Median | $79,200 |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $172,538 |
| Census Median Rent | $860 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 13.8% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,053 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.85% |
| Obesity | 39.1% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.0% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.3% |
| Depression | 21.2% |
| Mental Distress | 17.3% |
| Physical Distress | 12.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.2% |
| Premature Death | 5,991/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 85.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 31 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 44.9°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.9 inches |
| 5% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,211 ft (369 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 160/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3340°N, 93.6318°W |
| County FIPS | 19189 |
Winner: Republican by 30.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 7.4% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 160/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 100.0% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 31 |
| Restaurants | 21 |
| Retail Stores | 49 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 19.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 89.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.3% |