At a Glance
Median Income
$52,500
$35,400 per capita
Home Value
$79,200
Zillow: $181,073
Median Rent
$860/mo
13.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.4%
87.2% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
15.5% smoking rate
How Leland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Leland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Leland a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Leland residents earn a median household income of $52,500 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,400. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 393 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Leland is $79,200 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $181,073. Median rent is $860/month, with 13.8% 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 1962.
Education
7.4% of adults in Leland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Leland has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population214
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density160/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans1.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$52,500
Per Capita$35,400
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$690M
Avg Weekly Wage$904
Housing
A+
Home Value$79,200
Rent$860
Ownership78.0%
Zillow$181,073
Housing Units114
Rent Burden13.8%
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,991/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain35.9 in/yr
Elevation1,211 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+87.2%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute20 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Leland was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Northeast Iowa Regional (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.