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Leland, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Winnebago County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
214 Population 160/sq mi density
$52,500 Median Income $35,400 per capita
$79,200 Home Value $172,538 Zillow
$860 Median Rent 13.8% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
302 Violent Crime/100K 1,260 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$52,500 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,200 home value, $860/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
302 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Leland, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,500
30% below
$35,400 per capita
Home Value
$79,200
72% below
Zillow: $172,538
Median Rent
$860/mo
26% below
13.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
302/100K
20% below
1,260/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.4%
78% below
87.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
53% above
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
22% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
260 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
70%
Home Value
28%
Rent
74%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
22%
Unemployment
153%
Crime
80%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Leland a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
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 5.5% (53% 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 $172,538. 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.

Safety & Crime

Leland reports 302 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 20% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,260/100K.

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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population214
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density160/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,500
Per Capita$35,400
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$690M
Avg Weekly Wage$904

Housing

A+
Home Value$79,200
Rent$860
Ownership78.0%
Zillow$172,538
Housing Units114
Rent Burden13.8%

Crime

F
Violent302/100K
Property1,260/100K

Health

Obesity39.1%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,991/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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
Broadband100.0%
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.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.