Leon, IA

Iowa · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.7 Good / 5.0
1,795 Population
$54,868 Median Income
$79,600 Home Value
$542 Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
41.3 yrs Median Age
12.7% Bachelor's Degree+
3.7
Overall
4.1
Economy
5.0
Affordability
2.0
Education

People

Population1,795
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density573/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 96.4%

Economy

4.1/5
Median Income$54,868
Per Capita Income$25,003
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty Rate2.2%
County GDP$278M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$79,600
Zillow Value$139,978
Median Rent$542
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$989

Health

Obesity42.0%
Diabetes10.5%
Depression22.9%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Jan / Jul23° / 74°
Rain39 in/yr
Snow29 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

2.0/5
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+88.1%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.73
Libraries (County)3

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute28 min
Work From Home3.2%
BroadbandN/A

How Leon Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$54,868
Home Value$79,600
Median Rent$542
Poverty Rate2.2%
Bachelor's Degree+12.7%
Unemployment1.0%
Avg Temperature49.6°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,795
Population Density573 per sq mi
Median Age41.3 years
Male47.8%
Female52.2%
Male 47.8%
Female 52.2%

Race & Ethnicity

White 96.4% Black 0.1% Hispanic 0.3% Other 3.2%
White96.4%
Black or African American0.1%
Hispanic or Latino0.3%
Asian0.0%
Other Races3.2%

Language

English Only97.9%
Spanish Speakers2.1%
English 97.9% Spanish 2.1%

Social Characteristics

Disability17.9%
Health Insurance95.3%

Income

27% below avg
Median Household Income$54,868
Per Capita Income$25,003
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$827
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$53,793

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate1.0%
Poverty Rate2.2%
Total Establishments (County)224
County GDP$278M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation12
Healthcare Facilities12
Retail Stores27
Manufacturing5
Total Establishments224

Industry Mix

Restaurants 12 Healthcare 12 Retail 27 Manufacturing 5

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$53,793
Avg Property Tax Paid$4,429

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time28.4 min
Work From Home3.2%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

72% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$79,600
Zillow Home Value Index$139,978

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied51.5%

Rental Costs

53% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$542

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedroom$989
3 Bedroom$1,282
4 Bedroom$1,420

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$4,429
Effective Tax Rate (est.)5.56%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity42.0%
Diabetes10.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure31.6%
Asthma10.6%
COPD7.5%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.8%
Physical Inactivity27.3%
Depression22.9%
Mental Distress (14+ days)19.2%
Physical Distress (14+ days)14.0%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage95.3%
Regular Checkup73.6%
Premature Death Rate9,258 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.3 / 10
Exercise Access62.6%
Healthcare Facilities (County)12
Restaurants (County)12

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)2

Temperature

23°F Jan 74°F Jul
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Average49.6°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation39.3 in
Annual Snowfall28.5 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation1,066 ft (325 m)
Land Area3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²)
Population Density573 per sq mi
Latitude40.7413°
Longitude-93.7556°
County FIPS19053

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 72.7%
D 25.7%

Republican +47.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.7%
High School+88.1%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.73

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Completely rural, not adjacent
Population Density573 per sq mi
Land Area3.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Alt Fuel Stations (all types)1
Public Libraries (County)3

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)2

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