Leon, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Decatur County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,795 Population 573/sq mi density
$54,868 Median Income $25,003 per capita
$79,600 Home Value $150,853 Zillow
$542 Median Rent 17.9% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,868 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,600 home value, $542/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Leon, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,868
27% below
$25,003 per capita
Home Value
$79,600
72% below
Zillow: $150,853
Median Rent
$542/mo
53% below
17.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.7%
62% below
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
31% above
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Leon Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Leon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
73%
Home Value
28%
Rent
47%
Poverty
18%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
50%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Leon a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Leon residents earn a median household income of $54,868 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,003. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 224 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Leon is $79,600 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $150,853. Median rent is $542/month, with 17.9% 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 1956.

Education

12.7% of adults in Leon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Leon has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,795
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density573/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$54,868
Per Capita$25,003
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$278M
Avg Weekly Wage$827

Housing

A+
Home Value$79,600
Rent$542
Ownership51.5%
Zillow$150,853
Housing Units943
Rent Burden17.9%

Health

Obesity42.0%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,258/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain37.4 in/yr
Elevation1,066 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute28 min
Broadband79.0%
Internet Speed186 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Leon was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 186 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.