Leon, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Butler County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
519 Population 721/sq mi density
$68,750 Median Income $44,595 per capita
$116,400 Home Value $208,665 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 19.1% income on rent
57°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
$68,750 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,400 home value, $850/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Leon, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,750
9% below
$44,595 per capita
Home Value
$116,400
59% below
Zillow: $208,665
Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
19.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%
61% below
87.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
24% above
18.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°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
91%
Home Value
41%
Rent
73%
Poverty
57%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
94%
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 $68,750 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,595. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,695 business establishments, including 118 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Leon is $116,400 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $208,665. Median rent is $850/month, with 19.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Education

13.1% of adults in Leon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Leon has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population519
Median Age52.5 yrs
Density721/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,750
Per Capita$44,595
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$3,837M
Avg Weekly Wage$970

Housing

A+
Home Value$116,400
Rent$850
Ownership74.0%
Zillow$208,665
Housing Units244
Rent Burden19.1%

Health

Obesity39.8%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,909/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
Elevation1,347 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.1%
High School+87.2%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute28 min
Broadband74.8%
Internet Speed59 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries9

Did You Know?

Leon was founded in 1879.
The median home in Leon was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 118 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.