Leon, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Jackson County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
322 Population 1,006/sq mi density
$30,688 Median Income $9,637 per capita
$109,400 Home Value $166,549 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$30,688 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$109,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Leon, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$30,688
59% below
$9,637 per capita
Home Value
$109,400
61% below
Zillow: $166,549
Bachelor's Degree+
5.6%
83% below
81.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
31.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.7%
33% above
25.7% 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
41%
Home Value
39%
Poverty
252%
Bachelor's
17%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Leon 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

Leon residents earn a median household income of $30,688 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $9,637. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 726 business establishments, including 47 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Leon is $109,400 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $166,549. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.

Education

5.6% of adults in Leon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 81.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Leon has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population322
Median Age14.6 yrs
Density1,006/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

C
Median Income$30,688
Per Capita$9,637
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty31.3%
County GDP$1,066M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018

Housing

A+
Home Value$109,400
Rent
Ownership46.6%
Zillow$166,549
Housing Units106
Rent Burden24.2%

Health

Obesity42.7%
Diabetes14.7%
Smoking25.7%
Heart Disease8.3%
Premature Death11,780/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain46.2 in/yr
Elevation690 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.6%
High School+81.5%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute37 min
Broadband94.5%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Leon was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.