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Leonard, MO

Missouri

Leonard is a small town in Missouri with a population of 48. Residents earn $60,893 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
48 Population 150/sq mi density
$60,893 Median Income $32,394 per capita
$92,500 Home Value $255,186 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 265 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$60,893 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,500 home value
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,893
19% lower than US avg
Home Value $92,500
67% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 26.8%
20% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.1%
83% lower than US avg

How Leonard Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population48
Median Age53.6 yrs
Density150/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans44.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$60,893
Per Capita$32,394
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.1%
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$92,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$255,186
Housing Units25
Rent Burden27.9%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain38.9 in/yr
Sunny Days265/yr
Elevation797 ft (243 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+14.6%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute20 min
Broadband23.0%

Is Leonard a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Leonard receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Leonard stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Leonard is $60,893, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Leonard is $92,500, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

26.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Leonard experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. With 265 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Leonard has a population of 48 with a density of 150 people per square mile. The median age is 53.6 years, 38% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

48
Total Population
150
People / sq mi
53.6yrs
Median Age
38% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.8%
Female 56.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Leonard vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.2%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.8%
72% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Leonard vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Leonard is $60,893, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Leonard vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,893
19% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,394

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.1%
83% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.1 min
Drive Alone94.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Leonard is $92,500, 67% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $255,186.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$92,500
67% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$255,186

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units25
Median Year Built1953

Property Tax

Leonard has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.9 inches. The area enjoys 265 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.9 inches
2% above US avg
Snowfall4.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation797 ft (243 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density150/sq mi
Coordinates39.8951°N, 92.1816°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
26.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 23.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.8%
20% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+14.6%
School Test Score5.51
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density150/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access23.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.1 min
Drive Alone94.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Nearby Cities

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