At a Glance
Median Income
$72,917
$40,409 per capita
Home Value
$158,100
Zillow: $275,153
Median Rent
$580/mo
14.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.3%
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
11.6% smoking rate
How Leonard Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Leonard's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Leonard a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Leonard residents earn a median household income of $72,917 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,409. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,494 business establishments, including 480 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Leonard is $158,100 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $275,153. Median rent is $580/month, with 14.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Education
23.3% of adults in Leonard hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Leonard has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population244
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density325/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$72,917
Per Capita$40,409
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$19,105M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,285
Housing
A+
Home Value$158,100
Rent$580
Ownership80.2%
Zillow$275,153
Housing Units122
Rent Burden14.4%
Health
Obesity33.4%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain22.6 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,051 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.3%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%
Commute27 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Leonard was founded in 1881.
The median home in Leonard was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Hector International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 480 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.