Leonardville, KS

Kansas · Metropolitan Area

Leonardville is a small town in Kansas with a population of 600. Residents earn $78,542 per year, which is 5% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
600 Population 1,935/sq mi density
$78,542 Median Income $26,356 per capita
$113,200 Home Value $221,123 Zillow
$1,028 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$78,542 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,200 home value, $1,028/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $78,542
5% higher than US avg
Home Value $113,200
60% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.8%
71% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,028
12% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 27.2%
15% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.6%
56% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.4%
56% lower than US avg

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

People

Population600
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density1,935/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 87%

Economy

A+
Median Income$78,542
Per Capita$26,356
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$3,814M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$113,200
Rent$1,028
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$221,123
Rent Burden26.9%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity27.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.3%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain33.8 in/yr
Elevation1,387 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.8%
High School+96.6%
School Score5.80

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute22 min
Libraries3

Is Leonardville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Leonardville receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Leonardville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Leonardville is $78,542, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Leonardville is $113,200, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,028 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

9.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Leonardville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Leonardville has a population of 600 with a density of 1,935 people per square mile. The median age is 47.2 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (87.2%).

Population

600
Total Population
1,935
People / sq mi
47.2yrs
Median Age
21% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.2%
Female 55.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Leonardville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.3%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.7%
95% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Leonardville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Leonardville is $78,542, which is 5% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Leonardville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$78,542
5% above US avg
Per Capita Income$26,356
Avg Weekly Wage$1,007
IRS Avg AGI$75,031

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.4%
56% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,032
County GDP$3,814M

Business (County)

Restaurants165
Healthcare226
Retail226
Manufacturing28

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,783
94% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.99%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.3 min
Work from Home11.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Leonardville is $113,200, 60% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,028 (12% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $221,123.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$113,200
60% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$221,123

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,028
12% below US avg
Rent Burden26.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$702
1 Bedroom$753
2 Bedrooms$947
3 Bedrooms$1,223
4 Bedrooms$1,397

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,783
94% above US avg
Effective Rate5.99%
In Leonardville, 27.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 22.3% report depression. 20.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Leonardville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity27.2%
15% below US avg
Diabetes7.9%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure26.9%
Asthma10.0%
COPD5.0%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.6%
Physical Inactivity20.0%
Depression22.3%
Mental Distress16.1%
Physical Distress10.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.4%
Checkup Rate74.5%
Premature Death5,337/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment5.7/10
Exercise Access88.6%
Healthcare Facilities226

Crime Rates: Leonardville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Safety Score

Leonardville has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 33.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average53.6°F
1% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall33.8 inches
11% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,387 ft (423 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density1,935/sq mi
Coordinates39.3641°N, 96.8596°W
County FIPS20161
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 9.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 1.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 47.8%
D 49.6%

Winner: Democrat by 1.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.8%
71% below US avg
High School+96.6%
School Test Score5.80
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density1,935/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities226
Restaurants165
Retail Stores226

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.3 min
Work from Home11.6%

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