Leonardville, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Riley County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
600 Population 1,935/sq mi density
$78,542 Median Income $26,356 per capita
$113,200 Home Value $241,943 Zillow
$1,028 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$78,542 median income, 2.8% 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

Leonardville, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$78,542
5% above
$26,356 per capita
Home Value
$113,200
60% below
Zillow: $241,943
Median Rent
$1,028/mo
12% below
26.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.8%
71% below
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.2%
15% below
12.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Leonardville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Leonardville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
105%
Home Value
40%
Rent
88%
Poverty
44%
Bachelor's
29%
Unemployment
78%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Leonardville 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

Leonardville residents earn a median household income of $78,542 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,356. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,032 business establishments, including 165 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Leonardville is $113,200 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $241,943. Median rent is $1,028/month, with 26.9% 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 1961.

Education

9.8% of adults in Leonardville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Leonardville has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population600
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density1,935/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans13.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$78,542
Per Capita$26,356
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$3,814M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,007

Housing

A+
Home Value$113,200
Rent$1,028
Ownership83.7%
Zillow$241,943
Housing Units282
Rent Burden26.9%

Health

Obesity27.2%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,337/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain31.1 in/yr
Elevation1,387 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.8%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute22 min
Broadband82.0%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Leonardville was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Manhattan Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 165 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.