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Leonidas, MN

Minnesota · Metropolitan Area

Leonidas is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 39. Residents earn $22,500 per year, which is 70% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
39 Population 29/sq mi density
$22,500 Median Income $28,290 per capita
$95,000 Home Value
39°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$22,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$95,000 home value
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $22,500
70% lower than US avg
Home Value $95,000
66% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.3%
61% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.3%
15% higher than US avg

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

People

Population39
Median Age56.5 yrs
Density29/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans30.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$22,500
Per Capita$28,290
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$13,874M
Commute17 min

Housing

A
Home Value$95,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units28
Rent Burden31.4%

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain27.6 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation1,452 ft (443 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+14.0%
School Score6.08

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute17 min
Broadband20.0%
Libraries17

Is Leonidas a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Leonidas receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Leonidas offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Leonidas is $22,500, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 14.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Leonidas is $95,000, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

13.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Leonidas has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F. Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. With 276 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 27.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Leonidas has a population of 39 with a density of 29 people per square mile. The median age is 56.5 years, 45% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

39
Total Population
29
People / sq mi
56.5yrs
Median Age
45% above US avg
1.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.6%
Female 56.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Leonidas vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Leonidas vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Leonidas is $22,500, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.

Income: Leonidas vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$22,500
70% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,290
Avg Weekly Wage$1,163
IRS Avg AGI$73,234

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate14.3%
15% above US avg
Establishments (County)5,646
County GDP$13,874M

Business (County)

Restaurants557
Healthcare843
Retail793
Manufacturing188

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,326
52% above US avg
Cost of Living98.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.61%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.2 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Leonidas is $95,000, 66% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$95,000
66% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden31.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$809
1 Bedroom$899
2 Bedrooms$1,125
3 Bedrooms$1,483
4 Bedrooms$1,698

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units28
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,326
52% above US avg
Effective Rate5.61%
Leonidas has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation is 27.6 inches. The area enjoys 276 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-14°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average38.9°F
28% below US avg
January Average8°F (-14°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall27.6 inches
27% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,452 ft (443 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates47.4677°N, 92.5674°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS27137
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 13.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 13.7-point margin. 20.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 42.2%
D 55.9%

Winner: Democrat by 13.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.3%
61% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+14.0%
School Test Score6.08
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density29/sq mi
Total Area1.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access20.0%
Public Libraries17
Healthcare Facilities843
Restaurants557
Retail Stores793

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)14

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.2 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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