Leonidas, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · St. Louis County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
39 Population 29/sq mi density
$22,500 Median Income $28,290 per capita
$95,000 Home Value $160,561 Zillow
39°F Avg Temperature
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, /mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Leonidas, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$22,500
70% below
$28,290 per capita
Home Value
$95,000
66% below
Zillow: $160,561
Bachelor's Degree+
13.3%
61% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
18% above
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
39°F

How Leonidas Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
30%
Home Value
34%
Poverty
115%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Leonidas a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Leonidas residents earn a median household income of $22,500 , which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,290. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,646 business establishments, including 557 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Leonidas is $95,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,561. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

13.3% of adults in Leonidas hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 27.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population39
Median Age56.5 yrs
Density29/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$22,500
Per Capita$28,290
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$13,874M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,163

Housing

A
Home Value$95,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$160,561
Housing Units28
Rent Burden31.4%

Health

Obesity37.9%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,681/100K

Climate

Avg Temp39°F
Rain27.6 in/yr
Elevation1,452 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+14.0%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute17 min
Broadband50.0%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries17

Did You Know?

The median home in Leonidas was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Range Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
33.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 557 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.