At a Glance
Median Income
$42,188
$18,126 per capita
Home Value
$134,800
Zillow: $125,104
Median Rent
$742/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.1%
85.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
19.8% smoking rate
How Leonville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Leonville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Leonville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Leonville residents earn a median household income of $42,188 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,126. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,100 business establishments, including 117 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Leonville is $134,800 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $125,104. Median rent is $742/month, with 28.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
22.1% of adults in Leonville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
85.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Leonville has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,812
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density664/mi²
Male / Female42% / 59%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$42,188
Per Capita$18,126
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$3,178M
Avg Weekly Wage$906
Housing
A+
Home Value$134,800
Rent$742
Ownership95.7%
Zillow$125,104
Housing Units607
Rent Burden28.4%
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death16,089/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain61.6 in/yr
Elevation27 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.1%
High School+85.7%
Graduate+23.0%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute27 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed141 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Leonville was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.501 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 141 Mbps.
There are 117 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.