At a Glance
Median Income
$56,563
$29,701 per capita
Home Value
$125,000
Zillow: $191,120
Violent Crime
144/100K
1,770/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.3%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Leota Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Leota's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Leota 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
Leota residents earn a median household income of $56,563 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,701. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 328 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Leota is $125,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,120. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Leota reports 144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,770/100K.
Education
16.3% of adults in Leota hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Leota has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population139
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density91/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans100.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$56,563
Per Capita$29,701
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$992M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036
Housing
A+
Home Value$125,000
Rent
Ownership95.2%
Zillow$191,120
Housing Units69
Rent Burden30.3%
Crime
F
Violent144/100K
Property1,770/100K
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,748/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain30.1 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,680 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.3%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute21 min
Broadband63.0%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Leota was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.