LeRoy, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Coffey County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
461 Population 562/sq mi density
$39,205 Median Income $27,443 per capita
$90,800 Home Value $177,746 Zillow
$738 Median Rent 36.3% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$39,205 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,800 home value, $738/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher

LeRoy, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$39,205
48% below
$27,443 per capita
Home Value
$90,800
68% below
Zillow: $177,746
Median Rent
$738/mo
37% below
36.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.2%
76% below
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
17.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16% above
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How LeRoy Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
52%
Home Value
32%
Rent
63%
Poverty
140%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
56%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is LeRoy a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

LeRoy residents earn a median household income of $39,205 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,443. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 260 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in LeRoy is $90,800 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $177,746. Median rent is $738/month, with 36.3% 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 1974.

Education

8.2% of adults in LeRoy hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

LeRoy has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population461
Median Age57.6 yrs
Density562/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born5.9%
Veterans1.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$39,205
Per Capita$27,443
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty17.4%
County GDP$928M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,304

Housing

A+
Home Value$90,800
Rent$738
Ownership70.8%
Zillow$177,746
Housing Units318
Rent Burden36.3%

Health

Obesity37.3%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,566/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain39.9 in/yr
Elevation1,001 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.2%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute20 min
Broadband72.8%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in LeRoy was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Topeka Regional (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.1% of the population has a disability.