At a Glance
Median Income
$23,750
$17,817 per capita
Home Value
$94,200
Zillow: $185,079
Median Rent
$429/mo
29.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.5%
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
38.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
19.8% smoking rate
How Leslie Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Leslie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Leslie a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Leslie residents earn a median household income of $23,750 , which is 68% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,817. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 38.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 163 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Leslie is $94,200 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $185,079. Median rent is $429/month, with 29.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
5.5% of adults in Leslie hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% below the national average).
87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Leslie has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population442
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density582/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
D
Median Income$23,750
Per Capita$17,817
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty38.8%
County GDP$259M
Avg Weekly Wage$707
Housing
A
Home Value$94,200
Rent$429
Ownership45.3%
Zillow$185,079
Housing Units271
Rent Burden29.8%
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death10,894/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain47.5 in/yr
Elevation1,076 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.5%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 13%
Commute28 min
Broadband73.6%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Leslie was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Marion County Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.