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Leslie, MO

Missouri

Leslie is a small town in Missouri with a population of 46. Residents earn $46,875 per year, which is 38% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
46 Population 256/sq mi density
$46,875 Median Income $30,559 per capita
$100,000 Home Value $266,799 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature 264 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$46,875 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $46,875
38% lower than US avg
Home Value $100,000
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 22.5%
33% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.6%
23% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.5%
31% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.2%
83% lower than US avg

How Leslie Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population46
Median Age56.3 yrs
Density256/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Largest GroupWhite 87%
Veterans40.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,875
Per Capita$30,559
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty2.2%
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$266,799
Housing Units28
Rent Burden27.9%

Health

Obesity39.6%
Uninsured9.2%
Smoking19.3%
Depression27.4%
Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain39.9 in/yr
Sunny Days264/yr
Elevation827 ft (252 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.5%
High School+85.0%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute30 min
Broadband21.0%

Is Leslie a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Leslie receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Leslie offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Leslie is $46,875, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Leslie is $100,000, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

22.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Leslie experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. With 264 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches, including 6.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Leslie has a population of 46 with a density of 256 people per square mile. The median age is 56.3 years, 45% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (87%), with 13% Hispanic.

Population

46
Total Population
256
People / sq mi
56.3yrs
Median Age
45% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 41.3%
Female 58.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Leslie vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Leslie vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Leslie is $46,875, which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Leslie vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$46,875
38% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,559

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.2%
83% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.2 min
Drive Alone64.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Leslie is $100,000, 65% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $266,799.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$100,000
65% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$266,799

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied95.2%
Housing Units28
Median Year Built1970

Property Tax

In Leslie, 39.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.2% of residents lack health insurance. 19.3% are current smokers. 27.4% report depression. 29.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Leslie vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.6%
23% above US avg
Diabetes9.9%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure31.2%
Asthma10.6%
COPD7.8%
Cancer6.5%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking19.3%
38% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.7%
Physical Inactivity29.7%
Depression27.4%
Mental Distress19.9%
Physical Distress14.3%
Short Sleep34.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate88.1%
Uninsured9.2%
7% above US avg
Checkup Rate71.9%
Dental Visits54.3%

Food & Exercise

Leslie has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.9 inches. The area enjoys 264 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.6°F
1% above US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.9 inches
5% above US avg
Snowfall6.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation827 ft (252 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density256/sq mi
Coordinates38.4178°N, 91.2321°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
22.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 21.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.5%
33% below US avg
High School+85.0%
Graduate Degree+4.3%
School Test Score5.51
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density256/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access21.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.2 min
Drive Alone64.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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