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Mount Leonard, MO

Missouri

Mount Leonard is a small town in Missouri with a population of 61. Residents earn $2,499 per year, which is 97% below the national average.

1.6 /5.0
D Poor
61 Population 610/sq mi density
$2,499 Median Income $8,051 per capita
$917 Median Rent 27.9% income on rent
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$2,499 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$917/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $2,499
97% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.7%
83% lower than US avg
Median Rent $917
21% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.4%
17% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 76.9%
520% higher than US avg

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

People

Population61
Median Age50.6 yrs
Density610/mi²
Male / Female30% / 71%
Largest GroupWhite 87%
Veterans61.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$2,499
Per Capita$8,051
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty76.9%
Commute47 min

Housing

F
Home ValueN/A
Rent$917
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units22
Rent Burden27.9%

Health

Obesity37.4%
Uninsured8.8%
Smoking18.4%
Depression27.6%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation804 ft (245 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.7%
High School+40.0%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute47 min
Broadband27.0%

Is Mount Leonard a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mount Leonard receives an overall livability score of 1.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of D. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. Mount Leonard faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mount Leonard is $2,499, 97% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 76.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 47 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $917 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.

Education

5.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 40.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 297 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Mount Leonard has a population of 61 with a density of 610 people per square mile. The median age is 50.6 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (86.9%), with 11.5% Hispanic.

Population

61
Total Population
610
People / sq mi
50.6yrs
Median Age
30% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 29.5%
Female 70.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Mount Leonard vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.2%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.8%
72% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Mount Leonard vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mount Leonard is $2,499, which is 97% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 76.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 47 minutes.

Income: Mount Leonard vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$2,499
97% below US avg
Per Capita Income$8,051

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate76.9%
520% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time46.5 min
Drive Alone66.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $917 (21% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$917
21% below US avg
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-Occupied33.3%
Housing Units22
Median Year Built1947

Property Tax

In Mount Leonard, 37.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.8% of residents lack health insurance. 18.4% are current smokers. 27.6% report depression. 30.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Mount Leonard vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.4%
17% above US avg
Diabetes9.7%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure31.1%
Asthma11.1%
COPD7.6%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking18.4%
31% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.4%
Physical Inactivity30.0%
Depression27.6%
Mental Distress19.8%
Physical Distress14.2%
Short Sleep40.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.6%
Uninsured8.8%
2% above US avg
Checkup Rate75.5%
Dental Visits56.2%

Food & Exercise

5.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 27.0% 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+5.7%
83% below US avg
High School+40.0%
Graduate Degree+7.1%
School Test Score5.51
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density610/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access27.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute46.5 min
Drive Alone66.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Nearby Cities

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