At a Glance
Median Income
$57,500
$30,111 per capita
Violent Crime
273/100K
409/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
2.7%
78.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
276 sunny days/yr
How St. Leo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows St. Leo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is St. Leo a Good Place to Live?
C
2.0 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
St. Leo residents earn a median household income of $57,500 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,111. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 246 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
St. Leo reports 273 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 28% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 409/100K.
Education
2.7% of adults in St. Leo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(92% below the national average).
78.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
St. Leo has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population129
Median Age56.1 yrs
Density516/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,500
Per Capita$30,111
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$435M
Avg Weekly Wage$918
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership64.1%
Zillow$251,616
Housing Units81
Rent Burden15.6%
Crime
F
Violent273/100K
Property409/100K
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,964/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain28.0 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,120 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.7%
High School+78.2%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute35 min
Broadband64.0%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in St. Leo was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
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