St. Leo, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Lac qui Parle County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
129 Population 516/sq mi density
$57,500 Median Income $30,111 per capita
45°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$57,500 median income, 8.9% unemployment
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.7% bachelor's degree or higher

St. Leo, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,500
23% below
$30,111 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
2.7%
92% below
78.2% high school+
Unemployment
8.9%
147% above
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
19% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

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)

Income
77%
Poverty
52%
Bachelor's
8%
Unemployment
247%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is St. Leo a Good Place to Live?

C
2.1 / 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 8.9% (147% above 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population129
Median Age56.1 yrs
Density516/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born4.7%
Veterans13.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$57,500
Per Capita$30,111
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$435M
Avg Weekly Wage$918

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership64.1%
Zillow$251,616
Housing Units81
Rent Burden15.6%

Health

Obesity38.3%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,964/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain28.0 in/yr
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
Broadband51.6%
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.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.