St. Leon, IN

Indiana · Metropolitan Area

St. Leon is a small town in Indiana with a population of 1,012. Residents earn $86,932 per year, which is 16% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,012 Population 148/sq mi density
$86,932 Median Income $32,851 per capita
$273,900 Home Value
$867 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$86,932 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$273,900 home value, $867/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $86,932
16% higher than US avg
Home Value $273,900
3% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.4%
36% lower than US avg
Median Rent $867
25% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.6%
8% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.5%
86% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.8%
13% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,012
Median Age31.8 yrs
Density148/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 92%

Economy

A+
Median Income$86,932
Per Capita$32,851
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$2,601M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$273,900
Rent$867
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity34.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.1%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,016 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.4%
High School+93.0%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute26 min
Libraries6

Is St. Leon a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, St. Leon receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, high health insurance coverage. St. Leon stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in St. Leon is $86,932, 16% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. 10.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in St. Leon is $273,900, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $867 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

21.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

St. Leon experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

St. Leon has a population of 1,012 with a density of 148 people per square mile. The median age is 31.8 years, 18% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.2%).

Population

1,012
Total Population
148
People / sq mi
31.8yrs
Median Age
18% below US avg
6.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

Race & Ethnicity

St. Leon vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.5%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.5%
96% below US avg

Social Characteristics

St. Leon vs U.S. Average

The median household income in St. Leon is $86,932, which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: St. Leon vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$86,932
16% above US avg
Per Capita Income$32,851
Avg Weekly Wage$980
IRS Avg AGI$78,449

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.5%
86% below US avg
Poverty Rate10.8%
13% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,198
County GDP$2,601M

Business (County)

Restaurants81
Healthcare139
Retail146
Manufacturing45

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,239
7% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.18%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.9 min
Work from Home2.8%

Walkability

The median home value in St. Leon is $273,900, 3% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $867 (25% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$273,900
3% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$867
25% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied73.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,239
7% below US avg
Effective Rate1.18%
In St. Leon, 34.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.1% report depression. 20.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: St. Leon vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.6%
8% above US avg
Diabetes9.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure32.1%
Asthma10.8%
COPD6.2%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.7%
Physical Inactivity20.8%
Depression26.1%
Mental Distress17.9%
Physical Distress11.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.9%
Checkup Rate77.9%
Premature Death8,671/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access56.6%
Healthcare Facilities139

Crime Rates: St. Leon vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Safety Score

St. Leon has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,016 ft (310 m)
Area6.8 sq mi (17.7 km²)
Population Density148/sq mi
Coordinates39.2995°N, 84.9665°W
County FIPS18029
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 21.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 58.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 78.4%
D 20.1%

Winner: Republican by 58.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.4%
36% below US avg
High School+93.0%
School Test Score6.01
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density148/sq mi
Total Area6.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities139
Restaurants81
Retail Stores146

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.9 min
Work from Home2.8%

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