Leon City, IA
Living in Leon City
Bikeability
1
Walkability
6
Commute
74
Public Transit
2
Affordability
100
Public Safety
87
Airports
62
Hospitals
72
Colleges
55
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
96
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.9k
Population
-237 (2010–19)
37 y
Median Age
-9 (2010–19)
19%
College-Educated
+10% (2010–19)
54%
Family Households
-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate42%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household54%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$43k
Median Household Income
+$19k (2010–19)
83%
Above Poverty
+12% (2010–19)
23 mi
Average Commute
86%
Lived Here Last Year
+8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector69%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office22%
Service24%
Commute
Car, truck, or van98%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$75k
Median Home Value
+$12k (2010–19)
4%
Built 2000 or Later
$412
Median Monthly Rent
+$84 (2010–19)
46%
Owner-Occupied
-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier33%
Home Value
Less than $50K27%
$50K to $99K48%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity35%
LP gas1%
Utility gas60%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Leon City
United States45
Iowa35
Decatur County10
Property Crime in Leon City
United States48
Iowa43
Decatur County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump66%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 27 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 39 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 26 | 1 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Leon City
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding26
Tornado17
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Leon City, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Leon City, IA
Franklin Christian Day School
4 miles, NE
Zadie Creek School
16 miles, SW
Poverty Ridge Amish School
17 miles, SE
Rolling Meadow Amish School
28 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Leon City, IA
Graceland University-Lamoni
12 miles, SW
Simpson College
44 miles, N
Mercy College of Health Sciences
59 miles, N
Drake University
60 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Leon City, IA
Decatur County Hospital
1 miles, NE
Clarke County Hospital
20 miles, N
Wayne County Hospital
23 miles, E
Ringgold County Hospital
25 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Leon City, IA
Des Moines International Airport
55 miles, N
Kansas City International Airport
112 miles, SW
Eppley Airfield
118 miles, W
The Eastern Iowa Airport
132 miles, NE