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Leon, IA

Leon, IA.

Population: 2,692 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$147,845
1-year appreciation
+1.1%
3-year appreciation
-3.8%
5-year appreciation
-6.1%
10-year appreciation
+7.4%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$166,447
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.7 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Lamoni Municipal Airport (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+14 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,963
Median annual property tax
$1,876
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
68.9%

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,859
Average weekly wage
$780
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

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Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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