Leon, Iowa

Population 1,921

Leon is located in Decatur County, IA. The population is 1,921, making Leon the 2nd largest city in Decatur County.

There are 3 public schools in Leon with an average Homefacts rating of C-. The total crime rate for Leon is moderate , and there are 4 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Leon is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Leon property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Leon include Center Township, Decatur City and Eden Township.

Leon Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 14.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 71.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 13.9%

Crime Rate

12.16% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 211
  • Violent Crimes: 459
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 574
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

34.96% Higher than national avg.
  • 4 offenders in Leon
  • 20.82 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

0 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 0

Unemployment

Low 2.7%
  • Iowa unemployment average: 2.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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3 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 3 K-12 public schools in Leon, IA and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Leon's schools as Below Average, with an overall C- rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Leon, IA

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1 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Leon, IA issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Leon, IA issued 6 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $491
  • 1 Bedroom: $562
  • 2 Bedrooms: $739
  • 3 Bedrooms: $990
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,265

Zip Codes

50144

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Environmental Hazards

0 Environmental Hazards

Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (292/314)
    Leon, IA has 92.99% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Leon, IA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.33 Average
    Leon, IA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 22.67°
  • February 26.48°
  • March 42.23°
  • April 51.65°
  • May 64.27°
  • June 70.86°
  • July 76.47°
  • August 72.8°
  • September 63.48°
  • October 53.45°
  • November 41.3°
  • December 25.73°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Leon, IA

Earthquakes
Leon, IA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Leon, IA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Leon, IA has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Leon, IA has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Leon, IA: $37,083

Unemployment

Unemployment in Leon is 2.7%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 2.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 51.59%
White Collar - 48.41%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Terry E. Branstad
  • Sen. Joni Ernst
  • Sen. Chuck Grassley

City Representatives

  • David Loebsack

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

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18 Cemeteries view all

3 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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