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Leando, IA
Census-designated place in Van Buren County, Iowa.
Population
74
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
34
ZIP codes
0
Leando and its ZIP codes
Leando at a glance
- Leando is 42% less dense than Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Leando, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Van Buren County. PPP loans are for Leando.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,384
1,928 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,427
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$48.6M
FY 2026, $6,752 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Leando, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
463
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
30
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 14°F
39.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Leando, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.1%
U.S. 33.3% +8.8 pts
Diabetes
15.3%
U.S. 12.1% +3.2 pts
Smoking
22.4%
U.S. 12.8% +9.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities near Leando
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DoudsCensus-designated place | 1 mi | 2.2 |
| BirminghamCity | 7.8 mi | 1 |
| KeosauquaCity | 8.9 mi | 1.5 |
| LibertyvilleCity | 9.3 mi | 0.5 |
| EldonCity | 9.5 mi | 1.1 |
| MiltonCity | 12 mi | 2.7 |
| BataviaCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| CantrilCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| StockportCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| FlorisCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| PulaskiCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| FairfieldCity | 14 mi | 6.6 |
| Maharishi Vedic CityCity | 16 mi | 3.3 |
| Mount SterlingCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| AgencyCity | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| BonaparteCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Leando, IA in?
- Leando is in Van Buren County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Leando, IA?
- About 74 people live in Leando, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Leando?
- Nearby places include Douds (1 mi), Birmingham (7.8 mi), Keosauqua (8.9 mi), Libertyville (9.3 mi), Eldon (9.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023