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Leland, IA
City in Winnebago County, Iowa.
Population
306
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
229
ZIP codes
0
Leland and its ZIP codes
Leland at a glance
- Leland is about 4 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Leland, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Winnebago County. PPP loans are for Leland.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,453
3,865 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,376
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$86.4M
FY 2026, $8,091 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Leland, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
473
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 6°F
35.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Leland, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities near Leland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest CityCity | 5.3 mi | 4.6 |
| ThompsonCity | 7.5 mi | 0.9 |
| Lake MillsCity | 7.9 mi | 2.7 |
| JoiceCity | 9.2 mi | 1.1 |
| ScarvilleCity | 9.7 mi | 0.2 |
| MillerCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 2.1 |
| Crystal LakeCity | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| HayfieldCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| FertileCity | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| HanlontownCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| Emmons, MNCity | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| Kiester, MNCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| WodenCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| GarnerCity | 16 mi | 2.1 |
| DuncanCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| Buffalo CenterCity | 16 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Leland, IA in?
- Leland is in Winnebago County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Leland, IA?
- About 306 people live in Leland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Leland?
- Nearby places include Forest City (5.3 mi), Thompson (7.5 mi), Lake Mills (7.9 mi), Joice (9.2 mi), Scarville (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023