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Leon, IA
City in Decatur County, Iowa.
Population
1,899
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
606
ZIP codes
0
Leon and its ZIP codes
Leon at a glance
- Leon is about 11 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- It is the 174th most populous of 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- Households here earn a median of $54,231 a year, 28% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $99,800 (52% below Iowa) and median rent is $577 a month.
Local data for Leon, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Leon, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,231
Poverty rate
10.7%
Median home value
$99,800
Median rent
$577/mo
Homeownership
51.5%
Bachelor's or higher
13.9%
Median age
38.6
Average commute
26.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (417), Irish Americans (279), Mexican Americans (72).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Decatur County. PPP loans are for Leon.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,151
2,312 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,134
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$53.6M
FY 2026, $7,005 per person
How people get to work
Leon, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.0%
- Carpooled8.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home2.2%
Average one-way commute: 26.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Leon, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
427
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
July high / Jan low
86° / 13°F
39.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Leon, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.9%
U.S. 33.3% +7.6 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
17.6%
U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities near Leon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DecaturCity | 4.2 mi | 0.4 |
| Davis CityCity | 7.5 mi | 0.6 |
| Van WertCity | 9.4 mi | 0.4 |
| Garden GroveCity | 9.8 mi | 0.7 |
| PleasantonCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| WeldonCity | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| Grand RiverCity | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| LamoniCity | 12 mi | 4 |
| Le RoyCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| KellertonCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| HumestonCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| LinevilleCity | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| BeaconsfieldCity | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| South Lineville, MOTown | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| ClioCity | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| Sun Valley LakeCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Leon, IA in?
- Leon is in Decatur County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Leon, IA?
- About 1,899 people live in Leon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Leon?
- Nearby places include Decatur (4.2 mi), Davis City (7.5 mi), Van Wert (9.4 mi), Garden Grove (9.8 mi), Pleasanton (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023