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Leon, KS
City in Butler County, Kansas.
Population
607
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
839
ZIP codes
0
Leon and its ZIP codes
Leon at a glance
- Leon is about 23 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $66,250 a year, 11% less than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $113,100 (48% below Kansas) and median rent is $904 a month.
Local data for Leon, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Leon, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,250
Poverty rate
14.7%
Median home value
$113,100
Median rent
$904/mo
Homeownership
79.8%
Bachelor's or higher
12.4%
Median age
54.1
Average commute
28.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (129), Irish Americans (56), Mexican Americans (27).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Butler County. PPP loans are for Leon.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,558
19,973 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,909
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$469M
FY 2026, $6,967 per person
How people get to work
Leon, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.3%
- Carpooled6.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home10.4%
Average one-way commute: 28.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Leon, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,725
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
151
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 20°F
38.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Leon, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.4%
U.S. 33.3% +6.1 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.9%
U.S. 12.8% +5.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.6%
U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts
Cities near Leon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AugustaCity | 10 mi | 4.2 |
| El DoradoCity | 10 mi | 9.6 |
| RosaliaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| LathamCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| TowandaCity | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| BeaumontCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| DouglassCity | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| AtlantaCity | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| BentonCity | 19 mi | 1.4 |
| AndoverCity | 19 mi | 10.6 |
| RockCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.4 |
| Rose HillCity | 21 mi | 2.3 |
| PotwinCity | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| PiedmontCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3.7 |
| GreenwichCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.1 |
| CassodayCity | 25 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Leon, KS in?
- Leon is in Butler County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Leon, KS?
- About 607 people live in Leon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Leon?
- Nearby places include Augusta (10 mi), El Dorado (10 mi), Rosalia (12 mi), Latham (13 mi), Towanda (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023