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Leota, MN
Census-designated place in Nobles County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 56153.
Population
169
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
111
ZIP codes
1
Leota and its ZIP codes
Leota at a glance
- Leota is 54% denser than Minnesota as a whole.
Local data for Leota, MN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nobles County. PPP loans are for Leota.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,941
9,959 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,203
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$153M
FY 2026, $6,854 per person
PPP loans
$388K
15 loans, 45 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Leota, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
723
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
18
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 4°F
30.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Leota, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.4%
U.S. 33.3% +2.1 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
ZIP codes in Leota
1 in or overlapping Leota. Population shown
Cities near Leota
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KennethCity | 5.6 mi | 1.1 |
| EdgertonCity | 6.4 mi | 1.2 |
| LismoreCity | 6.6 mi | 0.3 |
| ChandlerCity | 8 mi | 0.8 |
| HardwickCity | 9.4 mi | 1.8 |
| WilmontCity | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| TroskyCity | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| Lake WilsonCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| HatfieldCity | 12 mi | 2.8 |
| MagnoliaCity | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| WoodstockCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| IonaCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| AdrianCity | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| HadleyCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| LuverneCity | 15 mi | 3.7 |
| SlaytonCity | 17 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Leota, MN in?
- Leota is in Nobles County, Minnesota.
- What ZIP codes are in Leota, MN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Leota include 56153.
- What is the population of Leota, MN?
- About 169 people live in Leota, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Leota?
- Nearby places include Kenneth (5.6 mi), Edgerton (6.4 mi), Lismore (6.6 mi), Chandler (8 mi), Hardwick (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023