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Leon, WV
Town in Mason County, West Virginia.
Population
252
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
787
ZIP codes
0
Leon and its ZIP codes
Leon at a glance
- Leon is about 11 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Leon, WV
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mason County. PPP loans are for Leon.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,835
6,881 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,843
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$187M
FY 2026, $7,343 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Leon, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
437
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
77
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 19°F
46.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Leon, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.3%
U.S. 33.3% +10.0 pts
Diabetes
18.7%
U.S. 12.1% +6.6 pts
Smoking
25.7%
U.S. 12.8% +12.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.7%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Leon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BuffaloTown | 9.2 mi | 1.2 |
| CottagevilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| HendersonTown | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| Point PleasantCity | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| Kanauga, OHCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Apple GroveCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.3 |
| Gallipolis FerryCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| RipleyCity | 14 mi | 3.2 |
| Gallipolis, OHVillage | 14 mi | 3.6 |
| EleanorTown | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| WinfieldTown | 15 mi | 2.4 |
| Racine, OHVillage | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| HometownCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| Cheshire, OHVillage | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| New HavenTown | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| BancroftTown | 17 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Leon, WV in?
- Leon is in Mason County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Leon, WV?
- About 252 people live in Leon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Leon?
- Nearby places include Buffalo (9.2 mi), Cottageville (11 mi), Henderson (11 mi), Point Pleasant (12 mi), Kanauga, OH (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023