Leon
City in Decatur County, Iowa
Leon is a city in Decatur County, Iowa, with 1,822 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,125 ft (343 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Decatur, 4.0 miles W.
- 1,822residents (2020 Census)
- 1,125 ftelevation · 343 m
- 3.1 sq miland area · 8.1 km²
- 582 / sq mipopulation density
- 50144ZIP code
About Leon
Leon is a city in and the county seat of Decatur County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,822 at the time of the 2020 census.
The city is located near the Little River Lake Recreation Area. Leon is home to a major rodeo that has been Rodeo of the Year in Iowa for many years.
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Living in Leon
- Median household income
- $54,231
- Median home value
- $99,800
- Median rent
- $577/mo
- Median age
- 38.6
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Leon had 1,822 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,822 |
|---|---|
| Density | 582 per sq mi (225 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Leon at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Decatur County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,822 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.13 sq mi (8.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,125 ft (343 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.7413° N, 93.7556° W |
| ZIP code | 50144 |
| Official website | leoniowa.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1944535 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Leon
- Decatur4.0 mi W
- Davis City7.6 mi SW
- Van Wert9.1 mi N
- Garden Grove9.8 mi NE
- Weldon10.8 mi N
- Pleasanton11.0 mi S
- Grand River12.1 mi NW
- Lamoni12.4 mi SW
- Le Roy12.7 mi NE
- Kellerton15.6 mi W
- Humeston15.8 mi NE
- Beaconsfield16.1 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Leon
What county is Leon in?
Leon is in Decatur County, Iowa.
What is the population of Leon, IA?
1,822 people lived in Leon at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Leon, IA?
The ZIP code of Leon is 50144.
What is the elevation of Leon?
1,125 feet (343 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Leon?
Decatur (4.0 mi), Davis City (7.6 mi), Van Wert (9.1 mi), Garden Grove (9.8 mi), Weldon (10.8 mi).
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