Fort Leonard Wood
Census-designated place in Pulaski County, Missouri
Fort Leonard Wood is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Pulaski County, Missouri, with 15,959 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,142 ft (348 m) above sea level. The nearest town is St. Robert, 5.4 miles N.
- 15,959residents (2020 Census)
- 1,142 ftelevation · 348 m
- 23.0 sq miland area · 59.6 km²
- 693 / sq mipopulation density
- 65473ZIP code
About Fort Leonard Wood
Fort Leonard Wood is a U.S. Army training installation located in the Missouri Ozarks. The main gate is located on the southern boundary of the city of St. Robert. The post was created in December 1940 and named in honor of General Leonard Wood (former Chief of Staff) in January 1941. Originally intended to train infantry troops, in 1941 it became an engineer training post with the creation of the Engineer Replacement Training Center. During World War II Italian and German POWs were interned at the fort.
In 1984, as part of the Base Realignment and Closure process, most of the U.S. Army Engineer School's operations were consolidated at Fort Leonard Wood. Before that, officer training was conducted at Fort Belvoir, Virginia.
In 1999, again as part of the Base Realignment and Closure process, Fort McClellan, Alabama, was closed, and the U.S. Army Chemical Corps and Military Police Corps schools were transferred to Fort Leonard Wood, which was concurrently redesignated the U.S. Army Maneuver Support Center.
In 2009, the U.S. Army Maneuver Support Center was redesignated the U.S. Army Maneuver Support Center of Excellence (MSCoE); the "center of excellence" designation was placed on almost all U.S. Army training institutions.
The current commanding general is Major General Christopher G. Beck and the command sergeant major is Command Sergeant Major Jorge Arzabala.
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Living in Fort Leonard Wood
- Median household income
- $67,772
- Median rent
- $1,250/mo
- Median age
- 20.5
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Fort Leonard Wood had 15,959 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 15,959 |
|---|---|
| Density | 693 per sq mi (268 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fort Leonard Wood at a glance
| State | Missouri (MO) |
|---|---|
| County | Pulaski County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 15,959 (2020) |
| Land area | 23.03 sq mi (59.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,142 ft (348 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.7562° N, 92.1278° W |
| ZIP code | 65473 |
| Official website | wood.army.mil |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2925264 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fort Leonard Wood
- St. Robert5.4 mi N
- Waynesville6.7 mi NW
- Edgar Springs14.8 mi E
- Crocker15.2 mi NW
- Richland16.5 mi NW
- Newburg16.6 mi NE
- Dixon16.6 mi N
- Doolittle18.2 mi NE
- Plato18.3 mi S
- Stoutland21.6 mi W
- Licking22.9 mi SE
- Rolla23.9 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Fort Leonard Wood
What county is Fort Leonard Wood in?
Fort Leonard Wood is in Pulaski County, Missouri.
What is the population of Fort Leonard Wood, MO?
15,959 people lived in Fort Leonard Wood at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fort Leonard Wood, MO?
The ZIP code of Fort Leonard Wood is 65473.
What is the elevation of Fort Leonard Wood?
1,142 feet (348 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fort Leonard Wood?
St. Robert (5.4 mi), Waynesville (6.7 mi), Edgar Springs (14.8 mi), Crocker (15.2 mi), Richland (16.5 mi).
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