Living in Leadington, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Leadington · Census data 2020–2024
Leadington has 901 residents with a median age of 37.4. The median household income is $37,938 (46% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $169,600, the median rent is $790/month.
Leadington is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Leadington at a glance
- Population
- 901
- Median age
- 37.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $37,938State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $169,600State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $790/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 30.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.1%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Leadington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 46% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 15.2%; a poverty rate of 22.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Leadington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Leadington the median home value is $169,600, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $790 per month, which is 29.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,214 a month in housing costs.
Leadington median household income
The median household income in Leadington is $37,938 and the income per person is $22,999. 22.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Leadington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 456
- Owner-occupied
- 30.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 69.7%
- Vacant
- 16.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2002
- Average household size
- 2.38
Leadington demographics
- Population
- 901
- Median age
- 37.4
- Under 18
- 24.2%
- 65 and older
- 15.5%
- Households
- 379
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Leadington ›
Education in Leadington
19.1% of adults 25 and older in Leadington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 5.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Leadington
- Unemployment rate
- 15.2%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 9.7%
- Drive alone
- 73.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.7%
Leadington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leadington | 901 | $37,938 | $169,600 | $790 |
| Park Hills | 8,678 | $52,563 | $131,300 | $790 |
| Desloge | 4,863 | $60,820 | $127,500 | $636 |
| Farmington | 18,282 | $53,729 | $196,500 | $855 |
| Leadwood | 1,354 | $44,783 | $63,200 | $896 |
| Doe Run | 775 | $83,065 | $129,900 | — |
| Bonne Terre | 6,683 | $46,179 | $153,000 | $641 |
| Terre du Lac | 2,516 | $86,019 | $199,300 | — |
| Bismarck | 1,508 | $40,250 | $107,800 | $676 |
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What is the median household income in Leadington, MO?
The median household income in Leadington is $37,938, 46% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Leadington?
The median home value in Leadington is $169,600, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Leadington?
The median gross rent in Leadington is $790 per month, about 29.4% of household income.
Is Leadington, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 46% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 15.2%; a poverty rate of 22.1%.
What is the median age in Leadington?
The median age in Leadington is 37.4 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Leadington?
The average commute to work in Leadington is 22 minutes; 9.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Leadington?
The unemployment rate in Leadington is 15.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Leadington?
19.1% of adults in Leadington have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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