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Leon, KS


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Leon, Kansas

Leon, Kansas, in Butler county, is 30 miles E of Wichita, Kansas. The city is considered part of the Wichita metropolitan area. Leon has a population of 645.

The People and Families of Leon

In Leon, about 64% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Leon had a median family income of $48,000. Leon has a large middle class.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Leon ($3,100). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

The streets of Leon are considered safe by both national and state standards.

Leon Housing

About 82% of housing units in Leon are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Leon, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Leon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Leon Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Leon Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Leon, KS

Comparing Leon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Racial Diversity78
Well-Paid Single Men53
Senior Citizens43
Male Share of the Population44
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty88
People in Middle Class or Better89
Median Family Income88
College Educated Adults31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home88
Walking and Biking to Work65
Public Transportation Use56
Short Commute Times31

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
Housing Recently Built46
Affordability of Rents32
People Living Alone32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime99
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