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Leeton, MO


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Leeton, Missouri

Leeton, Missouri, in Johnson county, is 52 miles SE of Independence, Missouri (center to center) and 59 miles SE of Kansas City, Missouri. As of the year 2000 census, 619 people lived in Leeton.

The People and Families of Leeton

In Leeton, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Leeton had a median family income of $31,000.

Political Inclinations

Leeton residents donated more money ($250) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the city.

Leeton Housing

An estimated 67% of living spaces in Leeton are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Living alone is quite feasible in the city, with the choice of small rental properties there.

Commuting

In Leeton, 93% of commuters drive to work. Walking to work is pretty rare in Leeton.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Leeton Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Leeton Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Leeton, MO

Comparing Leeton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population75
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Male Share of the Population46
Racial Diversity33
Senior Citizens33
Age of the Population33
Well-Paid Single Men22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size79
Portion of People Married46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty45
People in Middle Class or Better33
Median Family Income23
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home22
Short Commute Times22
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Rents98
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Housing Recently Built66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
People Living Alone43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime33
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