Leighton, IA
Living in Leighton
Bikeability14
Walkability47
Commute89
Public Transit16
Affordability92
Public Safety83
Airports24
Hospitals70
Colleges62
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools95
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
221Population+3 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated-9% (2010–19)
82%Family Households-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years17%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Caucasian95%
Multiracial5%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate42%
Some College41%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household82%
Householder living alone18%
Economy
$59kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
97%Above Poverty+8% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year-8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K42%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K1%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector67%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance22%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts13%
Sales and office22%
Service30%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Walked4%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$108kMedian Home Value-$9.6k (2010–19)
-Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$7 (2010–19)
85%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached94%
Year Structure Built
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1939 or earlier51%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K48%
$150K to $199K9%
$300K to $399K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity15%
LP gas5%
Utility gas77%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Leighton
United States45
Iowa35
Mahaska County35
Property Crime in Leighton
United States48
Iowa43
Mahaska County37
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump73%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 26 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 25 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Leighton
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding50
Tornado26
Blizzard6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Leighton, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Leighton, IA
Pella Christian High School
7 miles, NW
Oskaloosa Christian School
8 miles, E
Pella Christian Grade School
8 miles, NW
Peoria Christian School
9 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Leighton, IA
William Penn University
7 miles, E
Central College
8 miles, NW
Grinnell College
28 miles, N
Simpson College
40 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Leighton, IA
Pella Regional Health Center
8 miles, NW
Mahaska Health Partnership
9 miles, E
Knoxville Hospital & Clinics
17 miles, W
Monroe County Hospital
20 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Leighton, IA
Des Moines International Airport
47 miles, W
The Eastern Iowa Airport
67 miles, NE
Waterloo Regional Airport
86 miles, N
Quad City International Airport
118 miles, E