Leadore is a small town of 132 in Idaho, with a median household income of $28,942
.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Leadore stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Leadore is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Leadore city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 89.1
Leadore's overall cost of living index is 89.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Leadore costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Leadore, ID
National Avg
Median Home Value
$76,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,063
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
85.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$28,942
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Leadore's violent crime rate is 124.6 per 100,000 residents
— 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
124.6 /100k
Property Crime
411.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Leadore is served primarily by SOUTH LEMHI DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Leadore, ID
National Avg
School District
SOUTH LEMHI DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
8.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Leadore sees average highs of 29.7°F in January
and 82.5°F in July,
with 31.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 41.5 inches of snow per year.
Leadore's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Leadore roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $76,500 and median rent is $1,063/month.
Leadore's violent crime rate is 124.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 411.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Leadore are operated by SOUTH LEMHI DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.0:1. 16.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Leadore, ID has a population of 132, a median household income of $28,942, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Leadore averages 29.7°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.2 inches
with about 41.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Leadore, ID is covered by 1 ZIP code: 83464.
The population of Leadore, Idaho is 132 with a median age of 38.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Leadore: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $76,500, median household income $28,942, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Leadore side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.