Leeton is a small town of 684 in Missouri, with a median household income of $50,625
and a 3.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Leeton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Leeton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Leeton 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: 89.6
Leeton's overall cost of living index is 89.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Leeton costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Leeton, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$92,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$831
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
62.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$50,625
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Leeton's violent crime rate is 181.3 per 100,000 residents
— 52% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
181.3 /100k
Property Crime
1398.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Leeton is served primarily by LEETON R-X.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Leeton, MO
National Avg
School District
LEETON R-X
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Leeton sees average highs of 38.8°F in January
and 86.5°F in July,
with 44.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 11.1 inches of snow per year.
Leeton's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Leeton roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $92,900 and median rent is $831/month.
Leeton's violent crime rate is 181.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1398.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Leeton are operated by LEETON R-X.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1. 8.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Leeton, MO has a population of 684, a median household income of $50,625, and an unemployment rate of 3.8%.
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.
Leeton averages 38.8°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.4 inches
with about 11.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Leeton, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 64761.
The population of Leeton, Missouri is 684 with a median age of 29.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Leeton: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $92,900, median household income $50,625, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Leeton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
