What are the schools like in Leigh, NE?

Leigh is served primarily by LEIGH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.9:1.

What is the median household income in Leigh?

The median household income in Leigh, NE is $58,194 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.0%.

What is the weather like in Leigh, NE?

Leigh has an average high temperature of 30.8°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.7 inches.

Leigh, NE Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Leigh, NE affordable or expensive?

Leigh's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Leigh is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $85,500 and the median rent is $765 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Leigh, NE?

Leigh has a violent crime rate of 93.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 392.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Leigh, NE a Good Place to Live?

Leigh is a small town of 429 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $58,194 and a 1.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Leigh 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 Leigh is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Leigh 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: 87.3

Leigh's overall cost of living index is 87.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Leigh costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Leigh, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$85,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$765	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$58,194	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Leigh's violent crime rate is 93.4 per 100,000 residents — 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

93.4 /100k

Property Crime

392.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Leigh is served primarily by LEIGH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Leigh, NE	National Avg
School District	LEIGH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Leigh sees average highs of 30.8°F in January and 85.6°F in July, with 27.5 inches of annual precipitation and 23.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Leigh, NE
Average High — January	30.8°F
Average High — July	85.6°F
Annual Precipitation	27.5"
Annual Snowfall	23.7"

Demographics

Metric	Leigh, NE	National Avg
Population	429	—
Median Age	42.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	15.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	29.1%	22.2%
65 and over	21.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Creston, NE 6 mi Clarkson, NE 6 mi Howells, NE 12 mi Humphrey, NE 13 mi Madison, NE 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Leigh

Leigh, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68643

Leigh vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leigh, NE affordable or expensive?

Leigh's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Leigh roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $85,500 and median rent is $765/month.

What is the crime rate in Leigh, NE?

Leigh's violent crime rate is 93.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 392.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Leigh?

Public schools in Leigh are operated by LEIGH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1. 12.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Leigh, NE a good place to live?

Leigh, NE has a population of 429, a median household income of $58,194, and an unemployment rate of 1.0%. 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.

What is the weather like in Leigh?

Leigh averages 30.8°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 27.5 inches with about 23.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Leigh?

Leigh, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68643.

What is the population of Leigh?

The population of Leigh, Nebraska is 429 with a median age of 42.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Leigh?

Key numbers for living in Leigh: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $85,500, median household income $58,194, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Leigh side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.