Leando, Iowa

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Population in 2010: 115.
Population change since 2000: -14.8%
Males: 55  (48.1%)
Females: 60  (51.9%)
Median resident age:

50.2 years
Iowa median age:

44.4 years

Zip code: 52565

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-657,380,510 (it was $36,875 in 2000)
Leando $-657,380,510
IA $69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $35,837 (it was $17,097 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-714,390,601 (it was $31,500 in 2000)
Leando $-714,390,601
IA $194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $155,519; detached houses: $154,848
March 2022 cost of living index in Leando: 82.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%
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Ancestries: Northern European (60.9%), Norwegian (39.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 630 feet

Land area: 1.97 square miles.

Population density: 58 people per square mile   (very low).

Leando, Iowa map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Leando CDP:

0.7% ($217)
Iowa:

1.3% ($1,077)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Iowa City, IA (64.0 miles , pop. 62,220).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (178.6 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (239.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Douds, IA (0.7 miles),
Birmingham, IA (2.8 miles ),
Libertyville, IA (3.0 miles ),
Eldon, IA (3.0 miles ),
Keosauqua, IA (3.1 miles ),
Milton, IA (3.4 miles ),
Batavia, IA (3.5 miles ),
Floris, IA (3.6 miles)

Latitude: 40.83 N, Longitude: 92.09 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 641

Distribution of house value in Leando, IA in 2022

Leando satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.7%
Iowa:

2.7%

Average climate in Leando, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 89.3. This is worse than average.

City:

89.3
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 1.85. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 10.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.85
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.174. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 10.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.174
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 38.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 10.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

38.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2005 was 18.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 10.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

18.9
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 9.70. This is about average. Closest monitor was 10.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.70
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Leando-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Iowa state average. It is 52% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/24/1967, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 13.0 miles away from the Leando place center injured 2 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 1/24/1967, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 2.6 miles away from the place center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Leando-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 209% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 277.7 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 277.7 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 262.9 miles away from Leando center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 401.7 miles away from Leando center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 288.2 miles away from Leando center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 302.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Van Buren County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Storms: 8, Tornadoes: 3, Winter Storms: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Leando topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Leando:

  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - VAN BUREN (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; KEOSAUQUA, IA)
  • VAN BUREN COUNTY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 10 miles away; KEOSAUQUA, IA)
  • VAN BUREN COUNTY PHNS (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; KEOSAUQUA, IA)
  • SOUTHEASTERN RENAL DIALYSIS, L.C. - FAIRFIELD (Dialysis Facility, about 13 miles away; FAIRFIELD, IA)
  • JEFFERSON COUNTY HEALTH CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 13 miles away; FAIRFIELD, IA)
  • NURSE IN THE HOUSE, INC (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; FAIRFIELD, IA)
  • NELSON NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; FAIRFIELD, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Leando:

  • Indian Hills Community College (about 22 miles; Ottumwa, IA; Full-time enrollment: 4,034)
  • Southeastern Community College (about 48 miles; West Burlington, IA; FT enrollment: 2,251)
  • Truman State University (about 52 miles; Kirksville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,553)
  • University of Iowa (about 65 miles; Iowa City, IA; FT enrollment: 24,735)
  • Western Illinois University (about 78 miles; Macomb, IL; FT enrollment: 10,755)
  • Kirkwood Community College (about 78 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; FT enrollment: 11,503)
  • Eastern Iowa Community College District (about 92 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 5,507)

Points of interest:

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Cemetery: Leando Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Creek: Holcomb Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Van Buren County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.3 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

62.0%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

16.0%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 2.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Leando:

Marital status in Leando, IA
  • Never married: 0.0%
  • Now married: 40.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 60.0%

For population 25 years and over in Leando:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 60.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 94.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

3.0
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Leando, IA (based on Van Buren County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant1,41116
Evangelical Protestant1,38513
Catholic2351
None4,539-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
Van Buren County:

6.52 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 9
This county:

11.73 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
Here:

7.82 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Van Buren County:

8.4%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.3%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

11.0%
Iowa:

14.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Leando:

  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KBIZ (1240 AM; 1 kW; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FAIRFIELD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSUI (910 AM; 5 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KCJJ (1630 AM; 10 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: RIVER CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Leando:

  • KIIK-FM (95.9 FM; FAIRFIELD, IA; Owner: FAIRFIELD MEIDA GROUP, INC.)
  • KRKN (104.3 FM; ELDON, IA; Owner: O-TOWN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KOJY (106.9 FM; BLOOMFIELD, IA; Owner: HORIZON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOKX-FM (95.3 FM; KEOKUK, IA; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • KRXL (94.5 FM; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: KIRX, INC.)
  • KOTM-FM (97.7 FM; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FMC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KAYP (89.9 FM; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KTWA (92.7 FM; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FAIRFIELD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • KMEM-FM (100.5 FM; MEMPHIS, MO; Owner: BOYER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Leando:

  • KTVO (Channel 3; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: KTVO LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)
  • K54AF (Channel 54; KEOSAUQUA, ETC., IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KYOU-TV (Channel 15; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K55GS (Channel 55; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K45EE (Channel 45; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K49DX (Channel 49; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K33AA (Channel 33; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • K65GA (Channel 65; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K21EM (Channel 21; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K31ED (Channel 31; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K53FC (Channel 53; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K58ER (Channel 58; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K23CI (Channel 23; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: OTTUMWA AREA TRANSLATOR SYSTEM, INC.)
  • K25DE (Channel 25; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: OTTUMWA AREA TRANSLATOR SYSTEM, INC.)
  • K27CV (Channel 27; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: OTTUMWA AREA TRANSLATOR SYSTEM, INC.)
  • KGWB-TV (Channel 26; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: BURLINGTON TELEVISION ACQUISITION CORP.)
  • K51FJ (Channel 51; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K10OO (Channel 10; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: RICHARD P. JACKSON, JR.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 19Number of bridges
  • 194ft / 58.9mTotal length
  • 3,455Total average daily traffic
  • 582Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,455Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Leando, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11940-1949
  • 41950-1959
  • 31960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 31980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 42000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Leando, IA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Leando)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Leando, Cr V64; 1.5 Mi S Of (Lat: 40.812667 Lon: -92.082667), Type: Tower, Structure height: 78.9 m, Overall height: 85.3 m, Call Sign: WPZK739,
    Assigned Frequencies: 44.5800 MHz, Grant Date: 02/02/2004, Expiration Date: 02/02/2014, Cancellation Date: 10/29/2012, Certifier: Robert Leedham, Registrant: Keller And Heckman LLP, 1001 G Street Nw, Suite 500 West, Washington, DC 20001, Phone: (202) 434-4282, Fax: (202) 434-4646, Email:

  • LEANDO MW SITE, 15006 160th Street (Lat: 40.812722 Lon: -92.082444), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 79.2 m, Overall height: 81.1 m, Call Sign: WQNN444,
    Assigned Frequencies: 44.5800 MHz, Grant Date: 04/20/2021, Expiration Date: 03/30/2031, Certifier: Robert Leedham, Registrant: Bnsf Railway Co., 4515 Kansas Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (913) 551-4015, Fax: (913) 551-4053, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • Leando, Cr V64 - 1.5mi W Of (Lat: 40.812667 Lon: -92.082667), Type: Tower, Structure height: 78.9 m, Overall height: 85.3 m, Call Sign: KYH29,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6034.15 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, Grant Date: 07/30/2021, Expiration Date: 05/24/2031, Registrant: Bnsf Railway Co., 4515 Kansas Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (913) 551-4015, Email:


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Leando, IA
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Leando compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.
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