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Population in 2010: 774.
Population change since 2000: -4.8%
 
Males: 403  (52.1%)
Females: 371  (47.9%)
Median resident age:

46.2 years
Wisconsin median age:

42.6 years

Zip codes: 53911.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $89,195 (it was $51,750 in 2000)
Leeds:

$89,195
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $42,481 (it was $22,205 in 2000)

Leeds town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $293,033 (it was $130,700 in 2000)
Leeds:

$293,033
WI:

$252,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $327,309; detached houses: $337,146; townhouses or other attached units: $267,084; in 2-unit structures: $277,464; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $247,432; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $305,110; mobile homes: $52,521
March 2022 cost of living index in Leeds: 92.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Leeds, WI (2010)
    • 75096.9%White alone
    • 81.0%Hispanic
    • 70.9%American Indian alone
    • 40.5%Two or more races
    • 30.4%Black alone
    • 20.3%Asian alone

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Ancestries: German (56.2%), Norwegian (21.8%), Irish (8.0%), English (7.1%), Swiss (3.7%), United States (3.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1059 feet

Land area: 35.5 square miles.

Population density: 22 people per square mile   (very low).

Leeds, Wisconsin map

2 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.2%
Wisconsin:

3.6%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Leeds town:

1.2% ($1,524)
Wisconsin:

2.0% ($2,245)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Madison, WI (18.0 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (132.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Arlington, WI (1.8 miles ),
DeForest, WI (2.4 miles ),
Hampden, WI (2.5 miles ),
Poynette, WI (2.5 miles ),
Lowville, WI (2.6 miles ),
Vienna, WI (2.7 miles ),
Windsor, WI (2.8 miles ),
Otsego, WI (2.9 miles )

Latitude: 43.33 N, Longitude: 89.32 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 608

Distribution of median household income in Leeds, WI in 2022
Leeds satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.3%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
Most common industries in Leeds, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.8%)
  • Construction (9.4%)
  • Educational services (6.9%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.9%)
  • Health care (5.7%)
  • Public administration (4.5%)
  • Truck transportation (4.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (16.5%)
  • Construction (13.1%)
  • Educational services (6.5%)
  • Truck transportation (5.8%)
  • Food (5.0%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (5.0%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (4.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (12.6%)
  • Health care (11.3%)
  • Educational services (7.4%)
  • Public administration (7.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.1%)
  • Construction (5.2%)
Most common occupations in Leeds, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (10.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (15.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.9%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.0%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.0%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (12.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.0%)
  • Computer specialists (4.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.9%)
  • Registered nurses (3.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.9%)

Average climate in Leeds, Wisconsin

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 68.0. This is about average.

City:

68.0
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2003 was 4.36. This is about average. Closest monitor was 10.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

4.36
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.176. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 10.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.176
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 31.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 5.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.8
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 14.7. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 18.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

14.7
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 7.52. This is about average. Closest monitor was 15.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.52
U.S.:

8.11
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2005 was 0.00428. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 5.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00428
U.S.:

0.00931

Tornado activity:

Leeds-area historical tornado activity is above Wisconsin state average. It is 76% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/7/1984, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 10.8 miles away from the Leeds town center killed 9 people and injured 200 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 9/26/1951, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 10.3 miles away from the town center killed one person and injured 9 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Leeds-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 28% 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 345.5 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 131.0 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 320.6 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 345.5 miles away from the city center
On 2/10/2010 at 09:59:35, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 102.8 miles away from the city center
On 5/2/2015 at 16:23:07, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 211.3 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 Columbia County (10) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 3, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Leeds topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Leeds:

  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY-LODI (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; LODI, WI)
  • THE WILLOWS NURSING AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; SUN PRAIRIE, WI)
  • SUN PRAIRIE HEALTH CARE CTR (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; SUN PRAIRIE, WI)
  • COLUMBIA HLTH CARE CTR (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; WYOCENA, WI)
  • OAKWOOD VILLAGE EAST HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; MADISON, WI)
  • WAUNAKEE MNR HLTH CARE CTR (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; WAUNAKEE, WI)
  • WI DIALYSIS INC - EAST (Dialysis Facility, about 13 miles away; MADISON, WI)

Amtrak stations near Leeds:

  • 16 miles: COLUMBUS (359 LUDINGTON ST.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service.
  • 17 miles: PORTAGE (400 W. ONEIDA ST.) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.
  • 18 miles: MADISON (800 LANGDON ST.) - Bus Station . Services: enclosed waiting area, public payphones, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Leeds:

  • Herzing University-Madison (about 13 miles; Madison, WI; Full-time enrollment: 3,160)
  • Madison Area Technical College (about 15 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 9,603)
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison (about 19 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 34,621)
  • University of Wisconsin Colleges (about 19 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 10,019)
  • Edgewood College (about 20 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 2,455)
  • University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (about 45 miles; Whitewater, WI; FT enrollment: 11,124)
  • Marian University (about 55 miles; Fond Du Lac, WI; FT enrollment: 2,045)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Leeds Center (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Leeds: Spring Prairie Lutheran Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Spring Prairie Cemetery (1), Zion Cemetery (2), Leeds Center Cemetery (3), Greenwood Cemetery (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and swamps: Goose Lake (A), Schoenberg Marsh (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Columbia County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.4 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

69.8%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

4.9%
Whole state:

7.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

2.8%
Whole state:

8.7%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

1.0%
Whole state:

3.7%

For population 15 years and over in Leeds:

Marital status in Leeds, WI
  • Never married: 23.6%
  • Now married: 62.5%
  • Separated: 1.0%
  • Widowed: 5.4%
  • Divorced: 7.5%

For population 25 years and over in Leeds:

  • High school or higher: 87.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.8%
  • Unemployed: 2.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.7
Wisconsin average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Leeds, WI (based on Columbia County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic11,4739
Evangelical Protestant9,99044
Mainline Protestant9,91134
Other93
None25,450-
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: 10
Here:

1.81 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
Here:

0.36 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 35
This county:

6.35 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 68
This county:

12.33 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

8.64 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Columbia County:

7.3%
Wisconsin:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Columbia County:

26.8%
Wisconsin:

27.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Columbia County:

14.0%
State:

13.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Leeds:

  • WHFA (1240 AM; 1 kW; POYNETTE, WI; Owner: STARBOARD BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WNWC (1190 AM; daytime; 5 kW; SUN PRAIRIE, WI; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • WTSO (1070 AM; 10 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WLMV (1480 AM; 10 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: MID-WEST MANAGEMENT, INC.)
  • WTDY (1670 AM; 10 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: MID-WEST MANAGEMENT, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WHA (970 AM; 5 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: BOARD REGENTS OF UNIV OF WI SYSTEM)
  • WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WIBA (1310 AM; 5 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WTUX (1550 AM; daytime; 5 kW; MADISON, WI)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Leeds:

  • WOLX-FM (94.9 FM; BARABOO, WI; Owner: ENTERCOM MADISON LICENSE, LLC.)
  • WBZU (105.1 FM; WAUNAKEE, WI; Owner: ENTERCOM MADISON LICENSE, LLC.)
  • WERN (88.7 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WZEE (104.1 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WIBA-FM (101.5 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMAD-FM (92.1 FM; SUN PRAIRIE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCJZ (96.3 FM; SAUK CITY, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WORT (89.9 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: BACK PORCH RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WJWD (90.3 FM; MARSHALL, WI; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • WTLX (100.5 FM; COLUMBUS, WI; Owner: GOOD KARMA BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WHIT-FM (93.1 FM; DE FOREST, WI; Owner: MID-WEST MANAGEMENT, INC.)
  • WDDC (100.1 FM; PORTAGE, WI; Owner: ZOE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • W215AQ (90.9 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WMGN (98.1 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: MID-WEST MANAGEMENT, INC.)
  • WJJO (94.1 FM; WATERTOWN, WI; Owner: MID-WEST MANAGMENT, INC.)
  • WNWC-FM (102.5 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • WMMM-FM (105.5 FM; VERONA, WI; Owner: ENTERCOM MADISON LICENSE, LLC.)
  • WWQM-FM (106.3 FM; MIDDLETON, WI; Owner: MID-WEST MANAGEMENT INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Leeds:

  • WISC-TV (Channel 3; MADISON, WI; Owner: TELEVISION WISCONSIN, INC.)
  • WMSN-TV (Channel 47; MADISON, WI; Owner: WMSN LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WKOW-TV (Channel 27; MADISON, WI; Owner: WKOW TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WHA-TV (Channel 21; MADISON, WI; Owner: BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIV. OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM)
  • WMTV (Channel 15; MADISON, WI; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • W23BW (Channel 23; MADISON, WI; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W58CO (Channel 58; SAULT STE. MARIE, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W38CT (Channel 38; MADISON, WI; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WWRS-TV (Channel 52; MAYVILLE, WI; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)
  • W08CK (Channel 8; MADISON-MIDDLETON, WI; Owner: HEALTHY'S, INC.)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

5
  • Vicki Schultheis, W6475 County Highway K (Lat: 43.309444 Lon: -89.323500), Type: 60.4, Structure height: 55021 m, Overall height: 55.5 m, Registrant: Centurylink, Vicki.Schultheis@centurylink.Com, , Hood -River, Phone: (360) 905-6839

  • Vicki Schultheis, W6475 County Highway K (Lat: 43.309444 Lon: -89.323500), Type: 60.4, Structure height: 55021 m, Overall height: 55.5 m, Registrant: Centurylink, Vicki.Schultheis@centurylink.Com, , Hood -River, Phone: (360) 905-6839

  • Leslie West, W6475 County Highway K (Lat: 43.309444 Lon: -89.323500), Type: 60.4, Structure height: 55021 m, Overall height: 55.5 m, Registrant: Vertical Bridge Towers, LLC, Fcc-Faa@verticalbridge.Com, Ste. 200, Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 221-0987

  • Leslie N Lindeman, W6475 County Highway K (Lat: 43.309444 Lon: -89.323500), Type: 60.4, Structure height: 55021 m, Overall height: 55.5 m, Registrant: Centurytel Of Southern Wisconsin, LLC, Fcc-Faa@verticalbridge.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 406-4015

  • Richard Hickey, W6475 County Highway K (Lat: 43.309444 Lon: -89.323500), Type: 60.4, Structure height: 55021 m, Overall height: 55.5 m, Registrant: Vertical Bridge Reit, LLC, Rhickey@verticalbridge.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 406-4015


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Leeds, WI
  • 58.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 20.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 10.7%Utility gas
  • 6.4%Wood
  • 3.4%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Leeds, WI
  • 46.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 28.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 15.6%Utility gas
  • 9.1%Electricity


Leeds compared to Wisconsin state average:

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