Leigh, Nebraska

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Population in 2022: 429 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -2.9%
 
Males: 207  (48.4%)
Females: 222  (51.6%)
Median resident age:

43.5 years
Nebraska median age:

37.4 years

Zip codes: 68643.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $56,470 (it was $31,458 in 2000)
Leigh:

$56,470
NE:

$69,597

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,420 (it was $17,423 in 2000)

Leigh village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $96,645 (it was $44,600 in 2000)
Leigh:

$96,645
NE:

$232,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $176,237; detached houses: $183,068; townhouses or other attached units: $170,769; mobile homes: $21,069

Median gross rent in 2022: $761.

March 2022 cost of living index in Leigh: 74.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 6.8%

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  • Races in Leigh, NE (2022)
    • 36685.1%White alone
    • 5813.5%Hispanic
    • 20.5%Asian alone

Races in Leigh detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Nebraska and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Leigh, Nebraska as of May 12, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Leigh is 464 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


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Ancestries: German (49.2%), Czech (17.2%), American (4.0%), Austrian (2.8%), Italian (2.4%), English (1.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 03/7/1887

Elevation: 1600 feet

Land area: 0.60 square miles.

Population density: 711 people per square mile   (low).

Leigh, Nebraska map

15 residents are foreign born (3.0% Latin America, 0.5% Asia).

This village:

3.5%
Nebraska:

7.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,423 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,256 (1.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lincoln, NE (68.4 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (492.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Clarkson, NE (2.5 miles ),
Creston, NE (2.5 miles ),
Howells, NE (3.5 miles ),
Humphrey, NE (3.6 miles ),
Madison, NE (3.8 miles ),
Tarnov, NE (3.9 miles),
Lakeview, NE (4.0 miles ),
Stanton, NE (4.1 miles )

Latitude: 41.70 N, Longitude: 97.24 W

Area code: 402

Distribution of median household income in Leigh, NE in 2022
Distribution of house value in Leigh, NE in 2022
Leigh satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 3 buildings, average cost: $413,300
  • 2021: 2 buildings, average cost: $397,500
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $195,000
  • 2017: 3 buildings, average cost: $262,300
  • 2016: 2 buildings, average cost: $45,000
  • 2015: 2 buildings, average cost: $72,500
  • 2014: 4 buildings, average cost: $164,100
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $275,000
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $238,000
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $238,000
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $70,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Leigh, NE residents
Average permit cost in Leigh, NE
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.7%
Nebraska:

2.2%
Most common industries in Leigh, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Food & beverage stores (10.4%)
  • Educational services (9.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.4%)
  • Construction (7.4%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.4%)
  • Food (5.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (15.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.2%)
  • Educational services (8.2%)
  • Repair & maintenance (8.2%)
  • Food (7.1%)
  • Farm supplies merchant wholesalers (4.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Food & beverage stores (12.5%)
  • Educational services (10.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.6%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (8.7%)
  • Health care (8.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.7%)
Most common occupations in Leigh, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.4%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.0%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.0%)
  • Cashiers (4.0%)
  • Food processing workers (4.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (11.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.1%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5.1%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.1%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (4.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.7%)
  • Cashiers (6.7%)
  • Personal appearance workers (5.8%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5.8%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4.8%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (4.8%)

Average climate in Leigh, Nebraska

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Leigh-area historical tornado activity is near Nebraska state average. It is 83% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/5/1964, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 24.6 miles away from the Leigh village center killed 4 people and injured 50 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 3/13/1990, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 21.5 miles away from the village center injured 8 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Leigh-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Nebraska state average. It is 311% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 365.5 miles away from Leigh center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 112.3 miles away from Leigh center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 205.4 miles away from Leigh center
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 207.1 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 427.7 miles away from the city center
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 704.6 miles away from Leigh center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Colfax County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 5, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Leigh topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Leigh:

  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER - CLARKSON (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; CLARKSON, NE)
  • COUNTRYSIDE HOME (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; MADISON, NE)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Leigh:

  • Northeast Community College (about 26 miles; Norfolk, NE; Full-time enrollment: 3,334)
  • Wayne State College (about 39 miles; Wayne, NE; FT enrollment: 3,121)
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln (about 68 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 20,817)
  • Nebraska Wesleyan University (about 68 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 2,072)
  • Southeast Community College Area (about 70 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 8,838)
  • Western Iowa Tech Community College (about 71 miles; Sioux City, IA; FT enrollment: 3,544)
  • University of Nebraska at Omaha (about 71 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,073)

Public high school in Leigh:

Public elementary/middle school in Leigh:

See full list of schools located in Leigh

Library in Leigh:

  • LEIGH PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $28,476; Location: 156 MAIN STREET; 5,397 books; 18 e-books; 106 audio materials; 438 video materials; 20 state licensed databases; 7 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Leigh: Maple Valley Cooperative Elevator (A), Colfax County Fairgrounds (B), Rick Charipar Memorial Golf Course (C), Leigh Rescue Unit (D), House of Yesteryear (E), Leigh Volunteer Fire Department (F), Leigh Police Department (G), Leigh Public Library (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Leigh: Saint Marys Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Zion Cemetery (1), Leigh Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Colfax County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Leigh and their reported violations in the past:

LEIGH, VILLAGE OF (Population served: 247, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
  • 26 regular monitoring violations
Average household size:
This village:

2.1 people
Nebraska:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

58.0%
Whole state:

64.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

8.3%
Whole state:

6.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 2.1% of all households

Banks with branches in Leigh (2011 data):

  • Citizens State Bank: Leigh Branch at 203 Main Street, branch established on 1935/07/09. Info updated 2011/06/30: Bank assets: $291.3 mil, Deposits: $257.1 mil, headquarters in Wisner, NE, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 11 total offices, Holding Company: Citizens National Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Leigh:

Marital status in Leigh, NE
  • Never married: 20.5%
  • Now married: 44.3%
  • Separated: 0.7%
  • Widowed: 18.3%
  • Divorced: 16.2%

For population 25 years and over in Leigh:

  • High school or higher: 93.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.4%
  • Unemployed: 4.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 35.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.1
Nebraska average:

11.2

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Leigh
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Leigh, NE (based on Colfax County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic4,4575
Mainline Protestant1,2146
Evangelical Protestant6374
Other-1
None4,207-
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: 6
Colfax County:

6.06 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

2.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
This county:

5.05 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

4.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 10
Colfax County:

10.10 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

7.76 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

7.9%
Nebraska:

7.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Colfax County:

28.0%
Nebraska:

28.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Colfax County:

24.2%
Nebraska:

12.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

59.0%
Nebraska:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Leigh:

57.0%
Nebraska:

45.5%

Average BMI:
Leigh:

27.8
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

17.0%
State:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

8.7%
State:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Leigh:

7.2
Nebraska:

6.8

Overweight people:
Leigh:

33.9%
Nebraska:

33.5%

General health condition:
This city:

63.8%
Nebraska:

55.6%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

78.1%
Nebraska:

78.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Leigh, NE Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Water Supply 1$4,320$51,8400$0
Financial Administration 0$0 2$2,296
Local Libraries 0$0 1$1,182
Totals for Government 1$4,320$51,8403$3,479

Leigh government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $340,000 ($792.54)
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $549,000 ($1279.72)
    Regular Highways: $80,000 ($186.48)
    Water Utilities: $70,000 ($163.17)
    Housing and Community Development: $65,000 ($151.52)
    Sewerage: $53,000 ($123.54)
    Solid Waste Management: $46,000 ($107.23)
    Parks and Recreation: $31,000 ($72.26)
    Police Protection: $26,000 ($60.61)
    Central Staff Services: $20,000 ($46.62)
    Local Fire Protection: $16,000 ($37.30)
    Financial Administration: $15,000 ($34.97)
    Libraries: $10,000 ($23.31)
    General Public Buildings: $3,000 ($6.99)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $31,000 ($72.26)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Sewerage: $5,000 ($11.66)
    Water Utilities: $5,000 ($11.66)
    Electric Utilities: $5,000 ($11.66)
    Regular Highways: $5,000 ($11.66)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $463,000 ($1079.25)

Leigh government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $88,000 ($205.13)
    Solid Waste Management: $34,000 ($79.25)
    Parks and Recreation: $7,000 ($16.32)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $154,000 ($358.97)
    Interest Earnings: $5,000 ($11.66)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $735,000 ($1713.29)
    Water Utilities: $106,000 ($247.09)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $54,000 ($125.87)
    General Local Government Support: $19,000 ($44.29)
  • Tax - Property: $101,000 ($235.43)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $38,000 ($88.58)

Leigh government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $813,000 ($1895.10)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $769,000 ($1792.54)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $66,000 ($153.85)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $23,000 ($53.61)

Leigh government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $262,000 ($610.72)

Strongest AM radio stations in Leigh:

  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KTIC (840 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WEST POINT, NE; Owner: WEST POINT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMMJ (750 AM; 10 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: JRK BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KJSK (900 AM; 1 kW; COLUMBUS, NE; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF COLUMBUS, INC.)
  • WJAG (780 AM; daytime; 1 kW; NORFOLK, NE)
  • KOMJ (590 AM; 5 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KOZN (1620 AM; 10 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Leigh:

  • KZEN (100.3 FM; CENTRAL CITY, NE; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF COLUMBUS, INC.)
  • KNEN (94.7 FM; NORFOLK, NE; Owner: CENTRAL RADIO, INC.)
  • KKOT (93.5 FM; COLUMBUS, NE; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF COLUMBUS, INC)
  • KEXL (106.7 FM; NORFOLK, NE; Owner: WJAG, INC.)
  • KXNE-FM (89.3 FM; NORFOLK, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KLIR (101.1 FM; COLUMBUS, NE; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF COLUMBUS, INC.)
  • KUSO (92.7 FM; ALBION, NE; Owner: FLOOD COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)

TV broadcast stations around Leigh:

  • K21ES (Channel 21; COLUMBUS, ETC, NE; Owner: DAVID C. BRODAHL)
  • K54EU (Channel 54; COLUMBUS-FREMONT, NE; Owner: GLENDA R. HARDERS)
  • K48FF (Channel 48; COLUMBUS, ETC, NE; Owner: DAVID F. HARDERS)
  • KXNE-TV (Channel 19; NORFOLK, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KUON-TV (Channel 12; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA)
  • K53GH (Channel 53; COLUMBUS, ETC., NE; Owner: MARY E. HARDERS)
  • K40FH (Channel 46; COLUMBUS, ETC., NE; Owner: DAVID F. HARDERS)
  • K28EN (Channel 28; COLUMBUS-FREMONT, NE; Owner: GLENDA R. HARDERS)
  • K28FS (Channel 28; FREMONT & OMAHA, NE; Owner: DAVID F. HARDERS)
  • K47FK (Channel 39; COLUMBUS-FREMONT, NE; Owner: ROGER E. HARDERS)
  • K49FP (Channel 49; COLUMBUS-FREMONT, NE; Owner: GLENDA R. HARDERS)
  • K52EX (Channel 52; COLUMBUS-FREMONT, NE; Owner: GLENDA R. HARDERS)
  • K55HX (Channel 55; COLUMBUS/FREMONT, NE; Owner: ROGER E. HARDERS)
  • K50EG (Channel 50; COLUMBUS, ETC., NE; Owner: DAVID F. HARDERS)
  • K35FM (Channel 35; NORFOLK, NE; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)

Leigh fatal accident list:

Aug 14, 1988 07:45 PM, Main St, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 27Number of bridges
  • 82ft / 25.5mTotal length
  • 2,240Total average daily traffic
  • 50Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,134Total future (year 2033) average daily traffic
New bridges in Leigh, NE - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 71930-1939
  • 31970-1979
  • 41980-1989
  • 61990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 52010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Leigh, NE

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

17 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Leigh)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Leigh Community School (Lat: 41.701389 Lon: -97.236417), Call Sign: KJP803,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.235 MHz, Grant Date: 09/11/2014, Expiration Date: 09/27/2024, Registrant: Electronic Engineering Co, 1100 Keo Way, Des Moines, IA 50309, Phone: (515) 283-1100, Fax: (515) 244-6948, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: KA0WTO, Grant Date: 09/19/1996, Expiration Date: 09/19/2006, Cancellation Date: 09/20/2008, Registrant: Kamin L Held, Rt 2 Box 25, Leigh, NE 68643

  • Call Sign: W0EVY, Grant Date: 12/13/1996, Expiration Date: 12/13/2006, Cancellation Date: 12/16/2008, Registrant: Bruce A Motycka, Leigh, NE 68643

  • Call Sign: KD0WPU, Licensee ID: L01812799, Grant Date: 09/12/2013, Expiration Date: 09/12/2023, Cancellation Date: 04/04/2014, Certifier: David A Wurdeman, Registrant: David A Wurdeman, 10868 475 St, Leigh, NE 68643

  • Call Sign: KN1DW, Previous Call Sign: KD0WPU, Licensee ID: L01812799, Grant Date: 01/06/2024, Expiration Date: 04/04/2034, Certifier: David A Wurdeman, Registrant: David A Wurdeman, 10868 475 St, Leigh, NE 68643


Most common first names in Leigh, NE among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1281.9 years
Otto1178.4 years
Anna888.4 years
William873.9 years
Mary886.5 years
Edward877.0 years
James873.0 years
George775.4 years
Joseph780.7 years
Henry775.2 years
Most common last names in Leigh, NE among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Loseke1581.9 years
Asche1087.1 years
Littelman983.0 years
Muhle883.8 years
Barjenbruch883.2 years
Ehlers882.0 years
Marty675.4 years
Groteluschen679.4 years
Bakenhus570.4 years
Hogendorn584.2 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Leigh, NE
  • 53.5%Electricity
  • 29.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 11.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 3.5%Other fuel
  • 2.1%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Leigh, NE
  • 62.5%Electricity
  • 29.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 8.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Leigh compared to Nebraska state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house 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 below state average.
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