The Town FilesSt. Leon, Indiana
Town in Dearborn County · population 660 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $280,800
- Household income
- $76,250
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 18 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 33.5
St. Leon is a town of 660 people in Dearborn County, Indiana. The median home is worth $280,800, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks better for families than 89% of Indiana towns, more upscale than 87% of Indiana towns, better for young professionals than 83% of Indiana towns.
How St. Leon ranks
Percentile among Indiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Indiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in St. Leon is worth $280,800, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $76,250, which is more affordable than 6% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $862 a month. 69.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | St. Leon | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $280,800 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $862 | $888 |
| Median household income | $76,250 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 69.1% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1990 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in St. Leon
| People | St. Leon | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.5 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.2% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 31.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.1% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 5.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.9% | — |
| Work from home | 6.6% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 26.1 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.9% | 89.2% |
Weather in St. Leon
July highs average 87.1°F and January lows 20.5°F. About 43.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 17.6 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 32 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 119 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of St. Leon since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on June 2, 1990 about 6.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 18, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 28 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 25, 2011.
Severe weather in Dearborn County since 1996
Dearborn County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2026 | Flood | DR-4933: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 15, 2026 | Flood | EM-3651: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3641: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Dearborn County
Dearborn County had 14,586 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,978 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in St. Leon itself the ACS puts it at 2%.
Public schools in St. Leon
2 public schools with 2,111 students, about 17.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Central High School | 9-12 | 1,246 | 18.3 |
| East Central Middle School | 6-8 | 865 | 16.6 |
Towns near St. Leon
- Bright, IN7.6 mi · 5,814 people · home $279,500
- Sunman, IN8.0 mi · 914 people · home $194,500
- Brookville, IN8.9 mi · 2,622 people · home $180,700
- Harrison, OH10.1 mi · 12,563 people · home $229,400
- Hidden Valley, IN11.2 mi · 5,529 people · home $289,400
- New Haven, OH11.8 mi · 572 people · home $9,999
- Blue Jay, OH12.6 mi · 1,427 people · home $242,500
- Greendale, IN12.8 mi · 4,602 people · home $198,700
St. Leon questions
Is St. Leon, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, St. Leon scores better for retirees than 10% of Indiana towns and quieter than 43%. 13.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.5).
How much does a house cost in St. Leon?
The median owner-occupied home in St. Leon is valued at $280,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $76,250, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $862 a month.
What is the weather like in St. Leon?
July highs average 87.1°F and January lows 20.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.8 inches of precipitation a year and 17.6 inches of snow.
Does St. Leon get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of St. Leon since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on June 2, 1990. The typical Indiana town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)