The Town FilesLeeton, Missouri
City in Johnson County · population 532 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $99,600
- Household income
- $51,917
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 13 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 28.4
Leeton is a city of 532 people in Johnson County, Missouri. The median home is worth $99,600, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks easier by car than 81% of Missouri towns, quieter than 75% of Missouri towns, better transit than 75% of Missouri towns.
How Leeton ranks
Percentile among Missouri towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Missouri towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Leeton is worth $99,600, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $51,917, which is more affordable than 86% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $870 a month. 68.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Leeton | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $99,600 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $870 | $855 |
| Median household income | $51,917 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 68.2% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Leeton
| People | Leeton | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28.4 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.2% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 39.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.4% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.0% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 13.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 1.1% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 24.4 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.5% | 88.7% |
Weather in Leeton
July highs average 86.5°F and January lows 18.8°F. About 44.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 13.2 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 25 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 117 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Leeton since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 19, 1973 about 9.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 12 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 21, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 37 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on September 1, 2014.
Severe weather in Johnson County since 1996
Johnson County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4490: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3482: Covid-19 |
| August 7, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4238: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| March 23, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-1961: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| February 3, 2011 | Severe Storm | EM-3317: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in Johnson County
Johnson County had 16,239 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,500 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Leeton itself the ACS puts it at 3.6%.
Public schools in Leeton
3 public schools with 319 students, about 12.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEETON ELEM. | PK-5 | 150 | 13.6 |
| LEETON HIGH | 9-12 | 105 | 10.5 |
| LEETON MIDDLE | 6-8 | 64 | 16.0 |
Towns near Leeton
- Windsor, MO10.0 mi · 2,775 people · home $101,400
- Warrensburg, MO12.5 mi · 19,337 people · home $222,200
- Whiteman AFB, MO12.9 mi · 2,896 people · home $328,800
- Knob Noster, MO14.6 mi · 2,782 people · home $202,600
- Clinton, MO15.2 mi · 9,174 people · home $155,400
- Holden, MO18.2 mi · 2,210 people · home $148,200
- La Monte, MO19.6 mi · 1,014 people · home $110,900
- Lincoln, MO23.7 mi · 1,144 people · home $142,600
Leeton questions
Is Leeton, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Leeton scores better for retirees than 61% of Missouri towns and quieter than 75%. 11.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 28.4).
How much does a house cost in Leeton?
The median owner-occupied home in Leeton is valued at $99,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $51,917, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is $870 a month.
What is the weather like in Leeton?
July highs average 86.5°F and January lows 18.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.4 inches of precipitation a year and 13.2 inches of snow.
Does Leeton get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Leeton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 19, 1973. The typical Missouri 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)