The Town FilesLeonard, Texas
City in Fannin County · population 1,987 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $161,100
- Household income
- $54,717
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 97°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 38.2
Leonard is a city of 1,987 people in Fannin County, Texas. The median home is worth $161,100, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks more of a college town than 92% of Texas towns, easier by car than 91% of Texas towns, better for young professionals than 85% of Texas towns.
How Leonard ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Leonard is worth $161,100, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $54,717, which is more affordable than 53% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,227 a month. 66.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Leonard | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $161,100 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,227 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $54,717 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 66.0% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Leonard
| People | Leonard | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.2 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.9% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 27.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.0% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.4% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 4.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.5% | — |
| Work from home | 11.0% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 40.0 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.5% | 89.2% |
Weather in Leonard
July highs average 97.1°F and January lows 33.3°F. About 47.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.3 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 97 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 50 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Leonard since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 9, 2006 about 10.0 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 8 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 25, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 78 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on June 13, 2012.
Severe weather in Fannin County since 1996
Fannin County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Fannin County
Fannin County had 8,689 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,486 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Leonard itself the ACS puts it at 7.3%.
Public schools in Leonard
4 public schools with 814 students, about 11.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEONARD H S | 9-12 | 255 | 9.1 |
| LEONARD EL | PK-3 | 238 | 14.9 |
| LEONARD J H | 6-8 | 215 | 12.6 |
| LEONARD INT | 4-5 | 106 | 11.8 |
Towns near Leonard
- Trenton, TX6.4 mi · 743 people · home $164,000
- Celeste, TX7.1 mi · 809 people · home $184,700
- Wolfe City, TX10.1 mi · 1,399 people · home $150,200
- Blue Ridge, TX10.6 mi · 1,180 people · home $214,500
- Whitewright, TX12.3 mi · 1,725 people · home $242,000
- Westminster, TX12.3 mi · 1,035 people · home $486,400
- Ector, TX13.6 mi · 737 people · home $153,400
- Bonham, TX14.5 mi · 10,408 people · home $201,800
Leonard questions
Is Leonard, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Leonard scores better for retirees than 74% of Texas towns and quieter than 59%. 14.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.2).
How much does a house cost in Leonard?
The median owner-occupied home in Leonard is valued at $161,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $54,717, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $1,227 a month.
What is the weather like in Leonard?
July highs average 97.1°F and January lows 33.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.3 inches of snow.
Does Leonard get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Leonard since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 9, 2006. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- 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)