Leon County , Texas

Population: 16,067 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $59,975 Home $177,400 Rent $798/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 16,067 residents, Leon County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Texas and neighboring counties alike.

$59,975
Median Income
household
$177,400
Home Value
median
$798/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $59,975
Per Capita Income $32,596
Poverty Rate 14.4%
Median Home Value $177,400
Median Gross Rent $798/mo
Owner Occupied 77.0%
Renter Occupied 23.0%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 16,067
Median Age 44.3 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 17.1%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

36.4%
Obesity
15.3%
Diabetes
16.5%
Smoking
33.5%
High Blood Pressure
28.3%
No Physical Activity
25.0%
Depression
36.9%
Insufficient Sleep
76.9%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 58.3  ·  58th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
61.10
🌀 Hurricane
74.72
🔥 Wildfire
57.54
❄️ Winter Storm
27.50
🌍 Earthquake
18.73
☀️ Drought
97.68

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