Leona, Kansas

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Population in 2022: 38 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -56.8%
Males: 20  (53.1%)
Females: 18  (46.9%)
Median resident age:

27.9 years
Kansas median age:

37.6 years

Zip code: 66532

Estimated median household income in 2022: $37,367 (it was $12,143 in 2000)
Leona:

$37,367
KS:

$68,925

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $10,487 (it was $8,211 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $58,171 (it was $25,000 in 2000)
Leona:

$58,171
KS:

$206,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $58,697; detached houses: $134,322; mobile homes: $7,730
March 2022 cost of living index in Leona: 77.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 42.9%

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Ancestries: German (86.7%), English (3.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 950 feet

Land area: 0.06 square miles.

Population density: 585 people per square mile   (low).

Leona, Kansas map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Leona city:

3.0% ($750)
Kansas:

1.2% ($999)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Joseph, MO (25.9 miles , pop. 73,990).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (63.9 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (424.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Severance, KS (2.0 miles),
Denton, KS (2.2 miles),
Robinson, KS (2.3 miles ),
Highland, KS (2.4 miles ),
Bendena, KS (2.9 miles),
Everest, KS (3.1 miles ),
Huron, KS (3.2 miles),
Willis, KS (3.3 miles)

Latitude: 39.79 N, Longitude: 95.32 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 785

Distribution of median household income in Leona, KS in 2022
Distribution of house value in Leona, KS in 2022

Leona satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.7%
Kansas:

2.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +49 (+125.6%).

Average climate in Leona, Kansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Leona, Kansas average temperatures Leona, Kansas average precipitation Leona, Kansas humidity Leona, Kansas wind speed Leona, Kansas snowfall Leona, Kansas sunshine Leona, Kansas clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 71.3. This is about average.

City:

71.3
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2003 was 3.49. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 17.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.49
U.S.:

1.51
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 30.2. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 24.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

30.2
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 7.40. This is about average. Closest monitor was 24.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.40
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Leona-area historical tornado activity is near Kansas state average. It is 105% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/11/1967, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 2.5 miles away from the Leona city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/18/1959, a category F3 tornado 3.9 miles away from the city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Leona-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kansas state average. It is 464% 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 248.3 miles away from Leona center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 304.6 miles away from Leona center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 213.8 miles away from Leona center
On 11/7/2016 at 01:44:24, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 274.6 miles away from Leona center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 293.1 miles away from the city center
On 1/19/2020 at 19:08:42, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 187.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Doniphan County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 6, Winds: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Leona topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Leona:

  • HIGHLAND CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; HIGHLAND, KS)
  • HIGHLAND HEALTHCARE AND REHAB CTR (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; HIGHLAND, KS)
  • OAK RIDGE ACRES (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; HIAWATHA, KS)
  • HIAWATHA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 12 miles away; HIAWATHA, KS)
  • NORTHEAST KANSAS MULTI COUNTY HHA (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; HIAWATHA, KS)
  • DONIPHAN CO HEALTH DEPT HHA (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; TROY, KS)
  • HIAWATHA PLACE (Hospital, about 13 miles away; HIAWATHA, KS)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Leona:

  • Highland Community College (about 6 miles; Highland, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,148)
  • Missouri Western State University (about 29 miles; Saint Joseph, MO; FT enrollment: 4,557)
  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 46 miles; Maryville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,946)
  • Grantham University (about 52 miles; Kansas City, MO; FT enrollment: 8,385)
  • Park University (about 54 miles; Parkville, MO; FT enrollment: 9,131)
  • Kansas City Kansas Community College (about 56 miles; Kansas City, KS; FT enrollment: 4,718)
  • Washburn University (about 56 miles; Topeka, KS; FT enrollment: 5,092)

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Doniphan County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

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

DONIPHAN CO RWD 1 (Population served: 75, Purch groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Single Sample - Between JUL-2011 and SEP-2011, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-13-2011), St Public Notif received (OCT-13-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-13-2011)
  • MCL, Single Sample - Between APR-2011 and JUN-2011, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (APR-21-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-21-2011), St Public Notif received (APR-26-2011)
  • MCL, Single Sample - Between JAN-2011 and MAR-2011, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAR-11-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-11-2011), St Public Notif received (MAR-14-2011)
  • MCL, Single Sample - Between JAN-2010 and MAR-2010, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAR-22-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-22-2010), St Compliance achieved (APR-30-2010), St Public Notif received (JUN-24-2010)
  • MCL, Single Sample - Between OCT-2009 and DEC-2009, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-02-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-02-2010), St Public Notif received (JAN-20-2010), St Compliance achieved (APR-30-2010)
  • MCL, Single Sample - Between JUL-2009 and SEP-2009, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-12-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-12-2009), St Public Notif received (NOV-04-2009), St Compliance achieved (APR-30-2010)
  • MCL, Single Sample - Between APR-2009 and JUN-2009, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-21-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-21-2009), St Public Notif received (JUL-06-2009), St Compliance achieved (APR-30-2010)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2008, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-18-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-18-2008), St Public Notif received (JAN-07-2009), St Compliance achieved (SEP-13-2009)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • 4 minor monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation
Average household size:
This city:

3.4 people
Kansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

78.6%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

21.4%
Whole state:

5.8%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Leona:

Marital status in Leona, KS
  • Never married: 25.3%
  • Now married: 71.6%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 3.1%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Leona:

  • High school or higher: 38.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 22.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 27.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

20.4
Kansas average:

11.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Leona, KS (based on Doniphan County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant1,4119
Mainline Protestant1,40011
Catholic6235
Other1842
Black Protestant1442
None4,183-
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: 5
This county:

6.44 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
This county:

6.44 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
Doniphan County:

5.15 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.33 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

9.6%
Kansas:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

28.9%
State:

27.9%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Doniphan County:

39.7%
Kansas:

13.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

43.2%
Kansas:

49.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

47.5%
Kansas:

46.3%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.4
Kansas:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Leona:

17.9%
State:

21.2%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

16.0%
Kansas:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Leona:

7.2
Kansas:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

37.8%
State:

33.5%

General health condition:
Leona:

45.0%
State:

56.0%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

82.5%
State:

78.6%

More about Health and Nutrition of Leona, KS 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
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$11
Financial Administration 0$0 2$61
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$300
Totals for Government 0$0 8$372

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

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $8,000 ($210.53)
    Central Staff Services: $7,000 ($184.21)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $2,000 ($52.63)

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

  • Miscellaneous - Sale of Property: $2,000 ($52.63)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $2,000 ($52.63)
  • Tax - Property: $4,000 ($105.26)
    Other: $1,000 ($26.32)
    Public Utilities Sales: $1,000 ($26.32)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $7,000 ($184.21)

Strongest AM radio stations in Leona:

  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KFEQ (680 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KSFT (1550 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC)
  • WIBW (580 AM; 5 kW; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KKLO (1410 AM; 5 kW; LEAVENWORTH, KS; Owner: CHARA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KCSP (610 AM; 5 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Leona:

  • KKJO-FM (105.5 FM; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC)
  • KAIR-FM (93.7 FM; HORTON, KS; Owner: KNZA INC.)
  • KNZA (103.9 FM; HIAWATHA, KS; Owner: KNZA, INC.)
  • KSJQ (92.7 FM; SAVANNAH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Leona:

  • KTAJ (Channel 16; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KQTV (Channel 2; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF THE MIDWEST, INC.)

Leona fatal accident list:

Jan 9, 1977 01:15 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 9Number of bridges
  • 82ft / 25.4mTotal length
  • $1,439,000Total costs
  • 3,646Total average daily traffic
  • 947Total average daily truck traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Leona, KS
  • 66.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 33.3%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Leona, KS
  • 80.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 20.0%Electricity


Leona compared to Kansas state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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