Leonard, Missouri

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Population in 2022: 57 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -13.6%
 
Males: 29  (50.9%)
Females: 28  (49.1%)
Median resident age:

44.6 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip code: 63451

Estimated median household income in 2022: $58,684 (it was $11,250 in 2000)
Leonard:

$58,684
MO:

$64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,336 (it was $13,067 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $105,386 (it was $23,200 in 2000)
Leonard:

$105,386
MO:

$221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $103,646; detached houses: $104,008
March 2022 cost of living index in Leonard: 73.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 3.6%

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Ancestries: American (37.9%), British (20.7%), Scottish (13.8%), German (10.3%), English (6.9%), Italian (6.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1913

Elevation: 775 feet

Land area: 0.32 square miles.

Population density: 178 people per square mile   (very low).

Leonard, Missouri map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Leonard village:

1.3% ($295)
Missouri:

1.0% ($851)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Columbia, MO (66.0 miles , pop. 84,531).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (135.9 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (271.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Plevna, MO (2.7 miles),
Novelty, MO (2.9 miles),
Bethel, MO (2.9 miles),
Shelbyville, MO (3.1 miles ),
Clarence, MO (3.4 miles ),
Newark, MO (3.6 miles),
Atlanta, MO (4.0 miles ),
Shelbina, MO (4.0 miles )

Latitude: 39.90 N, Longitude: 92.18 W

Area code: 660

Distribution of median household income in Leonard, MO in 2022
Distribution of house value in Leonard, MO in 2022

Leonard satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.5%
Missouri:

2.8%

Average climate in Leonard, Missouri

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Leonard-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Missouri state average. It is 21% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/21/1967, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 6.7 miles away from the Leonard village center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/20/1973, a category F4 tornado 14.5 miles away from the village center killed one person and injured 3 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Leonard-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 313% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 251.0 miles away from Leonard center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 352.5 miles away from Leonard center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 251.0 miles away from Leonard center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 241.4 miles away from the city center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 236.8 miles away from the city center
On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 263.6 miles away from Leonard center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Shelby County (24) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 14, Tornadoes: 12, Winds: 4, Winter Storms: 4, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Leonard topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Leonard:

  • CLARENCE NH DISTRICT (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; CLARENCE, MO)
  • CLARENCE CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; CLARENCE, MO)
  • SALT RIVER N H (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; SHELBINA, MO)

Amtrak station near Leonard:

  • 19 miles: LA PLATA (HWY. 63 AT BNSF RAILROAD) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Leonard:

  • Truman State University (about 30 miles; Kirksville, MO; Full-time enrollment: 5,553)
  • Moberly Area Community College (about 37 miles; Moberly, MO; FT enrollment: 3,977)
  • Columbia College (about 66 miles; Columbia, MO; FT enrollment: 13,975)
  • University of Missouri-Columbia (about 67 miles; Columbia, MO; FT enrollment: 29,599)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 81 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 4,034)
  • Southeastern Community College (about 83 miles; West Burlington, IA; FT enrollment: 2,251)
  • Western Illinois University (about 89 miles; Macomb, IL; FT enrollment: 10,755)

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Shelby County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This village:

2.2 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

64.3%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

0.0%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Leonard:

Marital status in Leonard, MO
  • Never married: 26.5%
  • Now married: 61.7%
  • Separated: 3.7%
  • Widowed: 8.1%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Leonard:

  • High school or higher: 95.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 29.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 14.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

13.9
Missouri average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Leonard, MO (based on Shelby County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant3,20522
Mainline Protestant6218
Catholic5442
None2,003-
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: 2
Shelby County:

3.08 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Shelby County:

1.54 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
This county:

6.16 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 5
Here:

7.70 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

7.37 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Shelby County:

9.7%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

28.7%
Missouri:

29.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

21.2%
State:

13.5%
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
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$85
Totals for Government 0$0 1$85

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

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $19,000 ($333.33)
    Sewerage: $11,000 ($192.98)
    Toll Highways: $2,000 ($35.09)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($17.54)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $10,000 ($175.44)

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

  • Local Intergovernmental - Sewerage: $17,000 ($298.25)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $2,000 ($35.09)
  • Tax - Property: $4,000 ($70.18)
    Public Utilities Sales: $4,000 ($70.18)

Leonard government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $254,000 ($4456.14)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $254,000 ($4456.14)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $69,000 ($1210.53)

Strongest AM radio stations in Leonard:

  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTAD (930 AM; 5 kW; QUINCY, IL; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KHMO (1070 AM; 5 kW; HANNIBAL, MO)
  • WPSN (1590 AM; 2 kW; HONESDALE, PA; Owner: DE WIT BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WGEM (1440 AM; 5 kW; QUINCY, IL; Owner: QUINCY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KLTI (1560 AM; 1 kW; MACON, MO; Owner: CHIRILLO ELECTRONICS, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Leonard:

  • KRXL (94.5 FM; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: KIRX, INC.)
  • WCOY (99.5 FM; QUINCY, IL; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • KGRC (92.9 FM; HANNIBAL, MO; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • KLTE (107.9 FM; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: BOTT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KWWR (95.7 FM; MEXICO, MO; Owner: KXEO RADIO, INC.)
  • KRES (104.7 FM; MOBERLY, MO; Owner: KWIX, INC)
  • KTUF (93.7 FM; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: KIRX, INC.)
  • KIRK (99.9 FM; MACON, MO; Owner: KIRK, L.L.C.)
  • KHGN (90.7 FM; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: CARE BROADCASTING, INC)

TV broadcast stations around Leonard:

  • KTVO (Channel 3; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: KTVO LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)
  • W53BP (Channel 53; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W49BS (Channel 49; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 9Number of bridges
  • 75ft / 22.6mTotal length
  • $173,000Total costs
  • 1,811Total average daily traffic
  • 352Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,596Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

21 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Leonard)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • Cr H S From Jct Of H & 156 To Mm S 7 1/2 Mi E 1/2 Mi (Lat: 39.908917 Lon: -92.269361), Call Sign: KNET607, Licensee ID: L00044921,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.595 MHz, Grant Date: 02/05/1998, Expiration Date: 03/09/2003, Cancellation Date: 06/08/2003, Registrant: Kenny Bicshel, Rural Route 1, Leonard, MO 63451

  • 4 Mi N (Lat: 39.940861 Lon: -92.236861), Call Sign: KNFZ955, Licensee ID: L00078602,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.350 MHz, Grant Date: 05/08/1997, Expiration Date: 07/08/2002, Cancellation Date: 11/10/2002, Registrant: Andrew R Yoder, Rt 1, Leonard, MO 63451

  • Lat: 39.894667 Lon: -92.184111, Call Sign: WQSC688,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.272 MHz, 153.612 MHz, Grant Date: 09/01/2023, Expiration Date: 09/03/2033, Certifier: Dennis Bichsel, Registrant: Schmitzs Communications, 20738 State Hwy 156, Ewing, MO 63440, Phone: (573) 494-3300, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • Redman, 41 Shelby 106 (Lat: 39.894611 Lon: -92.288111), Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 80.7 m, Call Sign: WQON721,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6286.19 MHz, Grant Date: 11/02/2021, Expiration Date: 11/30/2031, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Verizon, 1300 I Street, Nw - Suite 500 East, Washington, DC 20005, Phone: (202) 515-2453, Email:

  • LEONARD, 2408 Shelby 225 (Lat: 39.864389 Lon: -92.142611), Type: Tower, Structure height: 79.2 m, Overall height: 82.3 m, Call Sign: WQPA467,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6004.50 MHz, Grant Date: 03/20/2012, Expiration Date: 03/20/2022, Cancellation Date: 05/16/2016, Certifier: Steven T Campbell, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 800 17th Street, N.W., Suite #1100, Washington, DC 20006-3906, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: AA0ID, Licensee ID: L00363706, Grant Date: 10/12/1995, Expiration Date: 07/15/2004, Cancellation Date: 06/22/2001, Registrant: Vernon K Swaine, Box 180, Leonard, MO 63451


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Leonard, MO
  • 52.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 43.5%Electricity
  • 4.3%Utility gas


Leonard compared to Missouri state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
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