Leighton is a city in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States. The population was 158 in the 2020 United States census, an increase from 153 in the 2000 United States census.

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Town numbers

ZIP code50143

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Living in Leighton

Housing in Leighton

$301K▲ 10.7% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Leighton home is worth about $301,000, up 10.7% in a year, 26% above the Iowa typical home.

Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Work & commute in Leighton

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Most working residents leave Leighton for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Pella (14%), Oskaloosa (12%) and Des Moines (6%). Half commute less than 22 miles.

Pella

14%

Oskaloosa

12%

Des Moines

Grinnell

0%Work in townlive and work in Leighton 22 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 22Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Leighton

Compared with Iowa

8better than IA·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 1▼ 10 close Habits all close Care 3▲ 4 close Mind all close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

7.7%Fewer older adults who have lost all their teethIA 11.6% · better 8.4%Fewer adults facing food insecurityIA 12% · better 10.9%More adults who have had cancerIA 8.7% · worse

Care nearby

Pella Regional Health CenterPella · 8.2 mi · ER · rural critical access

Rhchc Mahaska County ClinicOskaloosa · 8.7 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Leighton · CMS · HRSAHealth in Leighton →

Natural hazards in Leighton

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 32% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought🌪️ Tornadoes

0Does Leighton flood?no paid flood claims on record 2Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Leighton

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Climate in Leighton

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Leighton has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 13°, and about 30 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

34° / 17°Winter

61° / 39°Spring

83° / 62°Summer

63° / 41°Fall