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Safety in Leon · County and nearby FBI data

Safety in Leon

Leon doesn’t have its own police figures in the FBI’s data. Below are the nearest towns that have their own numbers.

Nearest ER
0.7 mi
Decatur County Hospital
Storm & flood risk
Low
higher than 39% of U.S. places
FEMA

What stands out about safety in Leon

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The closest towns that report their own numbers

Here are the nearest towns with their own police departments in the FBI’s data. Tap one to see its safety page.

TownGradeDistanceViolentPropertyYear
OsceolaC+20 mi1.118.12025
Bethany—36 mi25.12024
CrestonC+39 mi4.58.22025
U.S. average3.315.52025

Reported crimes per 1,000 residents in each town’s latest year; * = a count, for towns under 1,000 people; — = not graded. Distances are straight-line. Nearby towns can be very different from Leon: a small village and a city aren’t alike.

Be ready

Know who to call, and what the weather can do

For emergencies, the nearest ER, and the storms and floods Leon plans for.

Flood WatchFlood Watch issued September 29 at 9:38AM CDT until October 2 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Emergencies911

Police, fire or medical, anywhere in Leon.

Nearest emergency roomDecatur County Hospital

Leon · 0.7 miles

Directions Health care →
Storms & floods
LowFEMA riskLowerHigher
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves

Expected damage is higher than in 39% of U.S. communities.

Natural hazards in Leon →

Phone numbers come from neighbors and the town’s own site (the Handbook). A number you add goes live once two neighbors confirm it.

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Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: offenses known to law enforcement by city, and state and national rates. Counts are crimes reported to police, not convictions. The Safety Grade is our own summary of that data, not an official rating. Natural hazards: FEMA National Risk Index and flood insurance claims. Hospitals: CMS Hospital General Information. This isn’t an official statement of public safety. In an emergency, call 911.

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