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About Leadwood
City in Missouri, United StatesLeadwood is a city in St. Francois County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2020 census, Leadwood had a population of 1,178.
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Housing in Leadwood
The typical Leadwood home is worth about $90,000, up 14.4% in a year, 66% below the Missouri typical home.
Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Leadwood
Not graded
A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Leadwood's police department reported only 2025, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.
Work & commute in Leadwood
Full picture →Most working residents leave Leadwood for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Farmington (21%), Park Hills (9%) and St. Louis (6%). Half commute less than 14 miles.
Health in Leadwood
Health Grade D
Healthier than 8% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 28% of towns with similar incomes.
Compared with Missouri
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 15 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Leadwood
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 69% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Leadwood
Full climate →Leadwood has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 9 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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