2014 · Developed section of Rock Island Trail State Park near · Wikimedia Commons
Leeton’s story
Leeton in pictures
2 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
LeetonMO
A town of 660. Public schools that outperform most of Missouri.
Photo: mostateparks · Public domain
Population
660
−6% since 2010
Typical home
$241K
+7% in a year
Household income
$52K
median
Median age
28.4
years
Jobs based here
172
Balanced
What makes Leeton stand out
The thing Leeton does most differently from other towns.
Small town
660 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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Weather
Forecast →86°
Mostly Cloudy
H 87° · L 69°
Local news
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Leeton. Another town gets a different order.
Schools
Leeton’s public schools outperform 72% of Missouri districts
The public schools Leeton’s kids attend outperform 72% of Missouri’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
B+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leeton Elem. | PK–5 | 153 | C |
| Leeton Middle | 6–8 | 52 | B+ |
| Leeton High | 9–12 | 103 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MO on state testsAll 3 schools →
Climate
Four seasons, hot summers
Leeton has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 11 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
11″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter24–43°
Spring44–66°
Summer66–86°
Fall46–67°
Oct 28
typical first frost
Apr 7
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Leeton
Most working residents leave Leeton for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Warrensburg (13%), Kansas City (9%) and Lee's Summit (6%). Half commute less than 35 miles.
5%work in town
Where working residents work
In Leeton5%
Warrensburg13%
Kansas City9%
Lee's Summit6%
Clinton4%
35 mi
median commute distance
172
jobs based in Leeton
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Safety
Crime reported in Leeton
7 crimes were reported in Leeton in 2025: 6 property and 1 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Leeton is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
1
violent crimes reported in 2025
6
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Health
How healthy Leeton is
Leeton beats the Missouri average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
32 measures vs. Missouri
0 better31 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Leeton | MO |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 21.8% | 15.8% |
Western Missouri Medical Center
12.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Housing
A typical Leeton home is worth about $241K
The typical Leeton home is worth about $241,000, up 7% in a year, 10% below the Missouri typical home.
$241KZillow home value
Typical home value
Leeton$241K
Missouri$268K
+7%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in March
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 45% of U.S. communities.
45risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesHeat waves
3
paid flood claims since 2015
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
About Leeton
City in Missouri, United States
Leeton is a city in southeast Johnson County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2020 census, Leeton had a population of 532.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 532
- Area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 948 ft
- ZIP code
- 64761
- Area code
- 660
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