Leon township, Minnesota
Leon township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Leon township is a geographic entity located in Goodhue County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 949. The land area covers 37.75 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 949 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 44.4 yrs | ±7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 336 | ±84 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 347 | ±85 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 336 | ±84 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 11 | ±13 |
| Median Home Value | $459,100 | ±$62,908 |
| Median Gross Rent | $979 | ±$189 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $100,833 | ±$26,805 |
| Per Capita Income | $57,185 | ±$8,308 |
| Poverty Rate | 2.2% | ±2.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 18 | ±20 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3% | ±1.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 522 | ±110 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.6% | ±2.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF LEON
GUS Population: 947 (2024)
ID: 167946
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK
11655 367TH ST B, CANNON FALLS MN 55009-5344
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GUS Population: 47,982 (2024)
ID: 184128
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
509 W 5TH ST, STE 104, RED WING MN 55066-2572
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 02-04 | RED WING, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | CANNON FALLS, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | CANNON FALLS, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | CANNON FALLS, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | RED WING, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | PINE ISLAND, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | GOODHUE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | GOODHUE, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | GOODHUE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | WANAMINGO, MN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Carleton College
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College | 15.0 mi away | One North College Street, Northfield, MN, 55057 |
5072224000
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CANNON FALLS LIBRARY
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Library | 6.8 mi away | 306 W. MILL ST., CANNON FALLS, MN, 55009 |
(507) 263-2804
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St Olaf College
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College | 16.3 mi away | 1520 St Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN, 55057-1098 |
5077862222
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KENYON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.7 mi away | 709 2ND STREET, KENYON, MN, 55946 |
(507) 789-6821
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Hastings Beauty School
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College Vocational | 22.8 mi away | 221 Second Street East, Hastings, MN, 55033 |
6514371225
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ZUMBROTA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.4 mi away | 100 WEST AVE, ZUMBROTA, MN, 55992 |
(507) 732-5211
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Dakota County Technical College
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College | 24.7 mi away | 1300 145th Street East, Rosemount, MN, 55068-2999 |
6514238301
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BOOKMOBILE - NORTHFIELD
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Library | 15.1 mi away | 210 WASHINGTON ST., NORTHFIELD, MN, 55057 |
(507) 645-6606
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NORTHFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.1 mi away | 210 WASHINGTON ST., NORTHFIELD, MN, 55057 |
(507) 645-6606
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LIBRARY OASIS
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Library | 15.4 mi away | 1651 JEFFERSON PARKWAY, NORTHFIELD, MN, 55057 |
(507) 645-6606
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ZUMBROTA, MN US, located 12.4 miles from Leon township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.7° | 4.1° | 13.4° | 0.99" | 10.5" |
| February | 27.3° | 7.3° | 17.3° | 1.03" | 9.5" |
| March | 40.4° | 20.6° | 30.5° | 1.85" | 6.2" |
| April | 55.3° | 33.5° | 44.4° | 3.34" | 3.3" |
| May | 67.2° | 45.5° | 56.4° | 4.19" | 0.5" |
| June | 77.3° | 56.3° | 66.8° | 5.33" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.0° | 60.1° | 70.5° | 4.12" | 0.0" |
| August | 78.6° | 57.5° | 68.0° | 4.89" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.9° | 48.8° | 60.4° | 3.92" | 0.0" |
| October | 58.7° | 36.0° | 47.4° | 2.56" | 0.6" |
| November | 41.9° | 23.5° | 32.7° | 1.77" | 3.0" |
| December | 28.3° | 11.7° | 20.0° | 1.20" | 9.9" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cannon Falls city | City | 7.2 mi | — |
| Dennison city | City | 8.5 mi | — |
| Wanamingo city | City | 8.5 mi | — |
| Randolph city | City | 11.1 mi | — |
| Nerstrand city | City | 11.3 mi | — |
| Goodhue city | City | 11.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2704936476. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.