Leon, IA is a small town located in Decatur County. The cost of living in Leon is much lower than the national average; the median rent for a two bedroom apartment is $720 and the Grocery Cost Index is 93 compared to 100 in the US. Local companies include Reliable Manufacturing, which produces agriculture equipment; Kimble Industries, which manufactures wood kitchen cabinets; and Mardis Enterprises, which specializes in metal fabrication. These businesses provide jobs to many of the locals in Leon and have contributed to making it a great place to live.
Leon has an unemployment rate of 3.2%. The US average is 6.0%.
Leon has seen the job market increase by 0.8% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 25.9%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.
Tax Rates for Leon
- The Sales Tax Rate for Leon is 7.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Leon is 9.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.
Income and Salaries for Leon
- The average income of a Leon resident is $19,435 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Leon resident is $57,969 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.