About Leighton
Leighton is a tiny community in southern Iowa with an estimated population of 153.
Officially, Leighton is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.09 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,700 residents per square mile.
📰 Leighton News Today
- Obituary information for Jerry Den Adel - Van Dyk Van Dyk - Duven Funeral Home · Jun 28
- Frisian Farms is one of 11 Iowa to receive Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation grants KCCI · Jun 23
- Counting Down Iowa Football's Most Indispensable Players: No.13 Leighton Jones 247Sports · Jun 19
- Leighton Jones represents 'young courage' on Iowa's offensive line Hawk Central · Apr 10
- Verle Van Der Pol Obituary (2026) - Leighton, IA - Langkamp Funeral Chapel & Crematory Legacy obituary · Jun 18
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What Makes Leighton Unique
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.09 sq mi.
- Positioned in southern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)153
Rank in state#733 of 940
Land area0.09 sq mi
Density1,700/sq mi
Coordinates41.3388, -92.7863