About Leon
Set in the southern part of Iowa, Leon is a small town, home to 1,779 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Leon is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.13 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 568 residents per square mile.
📰 Leon News Today
- Georgia Maxine Allen Obituary | Slade-ODonnell Funeral Home | Leon, IA Tribute Archive · Aug 13
- Tornabane: Leon Bond is the perfect piece for Cyclone basketball Iowa State Daily · Jul 29
- His name is Bond … Leon Bond thegazette.com · Jul 26
- Accused in wrongful death lawsuit, surgeon now faces disciplinary charges Iowa Capital Dispatch · Apr 30
- Scott Robin Millsap Obituary | Slade-ODonnell Funeral Home | Leon, IA Tribute Archive · Aug 12
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Leon Unique
- 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 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Leon
- La Bota II Mexican Restaurant — mexican
- Pies & Such — coffee shop (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Decatur County Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Leon
- Decatur County Fairgrounds reviews ★
- Founder's Park reviews ★
- Harvey Park reviews ★
- Leon Square reviews ★
- Little River County Park reviews ★
- Little River Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Masonic Park reviews ★
- Noel Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Leon
- Central Decatur MS/HS High School
- North Elementary School
- South Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Decatur County Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Mayor🏛️ Bob Frey
Population (2024)1,779
Rank in state#182 of 940
Land area3.13 sq mi
Density568/sq mi
Coordinates40.7413, -93.7556