About Leonard
Leonard, TX is a small town located in northeastern Texas with an estimated population of 2,203.
Leonard holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.29 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 962 residents per square mile.
📰 Leonard News Today
- Boil water notice issued for part of Leonard KXII · Aug 14
- Leonard Lady Tigers sweep Bonham to open season - North Texas e-News North Texas e-News · Aug 12
- Leonard records first MLB hit but SF Giants fall season-high 19 games below .500 The Mercury News · Aug 5
- Deputy out of hospital after Fannin County ambush shooting - FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · Apr 10
- Deputy injured in 'ambush' shooting in Fannin County FOX 7 Austin · Apr 9
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Leonard Unique
- One of 6 places in the US named Leonard — but the Texas one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northeastern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🏫 Schools in Leonard
- LEONARD EL
- LEONARD H S
- LEONARD INT
- LEONARD J H
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Population (2024)2,203
Rank in state#576 of 1,224
Land area2.29 sq mi
Density962/sq mi
Coordinates33.3832, -96.2465