Cost of Living in Leona, KS
Population: 49 | Kansas
Leona is 4% less expensive than the national average.
Cost of Living in Leona, KS: What You Need to Know
With a cost of living index of 96, Leona, KS is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 4% cheaper than the national average and 24% above the Kansas state average of 72. Leona is a small community of 49 residents.
The median household income in Leona is $40,313, which is 46% lower than the national median of $75,149.
Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Leona. The area sees an average annual temperature of 53.7°F, with summers averaging 76°F and winters around 30°F. Annual rainfall totals 34.8 inches spread over roughly 99 days.
Everyday prices in the St. Joseph, MO-KS (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.
Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.
Income
- Median Household Income
- $40,313
- vs US Median ($75,149)
- -46%
Housing
- Median Monthly Housing Cost
- $618/mo
Everyday Prices in Leona
BLS Average Prices for the St. Joseph, MO-KS (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area
Climate in Leona
NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 37 | 43 | 55 | 66 | 76 | 85 | 88 | 86 | 80 | 68 | 53 | 41 |
| Avg °F | 27 | 32 | 43 | 54 | 65 | 74 | 78 | 75 | 67 | 55 | 42 | 31 |
| Low °F | 17 | 21 | 32 | 42 | 54 | 64 | 67 | 65 | 54 | 43 | 31 | 21 |
| Rain" | 0.7 | 1.0 | 2.1 | 3.7 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 3.8 | 3.2 | 2.8 | 1.9 | 1.3 |