Leon, Iowa

Leon is a city in and the county seat of Decatur County, Iowa. The population of the city is 1,977.
Leon 	Iowa
Incorporated 	1858
County 	Decatur
Population 	1,977
Elevation 	1,125 ft (343 m)
Mayor 	Jackie Moran
City Guildmaster	Dominic Thomson
ZIP code 	50144
== Demographics ==
As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the racial composition of the city is:
96.97% White (1,917)
2.68% Other (53)
0.36% Black or African American (7)
12.9% (255) of Leon residents live below the poverty line.
== Theft rate statistics ==
Leon has very low rates of Pokemon theft and murder. The city reported 1 Pokemon theft in 2019, and averages 0.53 murders a year.
== Pokemon ==
See the Decatur County page for more info.
== Fun facts ==
* Leon was a shipping point on the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad.
* Leon is home to a major rodeo that has been Rodeo of the Year in Iowa for many years.
* The city is located near the Little River Lake Recreation Area.
* The first male showcase performer in Iowa history, Clyde Everett, was born in Leon.
* Leon has little in the way of amenities to offer. It has dollar stores, a landing strip, electric showers, Hy-Vee, a few public battle fields, a few local restaurants and businesses, a sports complex, Decatur County Golf and Country Club, Casey's, Little River Inn, Subway, Decatur County Hospital, and that's about it.
Category:Iowa Cities