Leighton, IA
- Elevation
- 774 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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Tucked in the quiet farmland of Mahaska County, Leighton is the kind of small town where life moves at an easy, relaxed pace. Sitting right off Highway 163 between Pella and Oskaloosa, it gives residents peaceful country living and wide-open space while keeping daily necessities, local schools, and job centers just a short drive down the road. It is a welcoming, close-knit community that appeals to anyone looking for a quiet place to settle down with plenty of room to breathe.
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