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Leighton, IA

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Population
152
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
774 ft
Median Home Value
$126,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$770/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$66,389
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Leighton

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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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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