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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

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OverallBest places in IowaPopulation rankingHighest population places in IowaNearest larger communityPella, Iowa8.2 miles away · 10,992 residents.

About Leighton

Leighton is a city in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States. The 2020 census counted 158 residents. The through line in Leighton is the way its history and present-day settings remain visible on the same map. Leighton makes the most sense through those concrete details, with its history still visible in the settings people use today.

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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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