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Cost of living in Fort Leonard Wood summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Fort Leonard Wood. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Missouri. Key points include:
The cost of living in Fort Leonard Wood is 108 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Fort Leonard Wood is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median income in Fort Leonard Wood is $67,772.
Fort Leonard Wood's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Fort Leonard Wood Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Fort Leonard Wood | Missouri | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 90 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 134 | 76 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 95 | 100 |
| Transportation | 96 | 94 | 100 |
| Utilities | 92 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Fort Leonard Wood, MO Weather
The average high in Fort Leonard Wood is 66.1° and the average low is 44.3°.
There are 73.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 45.4 inches of precipitation each year with 15.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Fort Leonard Wood |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 66.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 44.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 73.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 45.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 15.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Fort Leonard Wood Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Fort Leonard Wood
The current population in Fort Leonard Wood is 15,432. The population has increased 1.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15,432 | 0.8% |
| 2023 | 15,317 | -1.9% |
| 2022 | 15,615 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 15,629 | 5.8% |
| 2020 | 14,779 | -7.8% |
| 2019 | 16,026 | 0.9% |
| 2018 | 15,882 | -2.6% |
| 2017 | 16,307 | - |
| 2016 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2015 | 17,576 | 3.0% |
| 2014 | 17,061 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 16,963 | 3.5% |
| 2012 | 16,383 | 2.2% |
| 2011 | 16,033 | 5.2% |
| 2010 | 15,235 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Fort Leonard Wood
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Fort Leonard Wood is:
47.7% White with 7,365 White residents.
14.7% African American with 2,270 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 30 American Indian residents.
2.4% Asian with 365 Asian residents.
2.0% Hawaiian with 303 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 39 Other residents.
6.8% Two Or More with 1,049 Two Or More residents.
26.0% Hispanic with 4,011 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Fort Leonard Wood | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 47.7% | 76.3% | 57.4% |
| African American | 14.7% | 10.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.4% | 2.1% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 2.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.8% | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 26.0% | 5.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Fort Leonard Wood
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Fort Leonard Wood is 35.3% female with 5,451 female residents.
Fort Leonard Wood is 64.7% male with 9,980 male residents.
| Gender | Fort Leonard Wood | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 35.3% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 64.7% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Fort Leonard Wood for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Fort Leonard Wood completed < 9th grade.
0.0% of adults in Fort Leonard Wood completed 9-12th grade.
24.0% of adults in Fort Leonard Wood completed high school / ged.
34.0% of adults in Fort Leonard Wood completed some college.
13.0% of adults in Fort Leonard Wood completed associate's degree.
16.0% of adults in Fort Leonard Wood completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Fort Leonard Wood completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Fort Leonard Wood completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Fort Leonard Wood completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Fort Leonard Wood | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 0.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 24.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 34.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri
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2.5% of households in Fort Leonard Wood earn Less than $10,000.
1.9% of households in Fort Leonard Wood earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.6% of households in Fort Leonard Wood earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.1% of households in Fort Leonard Wood earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.6% of households in Fort Leonard Wood earn $35,000 to $49,999.
30.7% of households in Fort Leonard Wood earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.3% of households in Fort Leonard Wood earn $75,000 to $99,999.
23.0% of households in Fort Leonard Wood earn $100,000 to $149,999.
1.6% of households in Fort Leonard Wood earn $150,000 to $199,999.
0.6% of households in Fort Leonard Wood earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Fort Leonard Wood | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.5% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.9% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.6% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.1% | 7.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.6% | 11.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 30.7% | 17.4% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.3% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 23.0% | 17.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.6% | 8.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.6% | 8.7% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)








