St. Leon: Economy & Jobs
Households in St. Leon earn a median $76,250 (1.1× below Dearborn County median $84,735; about the same as Indiana median $73,612), with homes at a median value of $280,800. The surrounding county supports 14,586 jobs (avg $50,978).
- $78,449 avg taxable income per return — similar than the median household income.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $76,250 — near the Indiana median ($73,612). Poverty rate 15.2% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 40% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 3.7× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | moderate |
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 13.6% |
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Pct Severely Rent Burdened | 40.3% |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 15.2% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 3.0% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $25,650 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $2,012,219 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $78,449 |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $99,060 |
| Median Household Income | $76,250 (vs Indiana $73,612) |
| Poverty Rate | 15.2% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | white_collar |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | upper-middle |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $76,250 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 1.1% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 7% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 6.6% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 14,586 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $743,568,916 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $50,978 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 3,156,740 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.1% (vs Indiana 4.5%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 9 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 2,326 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 258.40 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Grain, Animal Totals, Corn, Soybeans |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 984 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 13,159 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 564,820 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 6 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 10 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 19 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 10 |
| Local Businesses · Electronics Stores | 5 |
| Local Businesses · New Car Dealers | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Beauty Salons | 7 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Grooming | 5 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 31 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 29 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 9 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 4 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (7)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (3)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Ludlow Hill Supermarket |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Distance | 1.8 mi |
Sources: USDA SNAP — nearest by coordinates
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | DEARBORN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $330,301,275 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 6,517.52 |
| Federal Spending · Population | 50,679 people |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 88.5% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 2.1% |
| Pct Walked | 6.6% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 33.5 years (vs Indiana 38.2y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 28.0% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 2 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | fair |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12