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Workforce

Average Weekly Wage:

$698*

VS

Iowa’s State Average:

$999*

Wayne County Average:

$883*

Lucas County Average:

$822*

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Affordable municipal & cooperative utilities keep business operations efficient. Available utility providers and municipalities include:

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A map of southern Iowa showing labor characteristics around Leon, highlighting estimated population, employment likelihood, and color-coded counties by percent likely to work in Leon. Total population: 17,587; likely employed: 6,692.