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What are the crime rate and median income in Leon County, Florida?
The violent-crime rate in Leon County was 6.3 per 1,000 residents (2021-2025 average, FBI), about 2.2 times the statewide rate (2.9). The median household earns $66,287 and the unemployment rate was 4.9% in August 2026. It is home to roughly 297,542 residents.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Leon County?
From 2021 through 2025, Leon County averaged 1,898 reported violent crimes a year, along with 6,450 property crimes. Per 1,000 residents, the violent-crime rate works out to 6.3: about 2.2 times the Florida rate (2.9), and 72% higher than the national rate (3.7). Burglary, theft and car theft together come to 21.6 per 1,000 residents, compared with 14.4 across Florida. Most violent crimes here are aggravated assaults (72%). CDC death records show about 18 homicide deaths a year in the county (6.3 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Leon County | Per 1,000 | Florida per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 1,898 | 6.3 | 2.9 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 22 | 0.07 | 0.04 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 205 | 0.69 | 0.30 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 307 | 1.0 | 0.39 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 1,363 | 4.6 | 2.2 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 6,450 | 21.6 | 14.4 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 1,095 | 3.7 | 1.6 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 5,230 | 17.5 | 11.7 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 125 | 0.42 | 1.1 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (2 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Leon County?
Half of households in Leon County make more than $66,287 and half make less; across Florida the midpoint is $74,568. Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $301,800, and the median rent is $1,291 a month. 11.7% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 12.6%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.9% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 8,130 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Leon County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 297,542 | 22,416,077 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $66,287 | $74,568 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $301,800 | $359,000 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,291 | $1,669 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.7% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 18.7% | 12.6% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 11.7% | 12.6% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 48.9% | 34.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 52.6% | 67.6% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 32.0 | 42.6 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.4% | 91.6% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 7.4% | 11.5% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Leon County?
Leon County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Relatively High) and hurricanes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
EPA lists no Superfund site in Leon County, active or completed (October 2026).
High-hazard dams
The National Inventory of Dams lists 4 high-hazard dams in Leon County. 1 is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition. The two tallest are Dove Pond Dam (26 ft) and Lake Jean/Gilbert Pond (14 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
5 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 7,518 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Leon County was covered by 9 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Hurricane 7, Tropical Storm 1, Severe Storm 1), not counting COVID-19. In 2024, 1 of 355 monitored days had an air quality index of “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse (EPA). Of 24 community water systems, 2 had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 2 (moderate). NHTSA counted 38 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 11 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in Leon County?
The state DOT feed had no interstate, U.S. or state highway work zones in Leon County on October 11, 2026. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Leon County?
Federal school lists show 62 public and 27 private schools in the county. 8 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 17 fire or EMS stations and 7 police or sheriff stations. 4 state parks or recreation areas: Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park, Lake Jackson Mounds Archaeological State Park, Lake Talquin State Park and St. Marks River Preserve State Park.
What tribal lands and sacred sites are in Leon County?
2 ancient or sacred sites are on the map here: Lake Jackson Mounds Archaeological State Park and Velda Mound. Many are sacred to living communities, so visit respectfully and follow posted rules.
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Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Leon County
Gun shops
13 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Leon County, plus 27 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 4 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Academy Sports + Outdoors #112 (Tallahassee), Affiliated Auctions & Realty LLC (Tallahassee), Bass Pro Shops Outpost 069 (Tallahassee), Cash America Pawn (2 in Tallahassee), Centurion Auctions LLC (Tallahassee), Db Training (Tallahassee), Folmar Gun & Pawn INC (Tallahassee), Kevin's Guns And Sporting Goods LLC (Tallahassee) and 4 more.
Liquor stores
30 liquor stores are on the map in Leon County: A To Z Liquors (Tallahassee), ABC Liquors #210 (Tallahassee), ABC Liquors #215 (Tallahassee), ABC Liquors #217 (Tallahassee), Capital Liquors (2 in Tallahassee), Cheers Wine & Spirits #10 (Tallahassee), Gopuff Liquor & More (Tallahassee), Half Time (Tallahassee) and 21 more.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map in Leon County: Planned Parenthood Of North Florida, Inc. (Tallahassee).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Leon County?
Leon County averaged 1,898 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 6.3 per 1,000 residents, about 2.2 times the Florida rate (2.9). The property-crime rate was 21.6 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Leon County?
$66,287 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $74,568 for Florida and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Leon County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.9% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 8,130 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Leon County?
Leon County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Relatively High) and hurricanes (Relatively High).
Is there road construction in Leon County right now?
The state DOT feed had no interstate, U.S. or state highway work zones in Leon County on October 11, 2026. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel.
How many nursing homes are in Leon County?
8 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Leon County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gadsden County | 43,710 | – | $48,801 |
| Grady County, GA | 26,108 | 1.9 | $58,980 |
| Jefferson County | 15,091 | 2.9 | $61,212 |
| Liberty County | 7,687 | – | $58,671 |
| Thomas County, GA | 45,777 | 3.6 | $60,736 |
| Wakulla County | 35,387 | 1.6 | $81,895 |
Cities in Leon County with their own page: Tallahassee.
More: Florida statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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