Ohio Valley Times

57.8 percent of Leon residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2017, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The percentage of unemployed residents was greater than the statewide total of 46.4 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Leon population reached 154.

Out of 65 people who had a job, all belonged to the civilian labor force.

The total unemployment numbers include residents of all ages who are not working.

Employment status	Number of people	Percentage of population
Not employed	89	57.8
Employed	65	42.2
Employed in civilian labor force	65	42.2
Employed in armed forces	0	0