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Leoma, Tennessee
Leoma
Leoma
Leoma, Tennessee is located in Tennessee
Leoma, Tennessee
Leoma, Tennessee
Location in Tennessee
Leoma, Tennessee is located in the United States
Leoma, Tennessee
Leoma, Tennessee
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Tennessee
County Lawrence
Area
 • Total 1.90 sq mi (4.91 km2)
 • Land 1.90 sq mi (4.91 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
958 ft (292 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 464
 • Density 244.60/sq mi (94.43/km2)
Time zone Central (CST)
 • Summer (DST) CDT
ZIP code
38468
Area code(s) 931
GNIS feature ID 1291024

Leoma is a small place in Lawrence County, Tennessee, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's not an official city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

Leoma is also a census-designated place (CDP). This is a special area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines. They do this to collect information about the people living there. You can find Leoma along U.S. Route 43. It is located between the towns of Loretto and Lawrenceburg.

What Can You Find in Leoma?

Leoma is home to a few interesting spots. One of them is the G.T. Wilburn Grist Mill. A grist mill is a place where grain is ground into flour.

The community also has Leoma Elementary School. This is where local children go to learn. You can also find the Lawrence County Archives here. This is a place that keeps old records and historical documents.

For nature lovers, there is the Hope Botanical Garden. It is a beautiful place to see different plants. Leoma also has its own post office. Its special code is 38468.

How Many People Live in Leoma?

In 2020, a count was done to see how many people live in Leoma. This count is called a census. The population of Leoma was 464 people.

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 464
U.S. Decennial Census
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