Leon County Map, Florida
Explore the definitive interactive map and reference guide to Leon County, Florida. With a population of 292,198 living across 667 square miles of land, Leon County is one of 15 counties in the Northwest Florida region. The county seat is Tallahassee, and the county carries the FIPS identifier 12073 in U.S. Census and USGS datasets.
Home to the state capital, Florida State University, Florida A&M, and Tallahassee Community College, Leon County is the government and academic anchor of North Florida.
Leon County at a glance
A concise reference summary of Leon County's key statistics — useful for research, real estate, relocation, travel planning, GIS workflows, journalism, and civics education.
- Official name
- Leon County
- County seat
- Tallahassee
- FIPS code
- 12073
- Region
- Northwest Florida
- Established
- 1824
- Named for
- Juan Ponce de León.
- Land area
- 667 sq mi
- Water area
- 35 sq mi
- Total area
- 702 sq mi
- Population (2020)
- 292,198
- Population density
- 438 / sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time
Where is Leon County, Florida?
Leon County is located in the Northwest Florida region of Florida, one of 67 counties that make up the state. Its county seat, Tallahassee, is the administrative hub — home to the courthouse, county commission chambers, tax collector, property appraiser, supervisor of elections, and clerk of the circuit court.
The county spans a total of 702 square miles — 667 of land and 35 of water — and operates on Eastern Time. Federal agencies including the U.S. Census Bureau, USGS, and FEMA reference the county by its FIPS code, 12073, in datasets, boundary files, and hazard mapping.
Leon County shares borders with 3 neighboring counties: Gadsden County, Jefferson County, Wakulla County. Use the interactive map above to explore where those boundaries meet or jump directly to any neighboring county page for a side-by-side comparison.
Leon County geography & landscape
The rolling Tallahassee Hills, live-oak canopy roads, karst lakes (Iamonia, Miccosukee, Jackson, Talquin), and hardwood hammock. Higher elevations than most of Florida.
The county's overall footprint — 667 square miles of land plus 35 square miles of water — places it in the mid-range of Florida's 67 counties by area. Elevation across most of Florida is modest, and land-use, drainage basins, and habitat corridors defined by state and federal agencies (Florida Department of Environmental Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and the Water Management Districts) shape how growth and conservation coexist here.
Economy & industry in Leon County
State government, higher education, health care (Tallahassee Memorial, Capital Regional), law, and a growing magnetic-technology research cluster (National High Magnetic Field Laboratory).
Employment, tax base, and land use in Leon County reflect its location in Northwest Florida and its position in the state's middle tier of population. Economic development authorities, chambers of commerce, and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity publish updated employer and workforce data for the county on their portals.
History of Leon County
Established 1824. Tallahassee was chosen as the capital in 1824 as a compromise between St. Augustine and Pensacola — the two established Territorial capitals.
Established in 1824, Leon County is one of Florida's earliest counties. Its boundaries, seat, and government have evolved through territorial, statehood, Reconstruction, and modern eras — a lineage documented by the Florida Historical Society, the State Archives of Florida, and the Leon County Historical Commission or equivalent local body.
Tourism & things to do in Leon County
Florida State Capitol, Museum of Florida History, Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park, the Canopy Roads, Wakulla Springs (adjacent), and Tallahassee Museum.
Whether you're planning a weekend trip, a longer stay, or a day drive from a neighboring county, Leon County offers a mix of natural, cultural, and community attractions tied to its Northwest Florida identity. For the latest hours, admission fees, and seasonal events, check the county's official tourism development council and the Florida State Parks portal (floridastateparks.org).
Cities, towns & communities in Leon County
Leon County contains the following incorporated cities, towns, and notable census-designated places. Each municipality provides local services, zoning, and police protection within the broader county jurisdiction. Use the ZIP code lookupto jump between Florida counties instantly.
Getting to Leon County
Access routes and regional transportation infrastructure serving Leon County.
- I-10
- US-27
- US-90
- US-319
- SR-263
- Tallahassee International (TLH)
Leon County GIS, parcel & boundary data
Leon County's authoritative boundary lines, parcel data, zoning layers, flood zones, and land-use inventories are maintained by county government and state agencies. Use the official links in the sidebar for parcel lookups, appraiser searches, and record requests. For statewide GIS, the Florida Geographic Data Library (FGDL) and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection publish downloadable layers keyed to FIPS 12073.
You can download this county's outline as SVG, PNG, or a printable PDF factsheet using the export tools in the sidebar — perfect for reports, presentations, classroom handouts, or planning documents.
Frequently asked about Leon County
Population figures reflect the U.S. Census Bureau 2020 decennial count with ACS 5-year updates where noted. Land and water areas come from the U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line boundary files. Highway designations use Florida Department of Transportation route inventories. County establishment dates and namesakes are drawn from the Florida Association of Counties and State Archives of Florida. See our methodology page.
Nearby Florida counties
Counties that share a border with Leon County. Click any to view its map, seat, cities, and full guide.