Lee's Summit, MO
Living in Lee's Summit
Bikeability5
Walkability4
Commute51
Public Transit5
Affordability47
Public Safety43
Airports53
Hospitals70
Colleges40
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools59
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
97kPopulation+10k (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
48%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
73%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black9%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate18%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree30%
Graduate degree18%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$90kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty
27 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more11%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector72%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts51%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service11%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$224kMedian Home Value+$38k (2010–19)
29%Built 2000 or Later
$891Median Monthly Rent+$137 (2010–19)
74%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached10%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200923%
Built 1990 to 199925%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity21%
LP gas1%
Utility gas77%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lee's Summit
United States45
Missouri53
Kansas City Metro Area63
Jackson County77
Property Crime in Lee's Summit
United States48
Missouri54
Kansas City Metro Area57
Jackson County76
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump57%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 34 | 2 | 4 |
| Mar | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 32 | 2 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lee's Summit
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding63
Tornado16
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lee's Summit, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lee's Summit, MO
Lees Summit Academy
1 miles, W
Our Lady of the Presentation School
1 miles, W
Islamic School of Greater Kansas City
6 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Lee's Summit, MO
DeVry University-Missouri
10 miles, W
Calvary University
10 miles, SW
Research College of Nursing
11 miles, NW
Avila University
11 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lee's Summit, MO
Saint Luke's East Hospital
1 miles, N
Lee's Summit Medical Center
3 miles, SE
Truman Medical Center Lakewood
4 miles, N
Centerpoint Medical Center
9 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Lee's Summit, MO
Kansas City International Airport
31 miles, NW
Columbia Regional Airport
117 miles, E
Joplin Regional Airport
122 miles, S
Manhattan Regional Airport
124 miles, W