At a Glance
Median Income
$71,239
$34,042 per capita
Home Value
$176,000
Zillow: $255,008
Median Rent
$1,135/mo
24.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
689/100K
3,262/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.5%
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Leavenworth Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Leavenworth's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Leavenworth a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Leavenworth residents earn a median household income of $71,239 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,042. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,086 business establishments, including 243 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Leavenworth is $176,000 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $255,008. Median rent is $1,135/month, with 24.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Leavenworth reports 689 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 81% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,262/100K. The murder rate is 5.6/100K.
Education
33.5% of adults in Leavenworth hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Leavenworth has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population37,176
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density1,527/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans18.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,239
Per Capita$34,042
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$9,635M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,136
Housing
A+
Home Value$176,000
Rent$1,135
Ownership51.5%
Zillow$255,008
Housing Units14,690
Rent Burden24.5%
Crime
F
Violent689/100K
Property3,262/100K
Murder5.6/100K
Assault514/100K
Burglary697/100K
Health
Obesity41.4%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,420/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation827 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.5%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+15.3%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute19 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed125 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Leavenworth was founded in 1854.
The median home in Leavenworth was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Kansas City International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 125 Mbps.
There are 243 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
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