Leavenworth, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Platte County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
37,176
Population
1,527/sq mi density
$71,239
Median Income
$34,042 per capita
$176,000
Home Value
$264,534 Zillow
$1,135
Median Rent
24.5% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
498
Violent Crime/100K
2,623 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$71,239 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$176,000 home value, $1,135/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
498 violent crimes/100K (31% above avg)
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Leavenworth enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. The area receives 18.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 827 ft (252 m) |
| Area | 24.1 sq mi (62.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,527/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3227°N, 94.9250°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Platte County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kansas City International (MCI) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 71.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.7 in |
Leavenworth has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 30°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.1").