Leawood, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Johnson County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
33,844
Population
2,240/sq mi density
$184,976
Median Income
$108,619 per capita
$620,400
Home Value
$797,430 Zillow
$1,753
Median Rent
24.3% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
62
Violent Crime/100K
1,529 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$184,976 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$620,400 home value, $1,753/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
62 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
75.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Leawood experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. The area receives 13.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 971 ft (296 m) |
| Area | 15.2 sq mi (39.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,240/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9073°N, 94.6252°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Johnson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kansas City International (MCI) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 70.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0484 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 94.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 75.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| 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) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.4 in |
Leawood has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.1").