Leawood, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
606 Population 493/sq mi density
$109,432 Median Income $62,245 per capita
$253,300 Home Value $336,986 Zillow
58°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$109,432 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$253,300 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Leawood, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$109,432
46% above
$62,245 per capita
Home Value
$253,300
10% below
Zillow: $336,986
Bachelor's Degree+
47.2%
40% above
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
72% below
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16% above
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Leawood Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Leawood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
146%
Home Value
90%
Poverty
10%
Bachelor's
140%
Unemployment
28%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Leawood a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Leawood residents earn a median household income of $109,432 , which is 46% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $62,245. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Leawood is $253,300 , 10% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $336,986. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.

Education

47.2% of adults in Leawood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% above the national average). 96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Leawood has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population606
Median Age50.1 yrs
Density493/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans11.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$109,432
Per Capita$62,245
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty1.2%

Housing

A+
Home Value$253,300
Rent
Ownership94.6%
Zillow$336,986
Housing Units333
Rent Burden26.8%

Health

Obesity37.2%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain45.6 in/yr
Elevation1,020 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+47.2%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+14.4%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute16 min
Broadband92.1%
EV Stations31

Did You Know?

The median home in Leawood was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Joplin Regional (11 miles).
10.4% of the population has a disability.