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Lecompton, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Jefferson County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
762 Population 620/sq mi density
$79,375 Median Income $34,989 per capita
$203,000 Home Value $353,498 Zillow
$909 Median Rent 28.6% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
117 Violent Crime/100K 2,345 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$79,375 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$203,000 home value, $909/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
117 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Lecompton, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$79,375
6% above
$34,989 per capita
Home Value
$203,000
28% below
Zillow: $353,498
Median Rent
$909/mo
22% below
28.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
117/100K
69% below
2,345/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
52% below
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
81% below
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.0%
0% below
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
302 sunny days/yr

How Lecompton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
106%
Home Value
72%
Rent
78%
Poverty
59%
Bachelor's
48%
Unemployment
19%
Crime
31%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lecompton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lecompton residents earn a median household income of $79,375 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,989. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 416 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lecompton is $203,000 , 28% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $353,498. Median rent is $909/month, with 28.6% 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 1972.

Safety & Crime

Lecompton reports 117 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,345/100K.

Education

16.1% of adults in Lecompton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lecompton has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population762
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density620/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$79,375
Per Capita$34,989
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$501M
Avg Weekly Wage$990

Housing

A+
Home Value$203,000
Rent$909
Ownership77.9%
Zillow$353,498
Housing Units325
Rent Burden28.6%

Crime

F
Violent117/100K
Property2,345/100K

Health

Obesity32.0%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death9,032/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain39.2 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation976 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute30 min
Broadband89.5%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Lecompton was founded in 1854.
The median home in Lecompton was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Lawrence Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.405 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.