The Town FilesLeavenworth, Kansas
City in Leavenworth County · population 37,351 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $193,000
- Household income
- $72,987
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 19 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 35.9
Leavenworth is a city of 37,351 people in Leavenworth County, Kansas. The median home is worth $193,000, above the typical Kansas town ($128,200). It ranks more walkable than 96% of Kansas towns, better for first-time buyers than 92% of Kansas towns, more vibrant than 92% of Kansas towns.
How Leavenworth ranks
Percentile among Kansas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kansas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Leavenworth is worth $193,000, above the typical Kansas town ($128,200). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $72,987, which is more affordable than 26% of Kansas towns. Median rent is $1,229 a month. 52.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Leavenworth | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $193,000 | $128,200 |
| Median rent | $1,229 | $815 |
| Median household income | $72,987 | $63,857 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.1× |
| Homeownership | 52.1% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1964 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Leavenworth
| People | Leavenworth | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.9 | 38.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.1% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 23.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.6% | 24.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.7% | 10.6% |
| Veterans | 19.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.7% | — |
| Work from home | 7.5% | 6.4% |
| Average commute | 19.6 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.1% | 89.2% |
Weather in Leavenworth
July highs average 90.5°F and January lows 20.7°F. About 41.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 18.8 inches of snow (typical Kansas town: 12.4 in). Expect about 46 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 105 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Leavenworth since 1950, compared with 26 for the typical Kansas town. 12 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on June 8, 1966 about 5.2 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 41 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 8, 2002.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 121 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on August 19, 2011.
Severe weather in Leavenworth County since 1996
Leavenworth County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4504: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3481: Covid-19 |
| June 20, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4449: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding,Landslides,And Mudslides |
| May 28, 2019 | Severe Storm | EM-3412: Tornadoes And Flooding |
| September 23, 2011 | Flood | DR-4035: Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Leavenworth County
Leavenworth County had 21,951 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,997 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Leavenworth itself the ACS puts it at 4.8%.
Public schools in Leavenworth
12 public schools with 5,958 students, about 15.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leavenworth Sr High | 9-12 | 1,288 | 18.7 |
| Lansing High 9-12 | 9-12 | 876 | 19.0 |
| Bradley Elem | PK-5 | 482 | 13.8 |
| Richard Warren Intermediate School | 5-6 | 451 | 20.5 |
| Richard Warren Middle School | 7-8 | 450 | 16.1 |
| MacArthur Elem | PK-5 | 431 | 12.7 |
| Patton Jr High | 6-9 | 421 | 11.4 |
| David Brewer Elementary | 1-4 | 337 | 16.0 |
| Henry Leavenworth | K-4 | 324 | 14.7 |
| Eisenhower Elem | PK-5 | 314 | 12.1 |
| Anthony Elementary | 1-4 | 294 | 14.7 |
| Earl Lawson Early Education Center | PK-K | 290 | 15.3 |
Towns near Leavenworth
- Lansing, KS5.7 mi · 11,239 people · home $270,800
- Platte City, MO9.4 mi · 4,784 people · home $210,800
- Basehor, KS12.9 mi · 6,896 people · home $349,900
- Parkville, MO14.0 mi · 7,117 people · home $573,500
- Kansas City, KS17.0 mi · 156,607 people · home $167,400
- Tonganoxie, KS17.0 mi · 5,573 people · home $261,700
- Bonner Springs, KS17.3 mi · 7,837 people · home $247,200
- Edwardsville, KS17.8 mi · 4,717 people · home $216,400
Leavenworth questions
Is Leavenworth, Kansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Leavenworth scores better for retirees than 6% of Kansas towns and quieter than 1%. 13.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.9).
How much does a house cost in Leavenworth?
The median owner-occupied home in Leavenworth is valued at $193,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $72,987, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $1,229 a month.
What is the weather like in Leavenworth?
July highs average 90.5°F and January lows 20.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.3 inches of precipitation a year and 18.8 inches of snow.
Does Leavenworth get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Leavenworth since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on June 8, 1966. The typical Kansas town has had 26.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)