The Town FilesLebo, Kansas
City in Coffey County · population 885 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $123,300
- Household income
- $63,828
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 13 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 44.3
Lebo is a city of 885 people in Coffey County, Kansas. The median home is worth $123,300, close to the typical Kansas town ($128,200). It ranks quieter than 94% of Kansas towns, better for retirees than 73% of Kansas towns, easier by car than 73% of Kansas towns.
How Lebo 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 Lebo is worth $123,300, close to the typical Kansas town ($128,200). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $63,828, which is more affordable than 61% of Kansas towns. Median rent is $915 a month. 91.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lebo | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $123,300 | $128,200 |
| Median rent | $915 | $815 |
| Median household income | $63,828 | $63,857 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 2.1× |
| Homeownership | 91.5% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1964 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Lebo
| People | Lebo | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.3 | 38.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.7% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 25.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.7% | 24.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.4% | 10.6% |
| Veterans | 6.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.4% | — |
| Work from home | 9.1% | 6.4% |
| Average commute | 20.5 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.0% | 89.2% |
Weather in Lebo
July highs average 90.3°F and January lows 20.3°F. About 38.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 12.5 inches of snow (typical Kansas town: 12.4 in). Expect about 48 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 112 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lebo since 1950, compared with 26 for the typical Kansas town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on May 21, 2011 about 8.7 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 5 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 17, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 88 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on August 24, 2016.
Severe weather in Coffey County since 1996
Coffey County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4891: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Coffey County
Coffey County had 3,367 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $67,828 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Lebo itself the ACS puts it at 2.2%.
Public schools in Lebo
2 public schools with 248 students, about 12.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebo Elem | PK-5 | 145 | 16.1 |
| Lebo High | 6-12 | 103 | 9.4 |
Towns near Lebo
- Waverly, KS14.0 mi · 574 people · home $102,400
- Osage City, KS15.2 mi · 2,861 people · home $155,800
- Lyndon, KS16.6 mi · 1,037 people · home $114,400
- Burlington, KS16.7 mi · 2,634 people · home $149,300
- Emporia, KS17.8 mi · 24,139 people · home $132,700
- Olpe, KS19.5 mi · 519 people · home $163,300
- Vassar, KS21.1 mi · 584 people · home $176,300
- Americus, KS22.5 mi · 776 people · home $124,100
Lebo questions
Is Lebo, Kansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lebo scores better for retirees than 73% of Kansas towns and quieter than 94%. 23.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.3).
How much does a house cost in Lebo?
The median owner-occupied home in Lebo is valued at $123,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $63,828, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is $915 a month.
What is the weather like in Lebo?
July highs average 90.3°F and January lows 20.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.1 inches of precipitation a year and 12.5 inches of snow.
Does Lebo get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lebo since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on May 21, 2011. 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)