The Town FilesLeoti, Kansas
City in Wichita County · population 1,475 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $84,800
- Household income
- $73,594
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 24 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 39.5
Leoti is a city of 1,475 people in Wichita County, Kansas. The median home is worth $84,800, below the typical Kansas town ($128,200). It ranks quieter than 97% of Kansas towns, better for retirees than 82% of Kansas towns, better for families than 82% of Kansas towns.
How Leoti 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 Leoti is worth $84,800, below the typical Kansas town ($128,200). Homes cost about 1.2 times the median household income of $73,594, which is more affordable than 97% of Kansas towns. Median rent is $917 a month. 76.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Leoti | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $84,800 | $128,200 |
| Median rent | $917 | $815 |
| Median household income | $73,594 | $63,857 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.2× | 2.1× |
| Homeownership | 76.3% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1965 | 1964 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.9% | — |
Who lives in Leoti
| People | Leoti | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.5 | 38.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.0% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 30.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.1% | 24.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.3% | 10.6% |
| Veterans | 4.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.0% | — |
| Work from home | 7.7% | 6.4% |
| Average commute | 10.2 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.1% | 89.2% |
Weather in Leoti
July highs average 91.5°F and January lows 16.0°F. About 19.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 23.8 inches of snow (typical Kansas town: 12.4 in). Expect about 60 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 160 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Leoti since 1950, compared with 26 for the typical Kansas town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 22, 1999 about 7.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 21, 2016.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 100 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on August 11, 2002.
Severe weather in Wichita County since 1996
Wichita County has been included in 8 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for hurricane, snowstorm, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 26, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4747: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 17, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4640: Severe Storms And Straight Line Winds |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4504: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3481: Covid-19 |
| June 16, 2017 | Snowstorm | DR-4319: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Wichita County
Wichita County had 752 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,860 a year. Unemployment was 2.2% in 2023; in Leoti itself the ACS puts it at 0.6%.
Public schools in Leoti
2 public schools with 393 students, about 11.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita County Elementary | PK-6 | 221 | 11.6 |
| Wichita County Junior-Senior High School | 7-12 | 172 | 10.8 |
Towns near Leoti
- Tribune, KS21.5 mi · 772 people · home $112,500
- Scott City, KS24.6 mi · 4,113 people · home $162,200
Leoti questions
Is Leoti, Kansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Leoti scores better for retirees than 82% of Kansas towns and quieter than 97%. 26.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.5).
How much does a house cost in Leoti?
The median owner-occupied home in Leoti is valued at $84,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $73,594, so homes cost about 1.2 times income. Median rent is $917 a month.
What is the weather like in Leoti?
July highs average 91.5°F and January lows 16.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 19.3 inches of precipitation a year and 23.8 inches of snow.
Does Leoti get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Leoti since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 22, 1999. 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)