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About
Life in Leavenworth
Leavenworth appeals to people seeking affordable small-city living within commuting distance of Kansas City's job market—your average commute is under 20 minutes, which is reasonable for the region. Housing costs are genuinely low; median home values hover around $193,000 and rent averages $1,229 monthly, well below metro area rates. The job market is steady rather than booming, anchored by Fort Leavenworth's 5,600 military jobs, schools, and the VA hospital, so employment tends toward government and healthcare roles rather than tech or startup scenes.
Leavenworth at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.7%
Foreign-Born
4.7%
Broadband Internet
93.1%
of households
Population Growth
-0.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.7% foreign-born, most often from Korea
Who lives in Leavenworth: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Leavenworth, the largest foreign-born group is from Korea (16.5%), and 3.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.1%
of residents
65 and Older
13.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
34.7%
of households
Married Couples
45.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.42
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 16% above KS average
Rent, home values, and income in Leavenworth
In Leavenworth, rent runs 16% above the KS average, and home values are 11% below the KS average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
37.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
13.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
92.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,330
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
52.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1969
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $261,952 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts above KS average
Unemployment in Leavenworth
Unemployment in Leavenworth is 0.7 percentage points higher than the KS average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Leavenworth Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute19.6 min avg
How Leavenworth residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Leavenworth, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 75% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 11 mi
Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
Medium hub5.6M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 38% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Leavenworth runs 38% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
454.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,693.3
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Leavenworth Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 9 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
66.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Leavenworth County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Leavenworth County, which includes Leavenworth, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 9 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | Not estimated |
| 2024 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | Not estimated |
| 2023 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 9 | Drought | None reported |
| 2021 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2,000 |
| 2019 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $27.0M |
| 2018 | 13 | Drought | $1,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Leavenworth County, county-wide
Air Quality34 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Leavenworth County, which includes Leavenworth, is typically good — 342 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
34
Good Days
342
per year
Moderate Days
22
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Leavenworth County, county-wide
Climate88°F summers, 23°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Leavenworth has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and cold winters (avg low 23°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
67°/44°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
68°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
42°/23°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
41.3"
Annual Snowfall
18.8"
Hot Days/Year
46
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
105
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
89
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 21°F | 1.05" |
| Feb | 45°F | 24°F | 1.58" |
| Mar | 57°F | 34°F | 2.36" |
| Apr | 67°F | 44°F | 4.11" |
| May | 77°F | 55°F | 5.24" |
| Jun | 86°F | 65°F | 5.49" |
| Jul | 91°F | 69°F | 4.32" |
| Aug | 89°F | 68°F | 5.30" |
| Sep | 81°F | 58°F | 4.58" |
| Oct | 68°F | 46°F | 3.56" |
| Nov | 54°F | 34°F | 1.98" |
| Dec | 43°F | 25°F | 1.70" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Leavenworth
Leavenworth has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
7.8%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Saint John Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Leavenworth
Leavenworth's student/teacher ratio is 15.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 32.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
12
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
32.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Leavenworth
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 925 students · in-state tuition $36,780 · 50% graduate · median earnings $66,336 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Harry S Truman National Historic Site, 35 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Leavenworth
Leavenworth has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Harry S Truman National Historic Site (35 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Harry S Truman National Historic Site
National Historic Site
35 mi awayBrown v. Board of Education National Historical Park
National Historical Park
45 mi awayPublic Libraries in Leavenworth
Leavenworth Public Library
417 Spruce Street, Leavenworth
Cities Near Leavenworth
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Leavenworth FAQ
Is Leavenworth, Kansas affordable?⌄
Leavenworth's median rent is $1,229/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $72,987/year. Median home value is $193,000.
Is Leavenworth, Kansas safe?⌄
Leavenworth's violent crime rate was 455 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1693 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Leavenworth, Kansas?⌄
Leavenworth has an unemployment rate of 4.5%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Leavenworth, Kansas?⌄
The cost of living in Leavenworth is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,229/month and median household income is $72,987/year. The median home value is $193,000. About 38% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Leavenworth, Kansas?⌄
The average commute in Leavenworth is 20 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from