Leavenworth is a city in Kansas with about 37,176 residents. Leavenworth was founded in 1854 and sits in Leavenworth County. The median age is 35.6 and the median household income is $71,239. Homes carry a median value of $176,000, and about 52% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (70.8%). Around 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 19 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
Housing
Property report
Median home value
$176,000
Median gross rent
$1,135/mo
Owner-occupied
51.5%
Median year built
1969
Households
13,480
Avg. household size
2.46
Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.
Education
Schools
Schools: Below average
Leavenworth has 9 public schools — 5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high.
Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading21%
Math18%
% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.
Lansing High 9-12HighGrades 9–12
Leavenworth Sr HighHighGrades 9–12
Richard Warren Intermediate SchoolMiddleGrades 5–6
Richard Warren Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
Anthony ElementaryElementaryGrades 1–4
David Brewer ElementaryElementaryGrades 1–4
Earl Lawson Early Education CenterElementary
Henry LeavenworthElementaryGrades 1–4
Leavenworth Virtual SchoolElementary
Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.
Safety
Crime
violent crime79% above national
Leavenworth690
Kansas436
United States386
↓ 20% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime23% above national
Leavenworth2,400
Kansas2,084
United States1,952
↓ 13% lower than 2019
2019–2023
Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Leavenworth Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).
Environment
Environmental hazards
Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Leavenworth.
Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.
Risk
Natural disaster risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards · Leavenworth County
Ice stormRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.
Context
Neighborhood info
Leavenworth is in Leavenworth County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.
Leavenworth was founded in 1854 and sits in Leavenworth County. Elevation ~256 m.
Population trend
Map of Leavenworth
Leavenworth, KS
Where Leavenworth is
Historic places
25 on the National Register of Historic Places.
Brewer, David J., HouseHarvey, Fred, HouseOld Union DepotPowers, David W., HouseAngell, A. J., HouseAtchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Passenger DepotLeavenworth Public LibraryCarroll, Edward, House
Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.
Common questions
Leavenworth — frequently asked
What is the population of Leavenworth, Kansas?
Leavenworth has a population of about 37,176, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Leavenworth?
The median home value in Leavenworth is $176,000, and the median gross rent is $1,135/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Leavenworth safe? What is the crime rate?
Leavenworth Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 690 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Leavenworth face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Leavenworth County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, strong wind, winter weather.
How many schools are in Leavenworth?
Leavenworth has 9 public schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Leavenworth?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Leavenworth. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.