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Lee's Summit, MO

Founded 1865Jackson CountyElev. 316 m
Population
102,583
Median home
$313,200
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
31
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Lee's Summit

Lee's Summit is home to roughly 102,583 residents. Lee's Summit was founded in 1865 and sits in Jackson County. The median age is 38.6 and the median household income is $104,989. Homes carry a median value of $313,200, and about 74% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (77.6%). Around 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 26 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
102,583
Median age
38.6
Median household income
$104,989
Per-capita income
$48,687
Poverty rate
5.5%
High-school grad or higher
97.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
48.7%
Unemployment
3.9%
Avg. commute
25.7 min
Work from home
19.4%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White77.6%
Hispanic or Latino5.3%
Black10.1%
Asian1.9%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts51.6%
Sales & office20.9%
Service11.5%
Production, transportation & material moving9.3%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$313,200
Median gross rent
$1,382/mo
Owner-occupied
73.6%
Median year built
1994
Households
39,531
Avg. household size
2.58

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Lee's Summit has 31 public schools — 17 elementary, 5 middle, 5 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 5 schools
Reading49%
Math47%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

HILLTOP SCHOOLHighGrades 5–12
LANGSFORD HOUSEHighGrades 5–12
LEE'S SUMMIT NORTH HIGHHighGrades 9–12
LEE'S SUMMIT SR. HIGHHighGrades 9–12
LEE'S SUMMIT WEST HIGHHighGrades 9–12
BERNARD C. CAMPBELL MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
DELTA WOODS MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
East Trails Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
PLEASANT LEA MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
SUMMIT LAKES MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
CEDAR CREEK ELEM.Elementary
CHAPEL LAKES ELEM.Elementary
HAWTHORN HILL ELEM.Elementary
HAZEL GROVE ELEM.Elementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime58% below national
Lee's Summit163
Missouri474
United States386
↑ 41% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime13% above national
Lee's Summit2,198
Missouri2,177
United States1,952
↑ 4% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Lee's Summit Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Lee's Summit.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Jackson County
HailVery High
TornadoVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Lee's Summit is in Jackson County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Lee's Summit was founded in 1865 and sits in Jackson County. Elevation ~316 m.

Map of Lee's Summit
Lee's Summit, MO
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Historic places

10 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Saint Paul's Episcopal ChurchGeorge, Todd M. Sr., HouseLee's Summit Christian Church BuildingLee's Summit Post OfficeNortheast Forest Avenue and Northeast Green Street Residential Historic DistrictNortheast Green and 1st Streets Residential Historic DistrictSoutheast Green Street Historic Cottage DistrictSoutheast Third Street Residential Historic District
Notable people from Lee's Summit
Pat MethenyCole YoungerKC LightfootMatt TegenkampTrevor RosenthalMandy LaddishDrew LockMorgan MarlboroughWilliam S. CowherdMonte Harrison
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Registered sex offenders in Lee's Summit, MO (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Lee's Summit, Missouri.

Charles Christopher Carter, 52
Lee'S Summit · 64086
AKA Charles Null Carter, Charles C Carter
Michael Burton Johnson, 52
Lee'S Summit · 64063
AKA Michael B Johnson, Mike Null Johnson

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

Lee's Summit — frequently asked

What is the population of Lee's Summit, Missouri?
Lee's Summit has a population of about 102,583, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Lee's Summit?
The median home value in Lee's Summit is $313,200, and the median gross rent is $1,382/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Lee's Summit safe? What is the crime rate?
Lee's Summit Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 163 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Lee's Summit face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Jackson County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including hail, tornado, cold wave.
How many schools are in Lee's Summit?
Lee's Summit has 31 public schools (17 elementary, 5 middle, 5 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Lee's Summit?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Lee's Summit. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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