Leavenworth, Kansas
Among the top 3% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 16% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade F, better than 2% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 16% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 97% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 49% of US places
- top 5% for airport distance
- top 8% for commute time
- bottom 7% for violent crime
Leavenworth is a mid-size city in Kansas with about 37,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and F for weather. Standout strengths include airport distance, commute time, and walkability. It rates lower on property crime and violent crime.
Official websiteleavenworthks.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 5.0 in1.4 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$67k57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$52kbetter than 26% of US places
Home Value$164k50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 34% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 43% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.25%better than 36% of US places
Income Tax5.70%better than 39% of US places
Sales Tax8.75%better than 22% of US places
Estimated total tax burden11.62%better than 31% of US places
Unemployment4.6%better than 43% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)30°F41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation41.3 in48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall18.8 inbetter than 48% of US places
Sunny Days202 daysbetter than 22% of US places
Summer Humidity67°Fbetter than 28% of US places
Comfortable Days69 daysbetter than 21% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk53.2better than 67% of US places
Air Quality47 AQIbetter than 45% of US places
School Quality51.8better than 39% of US places
Violent Crime2132/100kbetter than 7% of US places
Property Crime2359/100kbetter than 13% of US places
Community
Population37,19396th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age35.926th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4175th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.2183rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)71.9%32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)10.6%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)8.0%68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.6%77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)7.9%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time18 minbetter than 92% of US places
Walkability8.1/20better than 74% of US places
Airport Distance11 mibetter than 95% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access90.1%better than 65% of US places
Amenities Nearby19.63better than 21% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 67% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Leavenworth an affordable place to live?
- Leavenworth is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $52k, better than 26% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Leavenworth?
- The median home value in Leavenworth is $164k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Leavenworth?
- Median household income in Leavenworth is $67k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Leavenworth?
- Median gross rent in Leavenworth is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Leavenworth safe?
- Leavenworth is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2132/100k (better than 7%). Property crime is 2359/100k.
- What is the weather like in Leavenworth?
- Leavenworth averages 79°F in July and 30°F in January, with 41.3 in of annual precipitation and about 202 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Leavenworth?
- Public-school quality in Leavenworth is below average, scoring better than 39% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Leavenworth?
- The average one-way commute in Leavenworth is 18 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)