City profile
Leavenworth, KS
Leavenworth County · Population 37,195
Leavenworth is a town in Leavenworth County, KS with about 37,195 residents and a typical home value near $193,000. It is 27 miles from Overland Park, KS, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
29°F
Summer avg
79°F
Sunny days / yr
215
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$193,000
Typical monthly housing
$1,256
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
81
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.29%
- State income tax (top)
- 5.58%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.65%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 66/100
Top hazards: Heat wave, Ice storm, Winter weather
Nearest major airport
11 mi to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 38% Democratic / 60% Republican
Community
Population
37,195
Black population
11.9%
County
Leavenworth County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hail, tornadoes
Highlights
- About 37,195 residents
- Typical home value about $193,000
- 27 miles from Overland Park, KS
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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