City safety & data profile

LeawoodKS

Leawood, KS is a 35K-resident city in Johnson County with a median household income of $185,625.

Johnson County, Kansas. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Leawood, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Leawood has a population larger than 68% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $658,800, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-18

35K
Population
Top 32%
By size
$185,625
Median income
$658,800
Median home
3.1%
Poverty rate

The read on Leawood

Leawood posts a median household income higher than 97% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the Leawood area.

Top 3%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near Leawood

Where Leawood income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$185,625 Top 3% higher than 97% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). This entry sits in this band. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. KS $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Leawood, KS beyond the headline numbers

Leawood sits inside Johnson County, Kansas, at roughly 38.97°N, -94.62°W. Population 34,579, $185,625 median household income. Median home value $658,800, median rent $1,983. Poverty rate 3.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Leawood's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 35%, then obesity at 28.9%. 2 hospitals in/around Leawood, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Leawood from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
34,579
Leawood
Median Income
$185,625
+173% vs avg
Median Home Value
$658,800
+189% vs avg
Median Age
48.4
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Johnson County) - Leawood's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
621K+12%
Median Income
$109,208+46%
Median Home Value
$391,200+85%
Poverty Rate
5.4%-17%
Unemployment
3.2%-41%

Economics

Economics indicators for Leawood, KS
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,983/mo
Poverty Rate
3.1% -78% vs avg
Unemployment 2%
Bachelor's Degree+ 73.7%
Work From Home 25.8%
Public Transit 0.1%

Population

White 87.5%
African American 1.5%
Asian 5.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.6%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
35%
Obesity
28.9%
Short Sleep Duration
27.3%
Physical Inactivity
16.4%
Binge Drinking
15.6%
Frequent Mental Distress
10.8%
Diabetes
9.8%
Current Asthma
9%
Frequent Physical Distress
8.9%
Current Smoking
7.2%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 79.6%
Annual Checkup 82.6%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease
5.6%
Lack of Health Insurance
4%
Stroke
2.6%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Leawood, KS?
Leawood, KS has a population of 34,579 people, located in Johnson County, Kansas.
What is the median household income in Leawood?
The median household income in Leawood, KS is $185,625 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 3.1%.
What is the median home value in Leawood?
The median home value in Leawood, KS is $658,800. Median rent is $1,983/month.
What are the top health concerns in Leawood?
The top health indicators in Leawood include High Blood Pressure (35%), Obesity (28.9%), Short Sleep Duration (27.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Leawood?
Leawood has 2 hospitals. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Leawood?
The median age in Leawood, KS is 48.4 years. 73.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Leawood, KS is located in Johnson County, Kansas. With a population of 35K and a $185,625 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 2 hospitals. Safety alerts for the Leawood area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

Safety Guides

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Using Leawood's profile

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Johnson County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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