City safety & data profile

Lee's SummitMO

Lee's Summit, MO is a 95K-resident city in Jackson County with a median household income of $102,531.

Jackson County, Missouri. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Lee's Summit, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Lee's Summit has a population larger than 92% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $340,900, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

95K
Population
Top 8%
By size
$102,531
Median income
$340,900
Median home
5.7%
Poverty rate

The read on Lee's Summit

Lee's Summit posts a median household income higher than 71% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the Lee's Summit area.

Top 29%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near Lee's Summit

Where Lee's Summit income ranks nationally

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

$102,531 Top 29% higher than 71% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $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. MO $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 Lee's Summit, MO beyond the headline numbers

Lee's Summit sits inside Jackson County, Missouri, at roughly 38.91°N, -94.38°W. Population 95,094, $102,531 median household income. Median home value $340,900, median rent $1,422. Poverty rate 5.7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Lee's Summit's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 32.6%, then high blood pressure at 32.2%. 2 hospitals in/around Lee's Summit, 3.5/5 avg rating, 2 with an ER.

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

Population
95,094
Lee's Summit
Median Income
$102,531
+51% vs avg
Median Home Value
$340,900
+50% vs avg
Median Age
38.8
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Jackson County) - Lee's Summit'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
720K+7%
Median Income
$68,577+46%
Median Home Value
$230,500+82%
Poverty Rate
14.1%-19%
Unemployment
4.6%-51%

Economics

Economics indicators for Lee's Summit, MO
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,422/mo
Poverty Rate
5.7% -60% vs avg
Unemployment 3.7%
Bachelor's Degree+ 48.8%
Work From Home 20.8%
Public Transit 0.1%

Population

White 78.4%
African American 9.7%
Asian 1.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
32.6%
High Blood Pressure
32.2%
Short Sleep Duration
31.6%
Physical Inactivity
23.8%
Binge Drinking
18.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.7%
Current Smoking
11.9%
Frequent Physical Distress
11.8%
Current Asthma
9.9%
Diabetes
9.5%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 70.2%
Annual Checkup 77.9%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
6.4%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.4%
Stroke
2.9%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
0
★★★★
1
★★★
1
★★
0
★
0
Average Rating
3.5/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
2
SAINT LUKE'S EAST HOSPITAL
LEES SUMMIT · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER
LEES SUMMIT · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Lee's Summit, MO? ▼
Lee's Summit, MO has a population of 95,094 people, located in Jackson County, Missouri.
What is the median household income in Lee's Summit? ▼
The median household income in Lee's Summit, MO is $102,531 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 5.7%.
What is the median home value in Lee's Summit? ▼
The median home value in Lee's Summit, MO is $340,900. Median rent is $1,422/month.
What are the top health concerns in Lee's Summit? ▼
The top health indicators in Lee's Summit include Obesity (32.6%), High Blood Pressure (32.2%), Short Sleep Duration (31.6%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Lee's Summit? ▼
Lee's Summit has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 3.5/5 stars. 2 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Lee's Summit? ▼
The median age in Lee's Summit, MO is 38.8 years. 48.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Lee's Summit, MO is located in Jackson County, Missouri. With a population of 95K and a $102,531 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 3.5/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Lee's Summit area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Lee's Summit's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Lee's Summit area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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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 (Jackson County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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