The Town FilesLeawood, Kansas
City in Johnson County · population 33,902 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $658,800
- Household income
- $185,625
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 14 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 30
- Median age
- 48.4
Leawood is a city of 33,902 people in Johnson County, Kansas. The median home is worth $658,800, above the typical Kansas town ($128,200). It ranks more upscale than 100% of Kansas towns, more vibrant than 89% of Kansas towns, better for young professionals than 88% of Kansas towns.
How Leawood ranks
Percentile among Kansas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kansas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Leawood is worth $658,800, above the typical Kansas town ($128,200). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $185,625, which is more affordable than 5% of Kansas towns. Median rent is $1,983 a month. 91.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Leawood | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $658,800 | $128,200 |
| Median rent | $1,983 | $815 |
| Median household income | $185,625 | $63,857 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 2.1× |
| Homeownership | 91.0% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1989 | 1964 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.1% | — |
Who lives in Leawood
| People | Leawood | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.4 | 38.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.2% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 22.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 73.7% | 24.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.1% | 10.6% |
| Veterans | 5.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.4% | — |
| Work from home | 25.8% | 6.4% |
| Average commute | 20.9 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.3% | 89.2% |
Weather in Leawood
July highs average 87.5°F and January lows 21.2°F. About 37.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 13.8 inches of snow (typical Kansas town: 12.4 in). Expect about 33 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 101 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
30 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Leawood since 1950, compared with 26 for the typical Kansas town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on May 20, 1957 about 2.3 miles from the town center and killed 37. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 41 deaths and 201 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 19, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 337 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 22, 2003.
Severe weather in Johnson County since 1996
Johnson County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 26, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4747: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4504: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3481: Covid-19 |
| November 7, 2017 | Severe Storm | DR-4347: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| December 12, 2007 | Severe Storm | EM-3282: Severe Winter Storms |
Jobs and pay in Johnson County
Johnson County had 370,992 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $75,090 a year. Unemployment was 2.4% in 2023; in Leawood itself the ACS puts it at 2%.
Public schools in Leawood
7 public schools with 3,362 students, about 13.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARTIN CITY ELEM. | K-8 | 640 | 11.9 |
| Leawood Elementary | K-5 | 556 | 15.4 |
| Leawood Middle | 6-8 | 490 | 13.6 |
| Brookwood Elem | PK-6 | 462 | 15.4 |
| Prairie Star Middle | 6-8 | 439 | 12.5 |
| Prairie Star Elementary | K-5 | 406 | 14.5 |
| Mission Trail Elementary | PK-5 | 369 | 12.3 |
Towns near Leawood
- Overland Park, KS3.7 mi · 197,238 people · home $413,600
- Prairie Village, KS5.5 mi · 22,957 people · home $435,700
- Grandview, MO5.8 mi · 26,209 people · home $188,500
- Mission Hills, KS7.4 mi · 3,594 people · home $1,237,800
- Belton, MO8.0 mi · 23,953 people · home $203,200
- Fairway, KS8.1 mi · 4,170 people · home $618,000
- Mission, KS8.4 mi · 9,954 people · home $289,100
- Merriam, KS8.5 mi · 11,098 people · home $263,300
Leawood questions
Is Leawood, Kansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Leawood scores better for retirees than 58% of Kansas towns and quieter than 32%. 23.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.4).
How much does a house cost in Leawood?
The median owner-occupied home in Leawood is valued at $658,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $185,625, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $1,983 a month.
What is the weather like in Leawood?
July highs average 87.5°F and January lows 21.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.7 inches of precipitation a year and 13.8 inches of snow.
Does Leawood get tornadoes?
30 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Leawood since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on May 20, 1957. The typical Kansas town has had 26.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)