Lee's Summit, Missouri
Residents of Lee’s Summit, Mo., enjoy live music at the Legacy Park Amphitheater.Courtesy of the City of Lees Summit
- StateMissouri
- CountyJackson
- Population102,781
Those who call Lee's Summit, Mo., home love it for its blend of “big-city vibes with small-town charm”—at least according to the city’s tourism website. Retail stores, diverse dining options, and lots of green space make this a well-rounded location with something for everyone.
Outdoor enthusiasts can indulge in the town’s extensive park system. Longview Lake provides a spot for boating and fishing, while Legacy Park offers multiple youth sports fields and an amphitheater for a slew of rotating entertainment options. Cyclists enjoy the Tour de Lakes, an annual event during which athletes can choose from four different routes of varying distances (from 10 miles for beginners to 64 miles for those who want a challenge), each taking place around one or more nearby lakes.
Lee’s Summit schools earn a gold star, too, with 58% of the district's schools scoring above average for quality education, per GreatSchools. Additionally, the city is home to the University of Central Missouri–Lee's Summit, providing a local opportunity for higher education. The town has a variety of walking and hiking trails, as well as two dog parks—which means there are lots of enriching activities for your pup, too.—AS
Outdoor enthusiasts can indulge in the town’s extensive park system. Longview Lake provides a spot for boating and fishing, while Legacy Park offers multiple youth sports fields and an amphitheater for a slew of rotating entertainment options. Cyclists enjoy the Tour de Lakes, an annual event during which athletes can choose from four different routes of varying distances (from 10 miles for beginners to 64 miles for those who want a challenge), each taking place around one or more nearby lakes.
Lee’s Summit schools earn a gold star, too, with 58% of the district's schools scoring above average for quality education, per GreatSchools. Additionally, the city is home to the University of Central Missouri–Lee's Summit, providing a local opportunity for higher education. The town has a variety of walking and hiking trails, as well as two dog parks—which means there are lots of enriching activities for your pup, too.—AS
Town Information
| Median sale price for single family residences (2022) | $345,503 |
| Median household income | $98,308 |
| Racial and ethnic makeup of current residents | Asian: 2.14%, Black: 9.05%, Hispanic: 4.44% |
| Racial and ethnic makeup of U.S. | Asian: 6.1%, Black: 13.6%, Hispanic: 18.9% |
| High school district graduation rate (averages of districts were applied when necessary) | 96.22% |
| Percent of schools serving students in the area that rank "above average" (averages of districts were applied when necessary) | 63% |
| Number of hospitals within 25 miles recommended by over 50% of patients | 21 |
| Number of above-average nursing homes within 50 miles, per 100,000 households | 38 |
| Sharecare Community Well-Being Index Score (out of 100) | 61 |
Sources: ATTOM, U.S. Census Bureau, GreatSchools, Healthgrades, Caring.com, Sharecare