Lake Lotawana

City in Jackson County, Missouri

Aerial view of Lake Lotawana, Missouri
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Lake Lotawana is a city in Jackson County, Missouri, with 2,310 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 896 ft (273 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Tarsney Lakes, 4.3 miles NE.

About Lake Lotawana

Lake Lotawana is a city in Jackson County, Missouri, United States and is located 35 miles southeast of downtown Kansas City bordering Blue Springs and Lee’s Summit. The population was 2,310 as of the 2020 census. It is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area.

The city derives its name from the lake that takes up most of the city, which is said to be named after an Indian princess.

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Living in Lake Lotawana

Median household income
$165,962
Median home value
$564,100
Median rent
$2,042/mo
Median age
47.4
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Lake Lotawana, MO population

Lake Lotawana had 2,310 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census2,310
Density224 per sq mi (86 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Lake Lotawana at a glance

StateMissouri (MO)
CountyJackson County
TypeCity
Population2,310 (2020)
Land area10.32 sq mi (26.7 km²)
Water area0.98 sq mi (2.55 km²)
Elevation896 ft (273 m)
Coordinates38.9038° N, 94.2584° W
ZIP code64086
Official websitelakelotawana.org
Census code (GEOID)2939980

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Lake Lotawana

What county is Lake Lotawana in?

Lake Lotawana is in Jackson County, Missouri.

What is the population of Lake Lotawana, MO?

2,310 people lived in Lake Lotawana at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Lake Lotawana, MO?

The ZIP code of Lake Lotawana is 64086.

What is the elevation of Lake Lotawana?

896 feet (273 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Lake Lotawana?

Tarsney Lakes (4.3 mi), Lone Jack (4.5 mi), Greenwood (5.9 mi), Lee's Summit (6.9 mi), Pleasant Hill (7.0 mi).

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