Lee's Summit
City in Jackson County, Missouri
Lee's Summit is a city in Jackson County, Missouri, with 101,108 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,037 ft (316 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Unity Village, 2.7 miles N.
- 101,108residents (2020 Census)
- 1,037 ftelevation · 316 m
- 63.9 sq miland area · 165.5 km²
- 1,582 / sq mipopulation density
- 64081main ZIP code (6 in total)
About Lee's Summit
Lee's Summit is a city in Jackson and Cass counties in Missouri, United States. It is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area and is a suburb of Kansas City, about 20 miles (32 kilometers) to the southeast. As of the 2020 census, the population was 101,108, making Lee's Summit the sixth most populous city in both Missouri and the Kansas City metropolitan area. It is part of the Wooded Osage Plains region, characterized by rolling topography.
In 1865, the town was incorporated as Strother, remaining so until it was renamed Lee’s Summit three years later. Lee's Summit began as an agricultural community and persisted as such until the mid-twentieth century. Upon the conclusion of World War II, with new highway infrastructure and an increased desire for single family housing, the city began to rapidly suburbanize and grow in population, transitioning into a commuter suburb of Kansas City. The city's period of population and territorial growth lasted through the remainder of the twentieth century.
The Lee's Summit public school district has consistently ranked among the city’s top employers, alongside federal government offices, healthcare facilities, and retail centers. Most residents, however, commute to other cities for work, often other nearby suburbs. The city retains its historic downtown and train station, while now also encompassing suburban developments, several human-made lake reservoirs, and numerous parks. The city's relatively large size and location near major highways have made it a principal suburb of the Kansas City metropolitan area.
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Living in Lee's Summit
- Median household income
- $102,531
- Median home value
- $340,900
- Median rent
- $1,422/mo
- Median age
- 38.8
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Lee's Summit had 101,108 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 101,108 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,582 per sq mi (611 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lee's Summit at a glance
| State | Missouri (MO) |
|---|---|
| County | Jackson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 101,108 (2020) |
| Land area | 63.90 sq mi (165.5 km²) |
| Water area | 2.01 sq mi (5.20 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,037 ft (316 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.9216° N, 94.3848° W |
| ZIP codes | 64081, 64063, 64064, 64065, 64082, 64139 |
| Official website | lees-summit.mo.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2941348 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lee's Summit
- Unity Village2.7 mi N
- Greenwood6.1 mi SE
- Raytown6.5 mi NW
- Lake Lotawana6.9 mi E
- Lake Winnebago7.0 mi S
- Grandview7.9 mi W
- Lake Tapawingo7.9 mi NE
- Blue Springs8.9 mi NE
- Raymore9.1 mi SW
- Tarsney Lakes9.9 mi E
- Pleasant Hill10.0 mi SE
- Belton10.6 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Lee's Summit
What county is Lee's Summit in?
Lee's Summit is in Jackson County, Missouri.
What is the population of Lee's Summit, MO?
101,108 people lived in Lee's Summit at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lee's Summit, MO?
The main ZIP code is 64081. Other ZIP codes: 64063, 64064, 64065, 64082, 64139.
What is the elevation of Lee's Summit?
1,037 feet (316 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lee's Summit?
Unity Village (2.7 mi), Greenwood (6.1 mi), Raytown (6.5 mi), Lake Lotawana (6.9 mi), Lake Winnebago (7.0 mi).
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