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Leavenworth is a small city of 37,193 in Kansas, with a median household income of $67,360
and a 4.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Leavenworth stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Leavenworth is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Leavenworth city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 93.3
Leavenworth's overall cost of living index is 93.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Leavenworth costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Leavenworth, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$163,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,087
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
50.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$67,360
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Leavenworth's violent crime rate is 495.4 per 100,000 residents
— 30% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
495.4 /100k
Property Crime
2588.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Leavenworth is served primarily by Leavenworth.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Leavenworth, KS
National Avg
School District
Leavenworth
—
Elementary Schools
5
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
33.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Leavenworth sees average highs of 39.3°F in January
and 90.5°F in July,
with 41.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 18.8 inches of snow per year.
Leavenworth's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Leavenworth roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $163,800 and median rent is $1,087/month.
Leavenworth's violent crime rate is 495.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2588.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Leavenworth are operated by Leavenworth.
The district has 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1. 33.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Leavenworth, KS has a population of 37,193, a median household income of $67,360, and an unemployment rate of 4.6%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Leavenworth averages 39.3°F in January and 90.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.3 inches
with about 18.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Leavenworth, KS is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 66048, 66027.
The population of Leavenworth, Kansas is 37,193 with a median age of 35.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Leavenworth: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $163,800, median household income $67,360, crime index 128 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Leavenworth side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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