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Lees Summit, MO

Aggregated across 4 ZIP codes in Lees Summit.

Population: 89,022 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Lees Summit, MO is $427,235 — up 2.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $442,813 after a median 20 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,732/month. 25 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hail, tornado, cold wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$427,235

Typical home value

+2.8%

1-year change

20

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$427,235
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
+7.1%
5-year appreciation
+20.8%
10-year appreciation
+73.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$427,235
House Price Index (state)
416.7 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$442,813
Median list price
$458,843
Median price per sqft
$187
1-year sale-price change
+2.4%
Median days on market
20 days
Homes sold (recent period)
475
For-sale inventory
351
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
338
1-year forecast
+2.9%
Days to pending
29 days
New listings (monthly)
146

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,732/mo
1-year rent change
+4.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,257/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,366/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,546/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,020/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,419/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
25
Elementary schools
14
Middle schools
5
High schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.9 : 1
School districts serving the area
MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED, BLUE SPRINGS R-IV, LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII
Schools include
LAKEVIEW WOODS SCHOOL, CHAPEL LAKES ELEM., DELTA WOODS MIDDLE, VOY SPEARS JR. ELEM., HAZEL GROVE ELEM.

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hail, tornado, cold wave, heat wave, ice storm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Very High · tornado: Very High · cold wave: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone A02
NFIP flood claims on record
74
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 33% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
19.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Lake City Army Ammunition Plant (Northwest Lagoon) (9.6 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
66.0°F
Average high
71.5°F
Average low
60.5°F
Annual precipitation
43.7 in
Annual snowfall
8.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
47
Days with Good air quality
209
Days with Moderate air quality
153
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
293

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.6 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
64,721
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
63,725

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Harry S Truman National Historic Site (6 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
43
Nearest airport
Lee's Summit Municipal Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) (17 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
29
Hospitals include
SAINT JOHN HOSPITAL, UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HOSPITAL, UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HEALTH SYSTEM OLATHE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.8 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-815 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1998
Housing built before 1970
8.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
45.6%
Median annual property tax
$4,313
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
86.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
317,866
Average weekly wage
$1,438
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
4,036

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Lees SummitState medianUS median
Typical home value$427,235$246,773$288,527
Median sale price$442,813$249,900$325,000
Median days on market20 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$1,732/mo$1,400/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,313$1,136$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Lees Summit, MO?
$427,235.
What is the median sale price in Lees Summit, MO?
$442,813.
How long do homes take to sell in Lees Summit, MO?
Median days on market: 20 days.
What is typical rent in Lees Summit, MO?
Typical rent: $1,732/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lees Summit, MO?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, tornado, cold wave, heat wave, ice storm.
Is Lees Summit, MO in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 74 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A02. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Lees Summit, MO?
Risk to homes is higher than 33% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lees Summit, MO?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lees Summit, MO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lees Summit, MO?
25 schools (14 elementary, 5 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Lees Summit, MO walkable?
Walkability index: 8.6/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Lees Summit, MO?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Lees Summit, MO?
Regional Price Parity: 90.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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