Leavenworth County, county in Kansas, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 82,246 inhabitants. The county was created 169 years ago in 1855. Its county seat is Leavenworth.
There are 10 city/town in Leavenworth County, KS. The largest city of Leavenworth County is Leavenworth with a population of 35,934. Other cities include, Lansing population 11,954, Basehor population 6,656, Tonganoxie population 5,690, Kickapoo population 1,937
Leavenworth County lies in northeastern Kansas, along the Missouri River. Here are some of the notable cities and towns within Leavenworth County:
Leavenworth - The largest city and county seat, Leavenworth has over 35,000 residents. It is home to Fort Leavenworth army base and the historic Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery.
Lansing - Serving as a southern suburb to Leavenworth, Lansing has around 11,000 residents. The state's maximum-security prison facility is located here.
Basehor - With around 6,000 people, Basehor has grown rapidly in recent decades as a suburb of Kansas City. It hosts events like the Basehor Car Show.
Tonganoxie - About 5,000 people live in Tonganoxie, which plays up its frontier town roots. Tourist attractions include the Tonganoxie Historical Site.
Easton - This small town of around 270 residents promotes itself as the "Hay Capital of the World" during its annual Easton Hay Day event.
Other Leavenworth County communities include Linwood, Reno, Jarbalo, Kickapoo, Fairmount, and the Fort Leavenworth army base community. The area provides a mix of history, natural beauty, and access to Kansas City.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Leavenworth County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Basehor | City in Leavenworth County, Kansas, United States of America | 6,656 |
Easton | City in Kansas, United States | 256 |
Fairmount | Township in Leavenworth County, Kansas | 481 |
Kickapoo | Township in Leavenworth County, Kansas | 1,937 |
Lansing | City in Leavenworth County, Kansas | 11,954 |
Leavenworth | City in Kansas | 35,934 |
Linwood | City in Kansas | 433 |
Reno | City in United States of America | 1,526 |
Springdale | City in United States of America | 712 |
Tonganoxie | City in Leavenworth County, Kansas | 5,690 |