Lee's Summit, Missouri

Lee's Summit: The most populous city in Jackson County, Missouri. It is located in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Lee's Summit is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Lee's Summit Public Library and the Lee's Summit Historical Society.

About

Lee's Summit is a city located in the county of Jackson in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its population at the 2010 census was 91,364 and a population density of 536 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 101,467 inhabitants.

The city was created 159 years ago in 1865.

Lee's Summit is a city located in western Missouri, about 20 miles southeast of Kansas City. With a population around 100,000, it's one of the Kansas City metro's fastest growing cities.

Economy and Growth

Lee's Summit has developed into an important commuter town and suburb for Kansas City. Major employers include the Lee's Summit Medical Center and HCA Midwest Health. New developments like the Summit Technology Campus are bringing more jobs.

The population has grown rapidly as the city attracts families and professionals. Highly-ranked schools and recreation options make it an appealing place to live.

Parks and Attractions

Lee's Summit operates over 50 parks and trails throughout the city, including the popular Longview Lake. The TopGolf entertainment center is a popular attraction. Downtown Lee's Summit also offers boutiques, restaurants, and seasonal events.

Location

Lee's Summit enjoys a prime location near the intersection of Interstates 470 and 70. It allows easy access to employment centers in Kansas City and across the metro area. The city prides itself on economic opportunity and high quality of life.

With strong civic planning and community assets, Lee's Summit seems poised for continued prosperity and growth in the years ahead.

Lee's Summit locator map
Location of Lee's Summit on Missouri map.

Quick Facts about Lee's Summit

Population : 101,467 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Missouri (United States)
County : Jackson County
Postal code : 64063
Phone Area Codes : 816
Area : 170.53 km2
Altitude : 1,037 feet / 316 meters
Establishment : October 10, 1865 (159 years ago)
Time Zone : Central Time Zone
Local time : 14:51:18 (30th October 2024)
Density : 595 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 9.96% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Lee's Summit is located at 38°54'39"N 94°22'56"W (38.9108400, -94.3821700).

Lee's Summit map

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  • Menden (Sauerland)

Demographics

The population of Lee's Summit increased by 9.96% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 91,364 - census
2011 91,920 0.6% estimation process
2012 92,376 0.49% estimation process
2013 92,968 0.64% estimation process
2014 93,727 0.81% estimation process
2015 94,871 1.21% estimation process
2016 96,034 1.21% estimation process
2017 97,169 1.17% estimation process
2018 98,522 1.37% estimation process
2019 99,357 0.84% estimation process
2020 101,467 2.08% estimation process

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People born in Lee's Summit (25)

People born in Lee's Summit, including jazz musician Pat Metheny, bank robber Cole Younger, athletics competitor Matt Tegenkamp, .

List

  • Trevor Rosenthal (American baseball player) he was born in 29/05/1990
  • William S. Cowherd (American politician) he was born in 01/09/1860
  • Bob Younger (American outlaw) he was born in 29/10/1853
  • Jim Younger (American outlaw) he was born in 15/01/1848
  • Audrey Lindvall (American model) she was born in 11/08/1982
  • Chase Coffman (American football player, tight end) he was born in 10/11/1986
  • John Younger (American outlaw) he was born in 01/01/1852
  • Mike Metheny (American jazz flugelhornist) he was born in 28/08/1949
  • Rolla Mapel (baseball player) he was born in 09/03/1890
  • Walter Coleman (American baseball player) he was born in 13/06/1873
  • Richard E. Wieligman (American baseball player (1962-)) he was born in 21/10/1962
  • Monte Harrison (American baseball player) he was born in 10/08/1995
  • Taylor Bowlin (American soccer player) he was born in 18/01/1991
  • Morgan Marlborough (association football player) she was born in 03/12/1990
  • Forrest Griffith (American-football player (1928-2007)) he was born in 15/02/1928
  • Evan Boehm (American-football player (1994-)) he was born in 19/08/1993
  • Drew Lock (American-football player (1996-)) he was born in 10/11/1996
  • Connor Harris (American-football player (1993-)) he was born in 22/06/1993

Schools in Lee's Summit

College & universities near Lee's Summit, MO

Code Name City ZIP
177302 Pinnacle Career Institute-South Kansas City Kansas City (MO) 64137-1659
421771 House of Heavilin Beauty College-Raymore Raymore (MO) 64083-9195
176716 House of Heavilin Beauty College-Blue Springs Blue Springs (MO) 64014
176789 Calvary University Kansas City (MO) 64147-1341
247700 National American University-Independence Independence (MO) 64057-1791

Stations (7)

Amtrak & bus stations near Lee's Summit, MO

Code Name Address Type
LEE Lee's Summit 217 SW Main St. RAIL
IDP Independence 600 South Grand Ave. RAIL
KCY Union Station 30 West Pershing Rd. RAIL
WAR Warrensburg 100 South Holden St. RAIL
LRC Lawrence 413 East 7th Street RAIL

Post offices near Lee's Summit

Post Office Name City ZIP
Lees Summ Post Office Lees Summit (MO) 64081
R B R Post Office Lees Summit (MO) 64064
Greenwood Post Office Greenwood (MO) 64034
Longview Post Office Kansas City (MO) 64138
Hickman Mill Post Office Kansas City (MO) 64134

Other cities in Jackson County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jackson County , MO. (more)

City Name Population Title
Kansas City 495,327 The third most populous city in Missouri and the center of the Kansas City metropolitan area.
Independence 116,774 A city in Jackson County, Missouri.
East Independence 110,675 A census-designated place in Jackson County, Missouri.
Blue Springs 56,547 The most populous city in Jackson County, Missouri.
Raytown 28,816 City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States
Grandview 24,711 City in Washington, United States
Grain Valley 14,827 City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States
Oak Grove 8,437 City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States
Greenwood 5,881 Town in Jackson County, Florida in the United States
Sugar Creek 3,235 City in Missouri
Buckner 3,010 City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States
Marlborough 2,142 Village in St.
Lake Lotawana 2,131 City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States
Lone Jack 1,378 City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States
Lake Tapawingo 719 City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States
Adams 690 Town in Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Lee's Summit distances to largest Missouri cities