1st Advantage MortgageThe median Leavenworth County household earns $89,218, and 9% of residents live below the poverty line. Whatever your own numbers, compare written offers on APR, fees and total cost, and verify the lender is licensed in Kansas before sharing details.
On this page
- Who lives in Leavenworth County
- Income in Leavenworth County compared with Kansas
- Work, industries and travel time in Leavenworth County
- Leavenworth County housing compared with Kansas
- The communities that make up Leavenworth County
- How Leavenworth County compares with nearby counties
- Budget math at the Leavenworth County median
- What the numbers mean for Leavenworth County borrowers
- People and households in Leavenworth County
- Lender oversight for Leavenworth County
- Before you sign
- Nearby and statewide guides
- Frequently asked questions
Who lives in Leavenworth County
Roughly 83,123 residents live in Leavenworth County, Kansas, 6th by population among the state's 105 counties and county equivalents. Packed into 463 square miles, that is close to 179 residents for every square mile of land. For statistical purposes it belongs to the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area, as delineated by the Office of Management and Budget in July 2023. Of the 6 Census places inside Leavenworth County, Leavenworth leads by population with about 37,195; 6 of the 6 are incorporated.
Income in Leavenworth County compared with Kansas
The median household income in Leavenworth County is $89,218; statewide it is $74,275, so Leavenworth County runs 20% above Kansas as a whole. Only 2 Kansas counties post a higher median.
| Income band | Share in Leavenworth County | Difference from Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Under $35,000 | 17.2% | -4.5 pts |
| $35,000 to $99,999 | 39.1% | -3.2 pts |
| $100,000 to $199,999 | 32.0% | +5.5 pts |
| $200,000 or more | 11.7% | +2.2 pts |
The spread is wide: 44% of Leavenworth County households make $100,000 or more, and 17% make less than $35,000. 8.8% of residents fall below the federal poverty line (statewide: 11.3%). Income inequality, measured by the Gini index, comes to 0.418 here. For a borrower in Leavenworth County, the county median is only context: a lender looks at the income you can document, so pay stubs, benefit letters or tax returns matter more than any average.
Work, industries and travel time in Leavenworth County
The biggest employer of Leavenworth County residents, by industry, is education and health care at 26% of workers, followed by retail trade (13%). The sharpest difference from the state is in public administration, at 11% locally and 5% for Kansas. The survey's unemployment rate for Leavenworth County averages 4.1% over 2020 to 2024 (state: 3.9%). About 77% drive to work alone and 13% have trips of 45 minutes or more. Households without a car make up 4.8% of the total (5.1% statewide).
| Top industries | Leavenworth County share | +/- vs Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Education and health care | 26.4% | +1.4 pts |
| Retail trade | 12.8% | +2.2 pts |
| Public administration | 10.9% | +6.3 pts |
| Professional and administrative services | 9.4% | -0.6 pts |
| Manufacturing | 7.3% | -5.1 pts |
| Construction | 6.9% | +0.5 pts |
Shorter commutes usually mean lower vehicle costs, which can leave more room for a payment, or for paying a loan off early.
Leavenworth County housing compared with Kansas
Median gross rent, utilities included, comes to $1,219 in Leavenworth County versus $1,060 statewide. 41% of renting households spend 30% or more of income on rent, and 18% spend half or more. With a median value of $282,900, a typical Leavenworth County house costs 3.2 times what the median household earns in a year. The ownership rate is 69%. Median construction year: 1982.
| Leavenworth County | Kansas | U.S. county median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,219/mo | $1,060/mo | $877/mo |
| Median home value | $282,900 | $217,200 | $185,300 |
| Owners | 69% | 67% | 75% |
| Rent-burdened renters | 41% | 43% | 45% |
| Burdened owners | 22% | 22% | n/a |
| Mobile homes | 1.7% | 4.0% | n/a |
The communities that make up Leavenworth County
The table lists the 6 largest of 6 Census places in Leavenworth County, by population. Together all 6 hold about 62,434 people, so roughly 25% of residents live outside any named place. Among places of 500 or more people, median income runs from $72,987 in Leavenworth to $116,769 in Basehor. This guide covers each of the 6 places and the rural areas around them.
| Place | Type | Population | Median income | Median rent | From county center |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leavenworth | city | 37,195 | $72,987 | $1,229 | 11 mi |
| Lansing | city | 11,246 | $102,786 | $1,406 | 8 mi |
| Basehor | city | 7,491 | $116,769 | $1,257 | 7 mi |
| Tonganoxie | city | 5,891 | $80,109 | $1,224 | 6 mi |
| Linwood | city | 312 | $65,994 | $1,042 | 13 mi |
| Easton | city | 299 | $49,375 | $855 | 12 mi |
How Leavenworth County compares with nearby counties
Distances run center to center, from Wyandotte County at 16 miles out to Atchison County at 28. 2 of the six report a higher median household income than Leavenworth County; Johnson County is highest at $109,208 and Atchison County lowest at $61,112. The list crosses into Missouri, where different lending rules and regulators apply.
| Adjacent area | How far | HH income (median) | Rent (median) | Owner share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leavenworth County | - | $89,218 | $1,219/mo | 69% |
| Wyandotte County, KS | 16 mi | $63,631 | $1,122/mo | 62% |
| Jefferson County, KS | 18 mi | $81,278 | $835/mo | 86% |
| Platte County, MO | 20 mi | $96,227 | $1,334/mo | 67% |
| Johnson County, KS | 24 mi | $109,208 | $1,434/mo | 69% |
| Douglas County, KS | 24 mi | $69,746 | $1,099/mo | 50% |
| Atchison County, KS | 28 mi | $61,112 | $765/mo | 72% |
Budget math at the Leavenworth County median
How much room does a median Leavenworth County budget have? Take median income, subtract median rent, and check what is left under a few common debt-to-income limits.
- Monthly gross at the median, Leavenworth County: $7,435
- Housing at the median rent of $1,219 uses 16%
- With a 35% ceiling, about $1,383 remains for car, card, student and any new loan payments
- $2,127: what a 45% ratio leaves once rent is paid
Lenders set their own limits and look beyond the ratio. The DTI calculator uses your figures instead of Leavenworth County's.
What the numbers mean for Leavenworth County borrowers
The county's numbers point to a few situations that come up often for Leavenworth County borrowers.
- Consolidation math. With 44% at six figures, card consolidation is common; it pays only if total cost falls (guide).
- Credit reports. Pull free reports at AnnualCreditReport.com and dispute errors before applying.
- Scams. A fee demanded before funding is a red flag; report it at ReportFraud.ftc.gov (spotting scams).
People and households in Leavenworth County
Degree holders: 36% of adults over 25. About 6% go without health insurance.
| Leavenworth County | Kansas | U.S. county median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.0 | 37.4 | 41.5 |
| Bachelor's or higher | 36.1% | 35.6% | 22.2% |
| No high school diploma | 6.2% | 8.0% | n/a |
| No health insurance | 6.1% | 8.8% | 7.8% |
| No vehicle | 4.8% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Work from home | 10.4% | 11.8% | 8.7% |
| Poverty rate | 8.8% | 11.3% | 13.2% |
| Unemployment (ACS) | 4.1% | 3.9% | 4.4% |
| Trip time | Share |
|---|---|
| Under 15 min | 31.4% |
| 15 to 29 min | 30.9% |
| 30 to 44 min | 24.8% |
| 45 to 59 min | 8.6% |
| 60+ min | 4.3% |
Lender oversight for Leavenworth County
Consumer lenders serving Leavenworth County are licensed by the state, not the county; in Kansas that is the Kansas Office of the State Bank Commissioner. Banks and credit unions have their own regulators, and the CFPB takes complaints about any lender. See the Kansas state guide for the statewide picture.
Before you sign
Quick steps for Leavenworth County:
- Price the Leavenworth County expense first and borrow that amount, no more.
- Collect three written offers and compare APR and total repaid.
- Verify the Kansas license before giving out your Social Security number.
- Ask about early-payoff penalties.
Nearby and statewide guides
The Kansas guide covers the whole state.
Frequently asked questions
What does a typical Leavenworth County household make?
About $89,218 a year at the median (ACS 2020-24), 20% above the Kansas median.
How does Leavenworth County rent compare with Kansas?
$1,219 locally versus $1,060 for the state, 15% above.
What are the biggest places in Leavenworth County?
By population: Leavenworth, Lansing, Basehor, Tonganoxie, Linwood. The county has 6 Census places in all.
Will a Leavenworth County address affect my match?
Beyond confirming Kansas as your state, no. Your answers about amount, credit, income and payments are all that count.
Who do I complain to about a lender in Leavenworth County?
Start with the Kansas Office of the State Bank Commissioner, then the CFPB complaint portal. Keep copies of every message.