Lee's Summit, MO
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 88,984 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | High |
Geography
Lee's Summit is a Missouri-side suburb of Kansas City.
Cultural Attractions
Powell Gardens is a 915-acre botanical garden just outside Lee's Summit.
Recreation
The city is surrounded by four lakes which offer 2,600 acres for recreational water sports.
Historical
The "Summit" part of the town's name derives from the fact that it sits on the highest point along the railroad between Kansas City and St. Louis.
Economy
AT&T is the leading employer in the city.
| Population [details] | 88,984 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 72.5% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 367.11 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 41.50% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 35.71 °F/16.72 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 89.33 °F/67.65 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 39.53 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 47 |
| Cost of living [details] | 96.8 |
| State sales tax | 4.23% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Oklahoma City (288.08 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | KANSAS CITY INTERNATIONAL (32.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Golf, Health and fitness, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Sporting events, Trails and wildlife, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Charitable activities and contributions, Concerts, Family/Arts events, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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