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.
| Community care facilities for the elderly | 1 |
| Percentage of population over age 55 | 20.1% |
| Number of museums within 30 miles | 78 |
| Number of libraries within the area | 1 |
| Number of movie theaters within 15 miles | 34 |
| Number of golf courses within 30 miles | 117 |
| Tax incentives for retirees | Yes |
| Median income for those aged 55–64 | $90,557 |
| Median income for those aged 65–74 | $66,048 |
| Median income for those aged 75 and up | $42,756 |
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