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Leavenworth, Kansas, in Leavenworth county, is 23 miles NW of Kansas City, Missouri. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Kansas City metropolitan area. Leavenworth contains a population of approximately 35,420.
In Leavenworth, about 50% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in Leavenworth.
Unlike most cities, the city has proportionately more males than females.
In 2000, Leavenworth had a median family income of $48,836. The typical family in Leavenworth is better off than most in Kansas. Interestingly, lots of people in the city have Bachelor's degrees (or better).
Political donors in Leavenworth favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $6,650. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.
Leavenworth has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 50% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Kansas, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.
In Leavenworth, 90% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Leavenworth -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The city can boast better commuting than most places.
Leavenworth strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 3% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 6% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
Comparing Leavenworth to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):
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| College Educated Adults | | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | |  |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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