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Lenexa, Kansas

Introduction to Lenexa,Kansas

Lenexa, Kansas, in Johnson county, is located 4 miles SW of Overland Park, Kansas (center to center) and is 13 miles SW of Kansas City, Missouri. The city is included in the Kansas City metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 40,238 people resided in Lenexa.

Lenexa History

Lenexa is a city situated in Johnson County in the Kansas City metro area. Lenexa was known as the Spinach Capital of the World in the 1930s as it celebrated the Spinach Festival every September. The city’s existence can be traced back to the year 1869. It was named after the wife of Blackhoof Shawnee chief, Na - Nex - Se Blackhoof. However, the city was initially proposed to be named after C.A. Bradshaw. After he refused the proposal, the name Lenexa was adopted.

Lenexa and nearby Attractions

  • Truman Library and Museum
  • Kansas City Zoo
  • Hillsdale State Park
  • Legler Barn Museum
  • The Blue and Grey Park Reserve
  • James A. Reed Wildlife

Things To Do In Lenexa

The James A. Reed Wildlife area offers facilities for hunting, fishing, horseback riding, and hiking. Restaurants such as Sushi House and Majestic Steakhouse can be visited for enjoying various American delicacies. One can also enjoy swimming and boating at the Hillsdale State Park. Tourists can also be a part of the famous Spinach Festival held in the month of September every year.

Lenexa Transportation

The Kansas City International Airport is the nearest international airport.

Lenexa Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued through Kansas City Kansas Community College, University of Missouri - Kansas City, Park University, Penn Valley Community College, and University of Kansas.

High Points

Lenexa strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyLenexa Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyLenexa Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyLenexa Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyLenexa College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyLenexa People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Lenexa Low Rate of Poverty
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 15%Lenexa Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Lenexa, KS

Comparing Lenexa to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men910
Well-Paid Single Women910
Male Share of the Population77
Age of the Population53
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Female Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity39
Senior Citizens31

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better910
Median Family Income910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Short Commute Times84
Walking and Biking to Work27
Public Transportation Use18

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals710
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
Affordability of Property Taxes51
People Living Alone53
Affordability of Rents41

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