**History:**
– Town of Strother founded by William Bullitt Howard in October 1865
– Town’s name changed to Lees Summit in November 1868
– Dr. Pleasant John Graves Lea honored with the town’s name
– Misspelling of Lees Summit with two es became official
– Town incorporated as Town of Lees Summit in 1868
– Dr. Pleasant Lea was murdered in September 1862
– Lees Summit’s postmaster was appointed in January 1852
– The city’s municipal code dates back to 2022
– The city was featured in ‘The History of Jackson County, Missouri’ in 1881
– John Arthur Horner wrote extensively about the city’s history
**Geography:**
– Lees Summit located near Missouri’s western border with Kansas
– City borders Kansas City to the west and northwest
– Part of the Kansas City, MO-KS Metropolitan Statistical Area
– Total area of 65.911 square miles, with 2.016 square miles being water
– Lies north relative to the rest of the state
– Lees Summit has its own climate normals data
– The city’s weather information is available online
– The city is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area
– The city is located in Jackson County, Missouri
– The city has multiple locations for public services
**Demographics:**
– Population growth from 1880 to 2020
– 2020 census counted 101,108 people in Lees Summit
– Racial makeup in 2020: 78.64% white, 8.92% black, 2.37% Asian
– Household statistics from the 2020 census
– Median household income in 2016-2020 was $93,295
– U.S. Census data is available for the city
– The city’s population and housing details are part of the Census records
– The Census Bureau’s website provides information on the city’s demographics
– The city has a diverse population
– The city’s workforce and major employers are detailed in economic reports
**Landmarks:**
– Longview Farm estate built by R. A. Long in 1913
– Longview Farm included a mansion, five barns, and 42 buildings
– Longview Chapel Christian Church completed in 1915
– Parts of Longview Farm now house Longview Lake and Longview Community College
– Missouri Town 1855 and Lees Summit Historical Cemetery are notable landmarks
**Government:**
– Mayor: William A. Baird
– City Manager: Mark Dunning
– City Council:
– District 1: Mia Prier, Hillary Shields
– District 2: John Lovell, Andrew S. Felker
– District 3: Phyllis Q. Edson, Beto Lopez
– District 4: Fred DeMoro, Faith Hodges
**Infrastructure:**
– Transportation:
– Major roads: I-470, US 40, US 50, Route 150, Route 291, Route 350
– Other: Amtrak station, Municipal Airport
– Healthcare:
– 2 hospitals provide emergency services
– Data sources for temperature and precipitation records
Lee's Summit is a city in the U.S. state of Missouri and is a suburb in the Kansas City metropolitan area. It resides in Jackson County (predominantly) as well as Cass County. As of the 2020 census, its population was 101,108, making it the 6th most populous city in both Missouri and the Kansas City metropolitan area.
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| Coordinates: 38°55′02″N 94°22′54″W / 38.91722°N 94.38167°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| Counties | Jackson, Cass |
| Incorporated | October 28, 1865 |
| Named for | Dr. Pleasant Lea |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council–manager |
| • Mayor | William A. Baird |
| • City manager | Mark Dunning |
| • City Council | Members
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| Area | |
| • Total | 65.91 sq mi (170.71 km2) |
| • Land | 63.90 sq mi (165.49 km2) |
| • Water | 2.02 sq mi (5.22 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,024 ft (312 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 101,108 |
| • Rank | 6th in Missouri
314th in the United States |
| • Density | 1,582.41/sq mi (610.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Codes | 64015, 64063, 64064, 64081, 64082, 64083, 64086 |
| Area code | 816 |
| FIPS codes | 29095, 29037 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395669 |
| Website | cityofls.net |