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Lecompton, KS
City in Douglas County, Kansas.
Population
736
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
597
ZIP codes
0
Lecompton and its ZIP codes
Lecompton at a glance
- Lecompton is about 17 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $68,977, 7% below the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $203,800 (6% below Kansas) and median rent is $925 a month.
Local data for Lecompton, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lecompton, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,977
Poverty rate
7.9%
Median home value
$203,800
Median rent
$925/mo
Homeownership
73.4%
Bachelor's or higher
19.5%
Median age
39.6
Average commute
33.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (158), Irish Americans (114), French Americans (47).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Douglas County. PPP loans are for Lecompton.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,604
50,796 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,698
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$759M
FY 2026, $6,393 per person
How people get to work
Lecompton, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone93.5%
- Carpooled1.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.1%
Average one-way commute: 33.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lecompton, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
882
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
260
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 18°F
39.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lecompton, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.4%
U.S. 33.3% -0.9 pts
Diabetes
9.8%
U.S. 12.1% -2.3 pts
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
Cities near Lecompton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PerryCity | 2.1 mi | 0.7 |
| WilliamstownCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 0.1 |
| LawrenceCity | 7.6 mi | 34.6 |
| GrantvilleCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 0.6 |
| TecumsehCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.6 |
| OskaloosaCity | 12 mi | 1 |
| MeridenCity | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| OzawkieCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| McLouthCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| TopekaCity | 16 mi | 61.9 |
| TonganoxieCity | 17 mi | 4.1 |
| EudoraCity | 17 mi | 3.3 |
| LinwoodCity | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| WakarusaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 5 |
| OverbrookCity | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| WinchesterCity | 20 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lecompton, KS in?
- Lecompton is in Douglas County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Lecompton, KS?
- About 736 people live in Lecompton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lecompton?
- Nearby places include Perry (2.1 mi), Williamstown (3.4 mi), Lawrence (7.6 mi), Grantville (9.5 mi), Tecumseh (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023