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Leawood, MO
Village in Newton County, Missouri.
Population
512
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
415
ZIP codes
0
Leawood and its ZIP codes
Leawood at a glance
- Leawood is about 4.6 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $97,813, 38% above the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $251,900 (9% above Missouri).
Local data for Leawood, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Leawood, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$97,813
Poverty rate
6.3%
Median home value
$251,900
Homeownership
95.0%
Bachelor's or higher
50.3%
Median age
52.7
Average commute
15.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (144), Irish Americans (111), Scottish Americans (20).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Newton County. PPP loans are for Leawood.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,117
23,014 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,200
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$362M
FY 2026, $6,168 per person
How people get to work
Leawood, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.0%
- Carpooled11.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.5%
Average one-way commute: 15.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Leawood, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
932
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
143
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 25°F
45.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Leawood, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
Cities near Leawood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Dennis AcresVillage | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Shoal Creek DriveVillage | 1.1 mi | 0.5 |
| Cliff VillageVillage | 1.1 mi | 0 |
| Shoal Creek EstatesVillage | 1.4 mi | 0.1 |
| Redings MillVillage | 1.4 mi | 0.2 |
| SaginawVillage | 1.8 mi | 0.8 |
| Grand Falls PlazaTown | 2.2 mi | 0.1 |
| JoplinCity | 3.3 mi | 38.1 |
| DuquesneVillage | 3.3 mi | 1.9 |
| Loma LindaTown | 6 mi | 3.6 |
| DuenwegCity | 6.2 mi | 3.3 |
| Webb CityCity | 7.2 mi | 8.7 |
| Airport DriveVillage | 7.4 mi | 2 |
| Galena, KSCity | 7.8 mi | 4.6 |
| CartervilleCity | 8.5 mi | 2.6 |
| Carl JunctionCity | 9.8 mi | 5.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Leawood, MO in?
- Leawood is in Newton County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Leawood, MO?
- About 512 people live in Leawood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Leawood?
- Nearby places include Dennis Acres (0.7 mi), Shoal Creek Drive (1.1 mi), Cliff Village (1.1 mi), Shoal Creek Estates (1.4 mi), Redings Mill (1.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023