Lee's Summit

Lee's Summit is a suburb of Kansas City, Missouri. As of the 2020 census its population was 101,108, making it the sixth-largest city in both the state and in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. The city is located at 38°N, 94°W. Lee's Summit was named after early settler Dr. Pleasant John Graves Lea, who had moved to Jackson County in 1849 from Bradley County, Tennessee. Dr. Lea was killed in August 1862 by Kansas Jayhawkers (or Redlegs) when the Missouri Pacific Railroad was surveying the area. Legend states that the name was spelled wrong on the side of the railroad depot and has remained Lee's summit ever since. In 1913, R. A. Long, the owner of a lumber company, began building his estate, named Longview Farm, on the western edge of the city. Today the farm is home to Longview Chapel, one of the world's largest horse barns, and the site of Longview Community College. The church and mansion are on the National Register of Historic Places. Other parts of the farm have been turned into a development called Longview Lake, Longview College, and a community college called New Longview. In 2006, CNN/Money magazine ranked Lee's. Summit 44th on its list of "100 Best Cities to Live in the United States". That ranking improved to 27th on the 2010 list of Best cities to live in the U.S.

Origin of name

The town of Lee's Summit was founded in 1865. It was named for Dr. Pleasant John Graves Lea, who was killed by Kansas Jayhawkers in August 1862. The railroad wanted to name the town in Dr. Lea's honor. But they misspelled the name "Lees Summit" (with two "e's"; "Lee" instead of "Lea"; and leaving out the apostrophe) on a boxcar that was serving as a station and donated by the Missouri Pacific, then a sign next to the tracks, and finally in the printed time schedule for the railroad. The town petitioned the state legislature and incorporated its name in 1868 as: "Town ofLee's Summit". The spelling is unusual because apostrophes are typically not included in place names due to potential confusion regarding whether the place is owned by the namesake person. Others claim that the town was named after famed Civil War General Robert E. Lee after Southerners began moving north into Missouri after the war due to the timing of General Lee's death. This is attributed to a quote in the Louisville Journal, January 3, 1866. The name was spelled wrong on the side of the railroad depot and has remained Lee'sSummit ever since. It is not to be confused with a town of the same name in Monroe County, Missouri, which was founded by William B. Howard in October 1865. He named it for his wife, Maria D. Strother, the daughter of William D.strother formerly of Bardstown, Kentucky.

History

In 1913, R. A. Long began building his estate, named Longview Farm, on the western edge of the city and into part of Kansas City. When complete, it had a mansion, five barns and 42 buildings in the 1,700 acres (6.9 km²) The farm also had a church, Longview Chapel Christian Church, which was completed in 1915. It soon became internationally known as a showplace farm. In 2006, CNN/Money and Money magazine ranked Lee's Summit 44th on its list of the "100 Best Cities to Live in the United States" That ranking improved to 27th on the 2010 list. The church and mansion are on the National Register of Historic Places. Other parts of the farm have been turned into Longview Lake, and Longview Community College, and a development called New Longview. The city is also home to Missouri Town 1855 and Lee’s Summit Historical Cemetery. It was ranked 44th in 2006, and 27th in 2010 on CNN/ money and money magazine's "100 best cities to live in the U.S." list. It is located on the Missouri River, which runs through the city, and runs into the Kansas City suburb of Leesburg. It has a population of about 2,000, and is home to a number of tourist attractions, such as Longview Park and the Longview Museum of American Art. It also has a lake, which has been converted into a park.

Geography

Lee's Summit is located at 38°5521N 94°2227W (38.922607, 94.374127). According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 65.39 square miles (169.36 km²) of which 63.35square miles (164.08km²) is land. 2.04square miles of the city's land is water. Lee's Summit has a population of 2,856. It is the largest city in the state of Colorado. The city is home to the University of Colorado at Boulder, which has a campus of the same name. It also has the College of Colorado, which was founded in 1875. The town's name is derived from the town of Lee, which means "leather" in the local dialect. It was also known as "Lee's Peak" before the city was founded. It has been the site of several U.N. peacekeeping operations, including in World War I and World War II, and is now known as the birthplace of the United States Air Force Academy. The University of California at Boulder has a chapter of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, which is based in the city. The university has a history that dates back to the 18th century and is one of the oldest colleges in the country. The school's mascot is the "Bear" and the city is named after a bear. The college's motto is "The Bear" and its colors are blue and white.

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 91,364 people, 34,429 households, and 25,126 families living in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 86.1% White, 8.4% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.7% Asian, 0.,1% Pacific Islander, 1,1% from other races, and 2.4%. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.9% of the population. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.12. The median income for a household was $60,905, and the median family income was $70,702. The city's median property value was estimated at $200,300 at the time of the 2010 census. In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.2% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 33.1%, 20.9%, and 11.5% who were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females, there are 91.9 males. For each 100 females age 18 and over, there is 87.4 males. In 2010, the median age was 37.2 years. In 2000, the city had a population of 70,700 people, 26,417 homes, and 19,495 families. In 2013, the average household income for the city is $60.905 and the per capita income is $26,891. About 2.8% of families are below the poverty line.

Economy

According to the town's Economic Development Council, the top employers in the city are: McDonald's, Burger King and McDonald's. The city's economy is based on the restaurant industry. The town's top employers are: Burger King, McDonald's and Burger King. The top employer in the town is: McDonald’s, which is based in the downtown area of the city. The most popular restaurant is McDonald's which is located in the central part of the town. The best restaurant is located near the city's downtown area, in the south part of town. It is called the South Pointe Hotel and is located on the east side of the village. It was founded in the early 1900s. It has a reputation for being one of the best restaurants in the area. It also has some of the country's best bars and restaurants. It's also known for being a hotbed of business activity. In the city, there are more than 100 businesses that employ more than 1,000 people. The number of jobs is up from a year ago, when there were just over 1,500. The economy has been in decline since the mid-'90s, but it is still growing. The U.S. Census estimates that the city has more jobs than any other city in the state. The unemployment rate is at 3.7 percent. The highest rate is in the Southport area, which has a population of about 1,800. The lowest rate is among the city’'s poorest residents.

City government

Lee's Summit is a charter form of government, represented by a Mayor and a city council. Each of the four districts are represented by two councilmembers whose terms are staggered and expire every four years. No councilmember may serve more than two consecutive terms. The city council is made up of four members: two women and two men. The mayor is Theodore Harold Anderson and the city council members are: Diane Forte, Hillary Shields, Trisha Carlyle, Andrew Felker, Phyllis Edson, Beto Lopez and Fred DeMoro.

Education

Lee's Summit has three public libraries, branches of the Mid-Continent Public Library, on Oldham Parkway, Colbern Road, and a new branch on Blue Parkway. Longview Community College is located on the extreme western edge of Lee's Summit. It also is home to the Summit Technology Center which is a branch campus of the University of Central Missouri. It is also home to a branch of Baker University. The town has four religious private schools as well: Summit Christian Academy, Our Lady of Presentation Catholic School, Lee's. Summit Academy (formerly Libby Lane Academy), and St. Michael the Archangel Catholic High School. The city is served by parts of three public school districts: Lee'sSummit R-VII School District, Blue Springs R-IV School District and Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District. The town also has a small number of private schools, such as Summit Christian School and Our Lady Of Presentation Christian School. It has a population of about 3,000 people, mostly residents of the Blue Springs and Blue Springs areas of the county. The population of the town is about 2,500 people, most of whom live in the town of Longview, Kansas City, or its surrounding areas. The community has a history of violence against women and minorities, especially in the early 1900s and early 20th century. The majority of the city's residents are African-American, and the majority of its population is white, with the exception of a handful of Hispanic residents.

Climate

Lee's Summit experiences a four-season humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification Dfa) with cold days and nights during the winter, and hot days and muggy nights in the summer. Lee's Summit is located on the Ohio River, which flows through the town. The town has a population of 2,000. It is located in the Ohio Valley, which is a part of the Piedmont region of the Rocky Mountains. It has a high elevation of 1,800 feet (400 m) above sea level. The city's climate is humid continental, with hot, muggy summers and cold, wet winters. It also has a dry continental climate, with cold winters and hot summers in the spring and summer, and dry summers and wet winters in the fall. The climate is very hot during the summer, with highs of over 100 °F (32 °C) and cold lows of under 50 ° F (4 °M) in the winter. The area has a low humidity, with the majority of the city's residents living in the 90s and 100s. The average temperature is 9.7 degrees (40 ° F) during the month of July and August, and 9.8 degrees (50 °  F in the summer) during September. The region has an average annual temperature of 9.9 degrees (38 ° C) and a high of 10.7  degrees (49 ° Fahrenheit) in July.

Infastructure

The Historic Jefferson Highway (known as the "Palm to Pine" highway) runs through town. I-470 is an Interstate 70 spur through Lee's Summit into southern Kansas City. Two general medical and surgical hospitals which provide emergency services are located in the town. The town is home to an Amtrak station and a municipal airport. It is also home to the Kansas City Royals football team. The city is also the home of the University of Kansas football team, which plays in the Missouri Sprint Cup and the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship. It also hosts the Kansas State University women's basketball team, who play in the Women's Final Four tournament each year. It has a population of about 3,000. It was the site of the U.S. Civil War Battle of the Bulge, which took place between 1861 and 1865. It's also known as the birthplace of President Abraham Lincoln, who was assassinated in 1881. The name of the town is derived from the town's first post-Civil War name, "Lee's Summit", which means "the summit of the mountains" or "the peak of the mountain" in English. It now has a number of historic buildings, including the former courthouse and the former town hall, which was built in the early 1900s. The current town hall is located in a former mill site, which dates back to the early 20th century. The community is also known for its large number of early settlers, many of whom came from the Netherlands.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Lee's Summit, Jackson County, Missouri = 45.8. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 20. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 30. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Lee's Summit = 4.4 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 101,108 individuals with a median age of 36.9 age the population grows by 19.68% in Lee's Summit, Jackson County, Missouri population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 1,582.41 residents per square mile of area (610.97/km²). There are average 2.68 people per household in the 31,255 households with an average household income of $74,727 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is of the available work force and has dropped -2.66% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 29.48%. The number of physicians in Lee's Summit per 100,000 population = 209.7.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Lee's Summit = 43 inches and the annual snowfall = 12.8 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 84. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 219. 87 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 19.5 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 33, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Lee's Summit, Jackson County, Missouri which are owned by the occupant = 74.64%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 19 years with median home cost = $179,290 and home appreciation of -2.94%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $11.66 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $5,006 per student. There are 15.1 students for each teacher in the school, 599 students for each Librarian and 351 students for each Counselor. 7.29% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 25.83% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 13.01% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).