Lee's Summit is a city located in Jackson County and Cass County, Missouri.It is the third largest city, geographically-based, in Missouri.
Lee's Summit was the birthplace of jazz guitarist Pat Metheny and is the current home of Internet celebrity Richard Kyanka.
The original name of Lee's Summit was Strother, but the name had already been taken by another city.
A variety of shops and attractions are located in town and the surrounding area. Over 30 shopping centers are located in Lee’s Summit. The shops at the restored historic downtown and the 80,000-square-foot SummitWoods Crossing are a few of the favorite shopping areas.
The Parks and Recreation Department offers many programs to youth and adults. These include golf, tennis, aquatics, bowling, roller hockey, basketball, volleyball and kickball. The 1,071-acre Burr Oak Woods State Forest, about 20 miles east of Kansas City, is a convenient outdoor retreat. Golfers delight in Lee’s Summit’s three public golf courses as well as the Family Golf Park, which has a miniature golf course and driving range.
The city enjoys 3 large lakes that are perfect for boating, sailing and water-skiing. All the lakes have swimming beaching and full service marinas. Hikers will enjoy the trails that go around the public lakes as well as the trails at the James A. Reed Wildlife reserve.
Longview College, Rockhurst University, University of Missouri at Kansas City, Kansas City Art Institute and Metropolitan Community College are all situated in Kansas City and the surrounding area. Lee’s Summit’s proximity to the bustling Kansas City allow residents to enjoy popular attractions such as Union Station, Worlds of Fun, Oceans of Fun, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Country Club Plaza and Crown Center.
Housing Cost
Housing options are available Lee’s Summit with a variety of townhouses, condominiums, apartments and single-family homes. A cozy bungalow with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath would be about $80,000. Many town houses with luxurious amenities such as central air, walkout basements, tennis courts, community playground and pools start in the $110,000 range. Homes with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, with 1,100 square feet would be about $145,000.
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2006: 81,913. Lee's Summit covers 59.5 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 759 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 64063 - Area code commonly used in this area: 816
Weather
Lee's Summit, MO climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 87.20 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 14.90 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 22 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 20 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Lee's Summit is 41.79 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is September with an average rainfall of 5.43 Inches.
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