Welcome to Lee’s Summit, MO
Lee’s Summit has become accustomed to being in the winner’s circle. Renowned for its state and national award-winning schools, community colleges, comprehensive parks, lakes, and recreational facilities, residents of Lee’s Summit enjoy rare air. When being compared to other communities in the metropolitan area, Lee’s Summit’s diverse housing choices, preservation of its history and pedestrian-friendly downtown makes it a true stand-out. This city has been cited among the “Best Places to Live” by Money magazine and “America’s Best Places to Raise Kids” by Business Weekly magazine.
Time magazine recognized Lee Summit’s Longview College, a college of approximately 6,000 students, as The Community College Of The Year. For eight years in a row, Lee’s Summit R-7 public schools have earned the coveted Distinction in Performance Award. This award honors school districts for both academic achievement and progress.
Hosting a population of approximately 91,586 citizens, Lee’s Summit views itself as a city with a small town feel. This city enjoys Mother Nature’s best with a full offering of all four bountiful seasons. The average temperature in July is approximately 87 degrees and in January a brisk 15 degrees.
Lee’s Summit is conveniently located close to three major recreational lakes. These three lakes total approximately 2,620 acres of water. Residents of Lee’s Summit enjoy water sports ranging from sailing regattas, skiing, wave boarding, pontooning and championship fishing. The lakes feature fully-equipped marinas, slips, boat rentals, picnic areas, camping grounds, sandy beaches, and historic sites.
