City Publications
Business and Development Handbook
City Reports
Monthly Reports
December 2020 Summary Report | December 2020 Detailed Report
January 2021 Summary Report | January 2021 Detailed Report
February 2021 Summary Report | February 2021 Detailed Report
New Business Licenses Monthly Reports
December 2020 January 2021 November 2020
Annual Development Reports
The Planning and Special Projects Department publishes a report annually of development activities that occurred in the past year. Over the years, this report has expanded to include a wealth of other information and statistics depicting the growth trends of the community. The information covers topics of population, housing, commercial and industrial growth. It also provides a statistical analysis of land use, zoning, annexation, population and housing distribution. The report includes complete listings of major residential, office, retail and industrial subdivisions and related information with annual updates. To view the report of the year of your choice, please follow the links below. Earlier reports are available upon request.
Studies
Housing Needs Assessment 2017
Downtown Lee’s Summit Parking Study 2016
Demographics & Statistics
Quick Facts
| |
Statistics |
| City Area |
65.87 Sq. Mi. |
| Population |
99,618 (as of Jan. 1, 2020) |
| Highways |
I-470, US 50, M-291, M-150 |
| Government |
Charter |
| Regional Lakes |
Longview Lake, Lake Jacomo and Blue Springs Reservoir |
| Location |
Visit the City on Google Maps |
Lee's Summit, Missouri, with a current population estimated at 99,618, is located in eastern Jackson County extending south into Cass County and is a suburban community in the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan Area. The City encompasses a geographic area of 65.87 square miles served by I-470, US 50, M-291 and M-150 highways with convenient access to the metropolitan area commerce, employment, services and recreational opportunities.
Population Growth Trends
Lee's Summit has been one of the fastest-growing communities in Missouri over the past decades. Based on the 1960 Census, the City had a population of 8,267. By 2010, its population reached 91,364. Population Trend Chart.
Housing Growth Trends
Lee's Summit has experienced tremendous growth in housing development for many years. New housing starts suffered during the economic downturn but started to bounce back in recent years. With the demographic shift and housing market adjustments, recent trends suggest that the demand for multifamily housing products is getting stronger regionally as well as locally. Housing Development Trend Chart.
Census Demographics
The US Census Bureau provides census data through both decennial census and American Community Survey (ACS). The decennial census data is provided every ten years whereas the American Community Surveys provide estimates for the time brackets of 5 years, 3 years and 1 year between decennial censuses. For quick statistics for different census geography, visit Census Bureau's American FactFinder's Main page and enter the name of the geography of your choice, such as "lee's summit city, Missouri" in the search box and click GO button. To use its Guided Search Tool for more specific census data to meet your needs, please visit American FactFinder search options website.