A Penny Saved
Data Book
The relatively low cost of doing business in Kansas is 20% below the highest indexed states, with an index of 97. The average price for retail space in Leavenworth is $4.80 per square foot annually. The average price for office space is $19.20 per square foot.
The median value of homes in Leavenworth County in 2007 was $161,300, versus $152,500 for the region and $181,800 for the nation. The median monthly housing costs paid by Leavenworth County home-owners with a mortgage totaled $1339, versus $1337 for the region and $1427 for the nation. The median gross rent was $718, versus $722 for the region and $781 for the nation.
Looking to keep your staffing costs down? Start with Leavenworth County, where the following hourly wages are among the lowest in the area.
| Occupation | Leavenworth | Douglas | Franklin | Johnson | Miami | Shawnee | Wyandotte |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Support Specialists | $16.20 | $16.86 | $17.04 | $19.66 | $13.94 | $20.64 | $21.18 |
| Mechanical Drafters | $19.63 | $21.15 | $18.17 | $20.95 | |||
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians | $19.60 | $20.61 | $25.29 | ||||
| First-Line Super./Manag., Personal Service Workers | $10.58 | $16.17 | $14.89 | $13.77 | $15.40 | ||
| Computer Operators | $14.26 | $13.77 | $15.38 | $15.80 | $18.83 | ||
| Automotive Body and Related Repairers | $15.45 | $18.63 | $18.53 | $18.13 | $17.93 | ||
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | $11.76 | $14.66 | $16.21 | $14.04 | $7.53 | $12.20 | $15.40 |
| Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers & Weighers | $11.74 | $17.55 | $17.78 | $16.40 | $17.09 | $16.17 | |
| Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services | $10.36 | $11.75 | $7.64 | $13.80 | $13.64 | $11.85 | $14.49 |
Leavenworth County economy is driven by employment in the service sector industries and also has a strong presence of IT, Healthcare and construction industry sectors.
The Table below shows the 2009 1st Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages by Industry for Leavenworth County.
| Industry | Average Establishments | Average Employment | Average Weekly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 9 | 100 | $443 |
| Construction | 201 | 1,148 | $713 |
| Manufacturing (31-33) | 40 | 1,103 | $779 |
| Wholesale Trade | 60 | 190 | $793 |
| Retail Trade (44-45) | 142 | 1,886 | $405 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48-49) | 34 | 301 | $535 |
| Information | 22 | 211 | $821 |
| Finance and Insurance | 83 | 1,104 | $737 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 58 | 190 | $652 |
| Professional and Technical Services | 156 | 1,548 | $1,260 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 7 | 39 | $1,607 |
| Administrative and Waste Services | 93 | 727 | $612 |
| Educational Services | 17 | 373 | $519 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 119 | 1,919 | $604 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 12 | 93 | $206 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 75 | 1,080 | $219 |
| Other Services, Ex. Public Admin | 102 | 506 | $488 |
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