Community Profile
Quick Facts
Founded: 1866
Area Code: 913
ZIP code: 66086
School District: USD 464
Elevation: 853 feet Latitude: 39° 6' 35" N Longitude: 95° 5' 15" W
Population
Citizens of Tonganoxie enjoy the benefits of a vibrant, growing metropolitan setting with quick access to Kansas City, Leavenworth, Lawrence, and Topeka. A harmonious mix of old and new can be found in this community.
| 2000 Census | 2010 Census | 2019 Estimate | |
Tonganoxie | 2,728 | 4,996 | 5,583 |
Source US Census Bureau
Workforce
The Leavenworth County labor-shed is an approximate 45-mile radius around the county which draws from very urban to very rural Kansas and Missouri.
Source: Kansas City Area Development Council
City K-12 Enrollment
1,932 in 2020/2021
Source: Kansas Department of Education & USD 464
Education
USD #464 Tonganoxie
- High school improvements (2021-2021)
- New elementary school (2015)
- New middle school (2007)
- High school & middle school improvements (2006-2007)
Metro Area Institutions of Higher Learning
- 21 Four-Year Colleges and Universities
- 10 Two-Year Colleges
- Within driving distance of University of Kansas, Kansas City Kansas Community College, Highland Community College, Baker University, Ottawa University , JOCO, Washburn University, Haskell Indian Nations University, Mid-America Nazarene University, University of Missouri at Kansas City, Park University, Avila University, Rockhurst University, Webster University, and more.
Institutions within the metro area offer graduate degrees in numerous disciplines. The University of Kansas and the University of Missouri also offer professional degrees in law, medicine, dentistry, and pharmacology. Post-graduate degrees in a host of medical disciplines are offered by the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, the University of Kansas Medical School, and UMKC. The KU medical school campus is located 20 minutes from Tonganoxie.
Sales Tax Rate
9.25%
Transportation Network
4 interstates: I-70, I-35, I-29, I-49
4 interstate linkages: I-435, I-635, I-470, I-670
10 federal highways (including US 24/40 providing 4 lane traffic to KC)
Air Transportation
Just a half hour away, the area is served by major commercial airlines and their connection partners through the Kansas City International Airport. These carriers offer over 200 daily departures, with nonstop jet service to 43 domestic and international destinations.
Geography
| Distances from Leavenworth County | Miles | Flight Time |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 793 | 1:55 |
| Chicago | 501 | 1:20 |
| Dallas | 489 | 1:35 |
| Denver | 602 | 1:40 |
| Houston | 712 | 1:57 |
| Los Angeles | 1,580 | 3:40 |
| Minneapolis | 435 | 1:27 |
| New York | 1,221 | 2:45 |
| Orlando | 1,223 | 2:45 |
Most of all, the scenery is unmatched by any other in Kansas! The rolling hills, woods, and ranches make for breathtaking photography or afternoon drives and biking. Picture your business and your family in a picturesque community with strong schools, parks and trails, safe neighborhoods, and easy access to major metropolitan amenities! You just imagined Tonganoxie!