Louisburg, Kansas
Louisburg is a city of 5,094 people in Miami County, Kansas, founded in 1867.
Why visit Louisburg
Townapedia lists 8 parks and trails and 6 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Cedar Cove Feline Conservatory & Sanctuary.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in Louisburg
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Louisburg
Louisburg is a city in Miami County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 4,969.
From the Wikipedia article Louisburg, Kansas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Cedar Cove Feline Conservatory & Sanctuary
Park · 2.6 mi
Animal shelter
Restaurants and cafes6
Sonic
Fast food · Burger
201 East Amity Street, Louisburg
Mo-Fr 06:00-22:00; Sa 06:30-22:00; Su 07:30-22:00
Churches and places of worship5
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.4 mi
606 South Elm Street, Louisburg
Shopping1
Price Chopper
Grocery · 0.8 mi
1400 West Amity Street, Louisburg
Mo-Su 06:00-22:00
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Louisburg Virtual Program
School · 2.4 mi
29020 Mission Belleview Road, Louisburg
Map of Louisburg
34 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 19°F | 1.2 in |
| Feb | 45°F | 23°F | 1.7 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 33°F | 2.7 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 43°F | 3.8 in |
| May | 75°F | 55°F | 6.1 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 65°F | 5.2 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 69°F | 4.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 66°F | 4.3 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 58°F | 4.6 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 45°F | 3.4 in |
| Nov | 55°F | 34°F | 2.4 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 23°F | 1.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Paola (11 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Miami County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-06-20: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding,Landslides,And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2015-07-20: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2010-08-10: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2010-03-09: Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Johnson County Executive Airport (OJC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Belton 16 mi northeast, about 25 min by car
- Raymore 17 mi northeast, about 28 min by car
- Overland Park 19 mi north, about 30 min by car
- Gardner 19 mi northwest, about 30 min by car
- Edgerton 19 mi northwest, about 30 min by car
- Olathe 20 mi northwest, about 31 min by car
- Leawood 20 mi north, about 32 min by car
- Grandview 20 mi northeast, about 32 min by car
- Lenexa 25 mi north, about 40 min by car
- Lee's Summit 26 mi northeast, about 42 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Downtown Louisburg, Kansas, Ian Ballinger, CC BY-SA 4.0
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