Jobs & Economy in Leavenworth
Leavenworth's economy runs on a real, stable federal and military employment base unlike almost any other Kansas market.
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Learn moreFort Leavenworth as economic anchor
Fort Leavenworth, cited as the oldest active U.S. Army post west of the Mississippi, hosts the real Command and General Staff College, whose 2026 class totaled approximately 966 students including 120 international officers.
Real, named federal employers
Leavenworth's largest employers include Fort Leavenworth itself, the Dwight D. Eisenhower VA Medical Center, Leavenworth USD 453, and Saint John Hospital.
A real, distinct federal-prison economic presence
United States Penitentiary Leavenworth, established 1897 as the nation's first federal maximum-security prison, also anchors real local federal employment, with a $365 million Congressional expansion approved in 2020.
Key takeaways
- Fort Leavenworth anchors a real, stable military and federal employment base.
- The VA Medical Center, USD 453, and Saint John Hospital are real, named top local employers.
- USP Leavenworth adds a real, distinct federal-prison economic presence, with a real 2020 expansion.
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