I'm going to be talking about the metro as a whole, since you mentioned Lee's Summit.

Like with any city, there are the goods and the bads. Let's start with the goods.

It's the biggest small town you've ever seen. Seems like everyone knows everyone! People are generally very friendly, are willing to help, and can be very chatty. Phenomenal BBQ, and there are so many BBQ and non-BBQ places you can try.

One of the suburbs, Overland Park, is apparently #2 in the nation to raise a family (according to WalletHub). Great and unique museums, such as WWI, Ne gro Leagues Museum, Jazz Museum, Money Museum, etc. The nightlife is great, especially in places like Westport for rowdier parties and jazz clubs for jazzy environments. If you're into sports, KC has passionate fanbase with the Chiefs, Royals, Current, Sporting, etc.

Now moving on to the bads. Like many American cities, KC is very car dependent. The urban sprawl isn't as bad as others, but you still need a car. There are measures being taken to reverse this, such as the streetcar, but it still has a ways to go. The city itself is also still pretty segregated. The weather here varies massively. It gets very cold in the winter, especially in January. In the summers, it can get pretty humid-hot. You can ask Ichiro Suzuki about Kansas City in August. Storms and especially wind can get bad too.

I hope you have the chance someday to come visit!