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Olathe, CO


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Olathe, Colorado

Olathe, Colorado, in Montrose county, is 171 miles W of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The town has a population of 1,573.

The People and Families of Olathe

In Olathe, about 57% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the town. One thing visitors notice about the town is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Olathe had a median family income of $31,354.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Olathe ($200). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Olathe Housing

About 70% of housing units in Olathe are owner-occupied. Homeowners in the town benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other towns in Colorado.

Commuting

In Olathe, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Olathe strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)		Top 11%Olathe Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 18%Olathe Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Olathe, CO

Comparing Olathe to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Racial Diversity86
Male Share of the Population73
Senior Citizens47
Female Share of the Population48
Well-Paid Single Men21
Age of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty21
College Educated Adults21
Median Family Income21
People in Middle Class or Better11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use86
Working at Home64
Walking and Biking to Work53
Short Commute Times55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
Housing Recently Built75
Affordability of Rents47
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
People Living Alone34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime89
Low Property Crime58
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