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Olathe, Kansas

Introduction to Olathe, Kansas

Olathe, Kansas, in Johnson county, is located 19 miles SW of Kansas City, Missouri. The city is considered part of the Kansas City metropolitan area, and has a population of 92,962.

Olathe History

The city of Olathe, also known as the cow boy capital, is the county seat of Johnson County, located in the Kansas City metro area. The name of the community means beautiful or fine. The city was founded by Dr. John T. Barton in the spring of the year 1857 who thought that the city was very beautiful. The city became the county seat in the year 1859. Olathe served as a stoppage at the Oregon Trail, the California Trail and the Santa Fe Trail. The city’s main source of income was hospitality business.

Olathe and nearby Attractions

  • Shawnee Indian Mission State Historic Site
  • Clinton State Park
  • Kansas City Museum
  • Wyandotte County Park
  • Blue and Grey Park Reserve
  • Meadowbrook Country Club

Things To Do In Olathe

Tourists can take a look at the stone barn of 1864, restored in the Adam Legler Barn Museum. One can also take a stroll around the Heart of America Golf Course. The golf course is laid across one of the largest urban parks in the country, the Swope Park. Tourists can visit the Harry S. Truman National Historic Site, to learn more about the history of Kansas City.

Olathe Transportation

Kansas City International Airport is the nearest airport.

Olathe Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued through University of Kansas, Penn Valley Community College, and University of Saint Mary.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyOlathe Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyOlathe College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyOlathe Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 6%Olathe Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 6%Olathe People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 9%Olathe Low Rate of Poverty
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 10%Olathe Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Olathe, KS

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men710
Well-Paid Single Women610
Racial Diversity410
Age of the Population21
Female Share of the Population22
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size810

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty910
People in Middle Class or Better910
College Educated Adults910
Median Family Income810

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home98
Short Commute Times74
Walking and Biking to Work17
Public Transportation Use18

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Rents61
Affordability of Property Taxes61
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals38
People Living Alone21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

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