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Olpe, KS


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Olpe, Kansas

Olpe, Kansas, in Lyon county, is 60 miles SW of Topeka, Kansas (center to center) and 74 miles NE of Wichita, Kansas. There are an estimated 504 people in the city.

The People and Families of Olpe

In Olpe, about 64% of adults are married. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Olpe. The kids here are young and many.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Olpe had a median family income of $37,813. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Olpe.

Olpe Housing

Approximately 76% of housing in Olpe is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years.

Commuting

In Olpe, 89% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in Olpe.

Comparative Profile of Olpe, KS

Comparing Olpe 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 Old99
Male Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Men77
Racial Diversity66
Senior Citizens53
Female Share of the Population43
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size78
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty87
College Educated Adults63
People in Middle Class or Better65
Median Family Income43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times74
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents86
Housing Recently Built79
People Living Alone64
Affordability of Property Taxes65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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