City safety & data profile

OlatheKS

Olathe, KS is a 134K-resident city in Johnson County with a median household income of $114,009.

Johnson County, Kansas. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Olathe, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Olathe has a population larger than 95% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $364,700, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

134K
Population
Top 5%
By size
$114,009
Median income
$364,700
Median home
5.6%
Poverty rate

The read on Olathe

Olathe posts a median household income higher than 79% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the Olathe area.

Top 21%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near Olathe

Where Olathe income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$114,009 Top 21% higher than 79% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. KS $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Olathe, KS beyond the headline numbers

Olathe sits inside Johnson County, Kansas, at roughly 38.88°N, -94.82°W. Population 134,305, $114,009 median household income. Median home value $364,700, median rent $1,314. Poverty rate 5.6%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Olathe's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 32.8%, then short sleep duration at 32.2%. 2 hospitals in/around Olathe, 4/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Olathe from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
134,305
Olathe
Median Income
$114,009
+68% vs avg
Median Home Value
$364,700
+60% vs avg
Median Age
37.2
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Johnson County) - Olathe's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
621K+12%
Median Income
$109,208+46%
Median Home Value
$391,200+85%
Poverty Rate
5.4%-17%
Unemployment
3.2%-41%

Economics

Economics indicators for Olathe, KS
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,314/mo
Poverty Rate
5.6% -61% vs avg
Unemployment 2.7%
Bachelor's Degree+ 50.5%
Work From Home 20.9%
Public Transit 0.2%

Population

White 75.8%
African American 5.4%
Asian 4.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
32.8%
Short Sleep Duration
32.2%
High Blood Pressure
31.3%
Physical Inactivity
20.9%
Binge Drinking
17.8%
Frequent Mental Distress
14.4%
Current Smoking
11.3%
Frequent Physical Distress
10.2%
Current Asthma
9.8%
Diabetes
9.5%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 70.8%
Annual Checkup 78%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
8.1%
Coronary Heart Disease
4.7%
Stroke
2.4%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
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0
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0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
1
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HEALTH SYSTEM OLATHE HOSPITAL
OLATHE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Olathe, KS? ▼
Olathe, KS has a population of 134,305 people, located in Johnson County, Kansas.
What is the median household income in Olathe? ▼
The median household income in Olathe, KS is $114,009 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 5.6%.
What is the median home value in Olathe? ▼
The median home value in Olathe, KS is $364,700. Median rent is $1,314/month.
What are the top health concerns in Olathe? ▼
The top health indicators in Olathe include Obesity (32.8%), Short Sleep Duration (32.2%), High Blood Pressure (31.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Olathe? ▼
Olathe has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Olathe? ▼
The median age in Olathe, KS is 37.2 years. 50.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Olathe, KS is located in Johnson County, Kansas. With a population of 134K and a $114,009 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Olathe area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Olathe's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Johnson County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.