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Olathe, KS

Founded 1857Johnson CountyElev. 315 m
Population
143,720
Median home
$340,600
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
54
Sex offenders
12

Overview

About Olathe

Olathe is a city in Kansas with about 143,720 residents. Olathe was founded in 1857 and sits in Johnson County. The median age is 36.6 and the median household income is $112,232. Homes carry a median value of $340,600, and about 74% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (73.6%). Around 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 21 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
143,720
Median age
36.6
Median household income
$112,232
Per-capita income
$48,655
Poverty rate
5.6%
High-school grad or higher
94.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
49.4%
Unemployment
2.8%
Avg. commute
20.7 min
Work from home
18.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White73.6%
Hispanic or Latino12.5%
Black4.7%
Asian4.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts52.2%
Sales & office18.6%
Service12.8%
Production, transportation & material moving11.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$340,600
Median gross rent
$1,314/mo
Owner-occupied
73.7%
Median year built
1994
Households
51,985
Avg. household size
2.73

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Olathe has 54 public schools — 36 elementary, 11 middle, 6 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 10 schools
Reading31%
Math38%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Olathe East Sr HighHighGrades 9–12
Olathe North Sr HighHighGrades 9–12
Olathe Northwest High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Olathe South Sr HighHighGrades 9–12
Olathe West High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
School for Deaf HighHighGrades 7–12
California Trail Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Chisholm Trail Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Frontier Trail Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Indian Trail Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Mission Trail Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Oregon Trail Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Pioneer Trail Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Prairie Trail Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime39% below national
Olathe234
Kansas436
United States386
↑ 14% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime41% below national
Olathe1,161
Kansas2,084
United States1,952
↑ 1% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Olathe Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Olathe.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Johnson County
Ice stormVery High
LightningVery High
TornadoVery High
Winter weatherVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
HailRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Olathe is in Johnson County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Olathe was founded in 1857 and sits in Johnson County. Elevation ~315 m.

Map of Olathe
Olathe, KS
Where Olathe is
WichitaOverland ParkKansasOlatheTopekaLawrence
Historic places

5 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Pickering, I. O., HouseParker, Martin Van Buren, HouseOtt, Albert, HouseLanter, Franklin R., HouseEnsor Farm
Notable people from Olathe
Larry ParksCharles RogersAdam Jamal CraigJohn Anderson, Jr.Herbert S. HadleyKortne FordCharles H. ZimmermanBraden SmithJohn MeansMichael Thomas
People searches in Olathe
Michael Smith (22)John Smith (20)James Smith (19)David Smith (18)Robert Smith (18)Michael Johnson (18)John Johnson (16)James Johnson (15)Michael Williams (15)William Smith (14)David Johnson (14)Robert Johnson (14)John Williams (13)Michael Brown (13)Michael Jones (13)James Williams (13)David Williams (12)John BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Lenexa (6 mi)Overland Park (7 mi)Gardner (8 mi)Shawnee (9 mi)Spring Hill (9 mi)Leawood (11 mi)

Public records

Incarceration records — Johnson County

Most-recorded names in Johnson County booking & incarceration records:

David Smith (3)Thomas Smith (2)Michael Smith (2)Robert Johnson (2)Ryan Hill (2)Justin Mitchell (2)Angel Perez (1)Andrea Lewis (1)Alejandro Lopez (1)Artis Smith (1)Arturo Martinez (1)Ashley Hill (1)Austin Moore (1)Bernard Whitehouse (1)Anthony Jackson (1)Amy Lewis (1)Carrie Wright (1)Carl Wilson (1)Chaqulia Sanchez (1)Charles Jones (1)Christopher Baker (1)Christopher Clarke (1)Christopher King (1)Cirilo Garcia (1)

Names with the most public booking/incarceration records in the county. Source: state & county correctional rosters (first-party).

Registered sex offenders in Olathe, KS (12)

Public sex-offender registry records for Olathe, Kansas.

Ryan Egk Harris, 28
Olathe · Jo County · 66062
Paul Thomas Martin, 45
Olathe · Jo County · 66062
AKA Paul T., Tom
Matthew Christopher Taylor, 34
Olathe · Jo County · 66062
AKA Matt Taylor
Brian Dean Harris, 60
Olathe · Jo County · 66062
Danny Mac Jr Wilson, 55
Olathe · Northampton County · 66062
Thomas Earl Williams Jr, 52
Olathe · Jo County · 66061
AKA Thomas Earl Clay, Clay Williams
Thomas Harry Smith Iii, 40
Olathe · Jo County · 66061
AKA Tray Smith
Macedonio Gonzales Jr, 51
Olathe · Jo County · 66061
AKA Maci, Juan Garcia
William Michael Miller, 73
Olathe · Jo County · 66062
AKA Michael, Michael Miller
David Perez-Cadena, 34
Olathe · Jo County · 66061
AKA David Perez
Gregory Robert Jones, 67
Olathe · Jo County · 66062
AKA Greg, Greg Jones
James Ward Williams Jr, 68
Olathe · Jo County · 66061
AKA Not Available, Not Available

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Olathe — frequently asked

What is the population of Olathe, Kansas?
Olathe has a population of about 143,720, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Olathe?
The median home value in Olathe is $340,600, and the median gross rent is $1,314/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Olathe safe? What is the crime rate?
Olathe Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 234 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Olathe face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Johnson County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, lightning, tornado.
How many schools are in Olathe?
Olathe has 54 public schools (36 elementary, 11 middle, 6 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Olathe?
Public registry data lists 12 registered sex offenders in or near Olathe. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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