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Overland Park, KS

Founded 1960Johnson CountyElev. 331 m
Population
197,199
Median home
$384,400
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
30
Sex offenders
9

Overview

About Overland Park

With about 197,199 residents, Overland Park is one of Kansas's notable places. Overland Park was founded in 1960 and sits in Johnson County. The median age is 38.6 and the median household income is $103,838. Homes carry a median value of $384,400, and about 62% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (73.9%). Around 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 20 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
197,199
Median age
38.6
Median household income
$103,838
Per-capita income
$59,370
Poverty rate
4.9%
High-school grad or higher
97.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
62.9%
Unemployment
3.4%
Avg. commute
19.9 min
Work from home
22.2%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White73.9%
Hispanic or Latino8.1%
Black5.3%
Asian8.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts58.5%
Sales & office21%
Service11.3%
Production, transportation & material moving6.3%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance2.8%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$384,400
Median gross rent
$1,455/mo
Owner-occupied
61.5%
Median year built
1989
Households
82,965
Avg. household size
2.36

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Overland Park has 30 public schools — 18 elementary, 7 middle, 5 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 7 schools
Reading42%
Math45%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Blue Valley North HighHighGrades 9–12
Blue Valley Northwest HighHighGrades 9–12
Blue Valley Southwest High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Blue Valley Virtual ProgramHighGrades 9–12
Blue Valley West HighHighGrades 9–12
Aubry Bend Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Blue Valley MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Harmony MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Lakewood MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Overland Trail MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Oxford MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Pleasant Ridge MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Bentwood ElemElementaryGrades -1–5
Blue River ElementaryElementary

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime47% below national
Overland Park203
Kansas436
United States386
↑ 8% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime14% above national
Overland Park2,218
Kansas2,084
United States1,952
↑ 50% higher than 2019
2019–2023

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

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Overland Park.

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

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

Overland Park was founded in 1960 and sits in Johnson County. Elevation ~331 m.

Map of Overland Park
Overland Park, KS
Where Overland Park is
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Historic places

2 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Overland TheaterCampbell Dome House
Notable people from Overland Park
Matt BeslerSarah LancasterTom KaneDarren Lynn BousemanMo AbualnadiMichael AlmereydaSemi OjeleyeShavon ShieldsDaRon Holmes IIMatt Freije
People searches in Overland Park
Michael Smith (30)John Smith (27)James Smith (26)David Smith (24)Robert Smith (24)Michael Johnson (24)John Johnson (21)James Johnson (20)Michael Williams (20)William Smith (19)David Johnson (19)Robert Johnson (19)John Williams (18)Michael Brown (18)Michael Jones (17)James Williams (17)David Williams (16)John BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Leawood (4 mi)Olathe (7 mi)Prairie (7 mi)Lenexa (8 mi)Merriam (9 mi)Mission (10 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 Overland Park, KS (9)

Public sex-offender registry records for Overland Park, Kansas.

Carlos Garcia, 73
Overland Park · Johnson County · 66204
AKA Carlos Chino Garcia, Antonio Cardoza
Steven Lynn Williams, 75
Overland Park · Jo County · 66210
AKA Steve
Jason Gregory Johnson, 32
Overland Park · Jo County · 66207
Mark Allen Baker, 55
Overland Park · Jo County · 66210
Richard Wayne Campbell, 41
Overland Park · Jo County · 66202
AKA Wayne
William Archer Mark Smith, 27
Overland Park · Jo County · 66212
AKA Will Smith
Michael David Gonzalez, 36
Overland Park · Jo County · 66210
Robert William Baker, 41
Overland Park · Jo County · 66213
AKA Bob Baker, Bob Baker
John Miguel Angel Halligan, 24
Overland Park · Jo County · 66210

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

Overland Park — frequently asked

What is the population of Overland Park, Kansas?
Overland Park has a population of about 197,199, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Overland Park?
The median home value in Overland Park is $384,400, and the median gross rent is $1,455/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Overland Park safe? What is the crime rate?
Overland Park Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 203 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Overland Park 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 Overland Park?
Overland Park has 30 public schools (18 elementary, 7 middle, 5 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Overland Park?
Public registry data lists 9 registered sex offenders in or near Overland Park. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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