Olathe, CO

Colorado · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.4 Good / 5.0
1,788 Population
$65,170 Median Income
$226,900 Home Value
$962 Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
39.6 yrs Median Age
6.8% Bachelor's Degree+
3.4
Overall
3.9
Economy
4.7
Affordability
1.5
Education

People

Population1,788
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density1,184/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 48.9%

Economy

3.9/5
Median Income$65,170
Per Capita Income$25,642
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty Rate9.6%
County GDP$1,203M

Housing

4.7/5
Home Value (Census)$226,900
Zillow Value$440,820
Median Rent$962
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,429

Health

Obesity29.4%
Diabetes10.0%
Depression21.1%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Jan / Jul27° / 74°
Rain8 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 41 (Good)

Education

1.5/5
Bachelor's+6.8%
High School+79.7%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.90
Libraries (County)5

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 31%
Commute22 min
Work From Home16.6%
BroadbandN/A

How Olathe Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$65,170
Home Value$226,900
Median Rent$962
Poverty Rate9.6%
Bachelor's Degree+6.8%
Unemployment3.4%
Avg Temperature50.4°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,788
Population Density1,184 per sq mi
Median Age39.6 years
Male56.4%
Female43.6%
Male 56.4%
Female 43.6%

Race & Ethnicity

White 48.9% Hispanic 3.9% Other 47.2%
White48.9%
Black or African American0.0%
Hispanic or Latino3.9%
Asian0.0%
Other Races47.2%

Language

English Only46.0%
Spanish Speakers54.0%
English 46% Spanish 54%

Social Characteristics

Disability10.0%
Health Insurance72.1%

Income

13% below avg
Median Household Income$65,170
Per Capita Income$25,642
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$920
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$59,477

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.4%
Poverty Rate9.6%
Total Establishments (County)1,041
County GDP$1,203M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation77
Healthcare Facilities80
Retail Stores108
Manufacturing50
Total Establishments1,041

Industry Mix

Restaurants 77 Healthcare 80 Retail 108 Manufacturing 50

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$59,477
Avg Property Tax Paid$2,254

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time22.3 min
Work From Home16.6%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

20% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$226,900
Zillow Home Value Index$440,820

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied65.1%

Rental Costs

17% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$962

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,083
1 Bedroom$1,161
2 Bedroom$1,429
3 Bedroom$1,861
4 Bedroom$2,178

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$2,254
Effective Tax Rate (est.)0.99%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.4%
Diabetes10.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure26.7%
Asthma10.4%
COPD5.4%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.7%
Physical Inactivity24.0%
Depression21.1%
Mental Distress (14+ days)17.0%
Physical Distress (14+ days)14.0%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage72.1%
Regular Checkup66.9%
Premature Death Rate9,512 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.8 / 10
Exercise Access60.3%
Healthcare Facilities (County)80
Restaurants (County)77

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)7

Temperature

27°F Jan 74°F Jul
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Average50.4°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation8.3 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median41.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation5,343 ft (1,629 m)
Land Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density1,184 per sq mi
Latitude38.6084°
Longitude-107.9833°
County FIPS08029

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 66.5%
D 31%

Republican +35.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.8%
High School+79.7%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.90

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban pop 2.5K–19.9K, adjacent
Population Density1,184 per sq mi
Land Area1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)5

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)7

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