Kansas
Olpe is a small town in Kansas with a population of 603. Residents earn $87,917 per year, which is 17% above the national average.
Based on current data, Olpe receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing. Olpe stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Olpe is $87,917, 17% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. Only 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Olpe is $158,300, 44% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $815 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 39.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Olpe enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 98.4% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.6% |
| 88% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $87,917 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,028 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $913 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,606 |
| Unemployment | 0.7% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 878 |
| County GDP | $1,975M |
| Restaurants | 106 |
| Healthcare | 111 |
| Retail | 126 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,833 |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.05% |
| Commute Time | 18.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 10.8% |
| Census Median | $158,300 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $300,318 |
| Census Median Rent | $815 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 13.5% |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,833 |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.05% |
| Obesity | 36.1% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.8% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.3% |
| Depression | 22.5% |
| Mental Distress | 17.2% |
| Physical Distress | 11.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.4% |
| Premature Death | 7,547/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 111 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Annual Average | 55.7°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.8 inches |
| 8% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,213 ft (370 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 861/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2647°N, 96.1651°W |
| County FIPS | 20111 |
Winner: Republican by 14.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 39.9% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 861/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 95.0% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 111 |
| Restaurants | 106 |
| Retail Stores | 126 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 18.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 10.8% |