At a Glance
Median Income
$87,917
$34,028 per capita
Home Value
$158,300
Zillow: $304,901
Median Rent
$815/mo
13.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
39.9%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
14.4% smoking rate
How Olpe Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Olpe's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Olpe a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Olpe residents earn a median household income of $87,917 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,028. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 878 business establishments, including 106 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Olpe is $158,300 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $304,901. Median rent is $815/month, with 13.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
39.9% of adults in Olpe hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% above the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Olpe has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population603
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density861/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$87,917
Per Capita$34,028
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,975M
Avg Weekly Wage$913
Housing
A+
Home Value$158,300
Rent$815
Ownership78.4%
Zillow$304,901
Housing Units208
Rent Burden13.5%
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,547/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain34.8 in/yr
Elevation1,213 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.9%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+13.5%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute18 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Olpe was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Topeka Regional (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 106 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.