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Olpe, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Lyon County County

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
603 Population 861/sq mi density
$87,917 Median Income $34,028 per capita
$158,300 Home Value $300,318 Zillow
$815 Median Rent 13.5% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$87,917 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$158,300 home value, $815/mo rent
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Olpe, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$87,917
17% above
$34,028 per capita
Home Value
$158,300
44% below
Zillow: $300,318
Median Rent
$815/mo
30% below
13.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.9%
18% above
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
81% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
12% above
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
302 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
117%
Home Value
56%
Rent
70%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
118%
Unemployment
19%
Crime
0%
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 0.7% (81% 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 $300,318. 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.

Safety & Crime

Olpe reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

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. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population603
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density861/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$87,917
Per Capita$34,028
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,975M
Avg Weekly Wage$913

Housing

A+
Home Value$158,300
Rent$815
Ownership78.4%
Zillow$300,318
Housing Units208
Rent Burden13.5%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity36.1%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,547/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain34.8 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
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.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 106 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.