Overbrook, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Osage County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,015 Population 1,880/sq mi density
$63,750 Median Income $29,756 per capita
$131,300 Home Value $277,958 Zillow
$775 Median Rent 29.6% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,300 home value, $775/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
26.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Overbrook, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,750
15% below
$29,756 per capita
Home Value
$131,300
53% below
Zillow: $277,958
Median Rent
$775/mo
33% below
29.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,740/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.9%
20% below
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
72% below
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
26% above
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Overbrook Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Overbrook's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
85%
Home Value
47%
Rent
67%
Poverty
42%
Bachelor's
80%
Unemployment
28%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Overbrook a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Overbrook residents earn a median household income of $63,750 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,756. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 370 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Overbrook is $131,300 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $277,958. Median rent is $775/month, with 29.6% 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 1971.

Safety & Crime

Overbrook reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,740/100K.

Education

26.9% of adults in Overbrook hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below the national average). 93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Overbrook has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,015
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density1,880/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$29,756
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$417M
Avg Weekly Wage$746

Housing

A+
Home Value$131,300
Rent$775
Ownership81.7%
Zillow$277,958
Housing Units452
Rent Burden29.6%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,740/100K

Health

Obesity40.5%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,634/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
Elevation1,212 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.9%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+11.8%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute25 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Overbrook was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Topeka Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.384 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.