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Crime in Olathe summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Olathe. Key points include:
There were 1,700 total crimes in Olathe in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Olathe is 1,137.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Olathe is 196.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Olathe is 941.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Olathe is -46.33% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Olathe Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Olathe / 100k People |
Kansas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,700 | 1,137.3 | 2,395.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 293 | 196.0 | 438.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 3 | 2.0 | 3.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 15 | 10.0 | 30.9 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 224 | 149.9 | 359.9 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,407 | 941.3 | 1,956.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 97 | 64.9 | 261.6 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,155 | 772.7 | 1,458.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 155 | 103.7 | 236.3 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Olathe summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Olathe. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Kansas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Olathe is 107 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Olathe is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Olathe is $433,116.
The median income in Olathe is $114,009.
Olathe's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Olathe Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Olathe | Kansas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 96 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 93 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 129 | 76 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 97 | 93 | 100 |
| Utilities | 93 | 95 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Olathe, KS Weather
The average high in Olathe is 65.1° and the average low is 45.2°.
There are 61.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 41.0 inches of precipitation each year with 15.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Olathe |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 65.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 61.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 41.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 15.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Olathe Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Olathe
The current population in Olathe is 145,057. The population has increased 20.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 145,057 | 0.9% |
| 2023 | 143,720 | 1.1% |
| 2022 | 142,114 | 1.3% |
| 2021 | 140,339 | 0.8% |
| 2020 | 139,216 | 1.2% |
| 2019 | 137,618 | 1.2% |
| 2018 | 135,986 | 1.2% |
| 2017 | 134,368 | 1.2% |
| 2016 | 132,787 | 1.0% |
| 2015 | 131,508 | 1.2% |
| 2014 | 129,913 | 1.5% |
| 2013 | 128,050 | 1.7% |
| 2012 | 125,902 | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 123,430 | 2.2% |
| 2010 | 120,774 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Olathe
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Olathe is:
72.4% White with 105,029 White residents.
5.3% African American with 7,688 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 182 American Indian residents.
4.3% Asian with 6,223 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 19 Hawaiian residents.
0.8% Other with 1,186 Other residents.
4.4% Two Or More with 6,420 Two Or More residents.
12.6% Hispanic with 18,310 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Olathe | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.4% | 72.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 5.3% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4.3% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.4% | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 12.6% | 13.6% | 19.3% |
Gender in Olathe
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Olathe is 50.4% female with 73,141 female residents.
Olathe is 49.6% male with 71,916 male residents.
| Gender | Olathe | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 49.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.6% | 50.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Olathe for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Olathe completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Olathe completed 9-12th grade.
17.0% of adults in Olathe completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Olathe completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Olathe completed associate's degree.
31.0% of adults in Olathe completed bachelor's degree.
14.0% of adults in Olathe completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Olathe completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Olathe completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Olathe | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 17.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 31.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 14.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Olathe, Kansas
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2.1% of households in Olathe earn Less than $10,000.
1.4% of households in Olathe earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.4% of households in Olathe earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.9% of households in Olathe earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.2% of households in Olathe earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.6% of households in Olathe earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.7% of households in Olathe earn $75,000 to $99,999.
22.8% of households in Olathe earn $100,000 to $149,999.
14.8% of households in Olathe earn $150,000 to $199,999.
19.1% of households in Olathe earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Olathe | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.1% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.4% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.4% | 6.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.9% | 7.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.2% | 11.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.6% | 17.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.7% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 22.8% | 17.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.8% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 19.1% | 9.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
