Olathe, KS
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 120,961 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | High |
Geography
Olathe is on the southwest outskirts of Kansas City.
Cultural Attractions
The "Welcome Home! Cowboy Boots" art displays, featuring 12 six-foot tall fiberglass cowboy boots, are scattered around the city.
Recreation
Nearby Kansas City offers a variety of professional sporting events, from Chiefs football and Royals baseball to NASCAR at Kansas Speedway.
Economy
The city's schools and the Olathe Medical Center are the two leading employers in the area.
Fun Fact
The cowboy boot was born in this city.
| Population [details] | 120,961 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 78.2% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 522.83 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 46.50% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 37.58 °F/15.97 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 90.08 °F/66.84 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 34.95 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 84 |
| Cost of living [details] | 96.8 |
| State sales tax | 5.30% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Oklahoma City (273.26 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | KANSAS CITY INTERNATIONAL (29.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Golf, Health and fitness, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Sporting events, Swimming, Trails and wildlife, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Charitable activities and contributions, Concerts, Cultural and art events, Current affairs, Family/Arts events, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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