Overland Park, KS

U.S. News Ratings
Population 177,374
Crime Rate Low
Cost of Living Average
Health Care Comprehensive
Median Home Price Low
Median Income High

Cultural Attractions

The Overland Park Convention Center features work by over 50 artists from Kansas and Missouri.

Recreation

The Arboretum and Botanical gardens offers "natural sightseeing."

Historical

Most of the streets in Overland Park are named for original settlers.

Economy

Sprint Nextel is the city's leading employer.

Fun Fact

Overland Park has been ranked as the second- "smartest" city in the country due to the high percentage of residents 25 and over with four-year college degrees.

Demographics

Demographic Detail

Population:
177,374
Population under 55:
75.1%
Population over 55:
24.9%

City Detail

Crime rate:
Low
Closest large city:
Kansas City

Marital Status 2010

Weather

Weather Detail

Air quality:
Poor
Temperature:
89°F July High, 16°F January Low

Jobs & Economy

Housing

Median income:
$63,582
Median home price:
$211,225
Average property tax:
$175

Income & Jobs

Unemployment rate 2010:
6%
Low
Cost of living:
Average

Employment Projections

Education

K–12

Elementary schools:
42
Middle schools:
18
High schools:
13

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
0
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
15
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
18

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Health Care & Retirement

Hospitals

Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
6/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
44/2
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
55/2

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
1015

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Other data and information copyright 2012 Onboard Informatics or as otherwise sourced. Information is represented by Onboard Informatics as reliable but not guaranteed.

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