Discover Overland Park, KS: Scores, Rankings, and Comparisons

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Overland Park is centrist with a conservative slant and has a Democratic representative in Congress

188,687

Overland Park Population7

62,775

Median Income6

3.5

Unemployment Rate17

Economy

81
- Income6
  
  $45,356
- Income (full-time)6
  
  $62,775
- Income ($100,000 or more)6
  
  26.2 %
- Income ($25,000 and less)6
  
  8.1 %
- Income growth (1-year)6
  
  3.5 %
- Income growth (10-year)6
  
  12.1 %
- Employment rate17
  
  96.5 %
- Employment rate (full-time)6
  
  50.0 %
- Employment rate growth (1-year)17
  
  2.0 %
- Employment rate growth (10-year)17
  
  11.9 %
- Population growth (1-year)7
  
  1.4 %
- Population growth (10-year)7
  
  10.7 %
Safety

80
- Property crimes1
  
  1,981.6 per 100,000 residents
- Violent crimes1
  
  233.2 per 100,000 residents
Education

78
- Public schools rated 8+4
  
  21
- Public schools rated 8+ (%)4
  
  46.7 %
- High schools in top 25%14
  
  4
- High schools in top 25% (%)14
  
  100.0 %
- Top rated public high school14
  
  Blue Valley North High
- Top rated public high school (national rank)14
  
  508
Air Quality

75
- Unhealthy air quality
  
  0 days per year
- Unhealthy air quality for sensitive groups13
  
  1 days per year
- High PM2.5 pollution13
  
  80 days per year
- High ozone13
  
  94 days per year
Internet Connectivity

71
- Access to 25+ mbps wired broadband24
  
  88.3 %
- Access to 100+ mbps broadband24
  
  82.6 %
- Average download speed24
  
  80 mpbs
- Households with broadband25
  
  91.9 %
Healthcare

70
- Hospitals (<50 miles)2
  
  39
- Hospital rating (avg)2
  
  3.52 / 5
- 5-star hospitals2
  
  4
- 5-star hospitals (%)2
  
  16.0 %
- 5-star hospital (nearest)
  
  1.5 miles from city center
Taxes

64
- City income tax
  
  0.0 % (for median earners)
- City income tax
  
  0.0 % (for high earners)
- State income tax16
  
  3.7 % (for median earners)
- State income tax16
  
  4.8 % (for high earners)
- City sales tax19
  
  2.6 %
- State sales tax19
  
  6.5 %
- Property tax21
  
  1.4 %
- Vehicle tax21
  
  2.0 %
Climate

56
- Sunny days3
  
  62 days
- Rainy days11
  
  104 days
- Hot days11
  
  37 days
- Cold days11
  
  108 days
- Average humidity11
  
  71 %
- Average wind speed11
  
  10 mph
- Annual snowfall11
  
  19 inches
- Temperature in January11
  
  31 °F
- Temperature in July11
  
  81 °F
- Wildfire risk23
  
  Low
- Hurricane risk23
  
  None
- Tornado risk23
  
  High
- Earthquake risk23
  
  Low
- Flood risk23
  
  Medium
Diversity

55
- White or Middle Eastern7
  
  78.1 %
- Black7
  
  4.6 %
- Asian7
  
  8.1 %
- Hispanic7
  
  6.6 %
Travel Connectivity

53
- Airports
  
  1
- Train stations
  
  4
Attractions

47
- Restaurants8
  
  9.3 per 100,000 residents
- Bars8
  
  32.7 per 100,000 households
- Performing arts centers8
  
  63.2 per 100,000 households
- Museums8
  
  3.5 per 100,000 households
- Music venues18
  
  9
- Historical sites
  
  1
- Golf courses20
  
  32
- Wineries
  
  1
- Casinos22
  
  8
Home Pricing

41
- Median home value5
  
  $324,883
- Median home value (sq ft)12
  
  $322
- Median rent price12
  
  $1,650
Outdoor Activities

41
- Beaches9
  
  5
- Parks15
  
  103
- Ski resorts
  
  1
Local Transportation

22
- Walkability score10
  
  35
- Bikeability score10
  
  48
- Transit score10
  
  16
- Commute via public transit17
  
  0.5 %
- Commute via walking17
  
  1.1 %
- Commutes via driving solo17
  
  84.7 %
- Commute time (avg)17
  
  20.2 minutes

Overland Park's 20 to 24 year old population grew by 27% since 2010, making it one of the fastest growing cities for that segment in the United States where the average growth rate is 5%

Age

37.7

Median Age7

10.7

Population Growth Since 20107

Proportion of Population by Age Group vs. United States average7

Overland Park residents are mostly white and the city is slowly becoming less diverse as the white community has grown by 0.5% since 2010, while the Asian community, 2nd largest in the city, has grown by 48.0%

Race

76.1

Kansas Population, White7

61.1

United States population, White7

Population Distribution by Race/Ethnicity7

Overland Park can be humid and windy with hot summers and cool winters. The average temperature in July is 81°F with 71% humidity and 10 mph winds

Weather

Chance of Rain11

Chance of Sunshine3

Average Temperature38

The average home value in Overland Park increased by 36% since 2010 which is 6% lower than the national average and 10% higher than the state average

Rent

1,650

Monthly Average12

Renters39

Average Home Value5

Overland Park is a high tax location with income tax near the national average, but sales tax 33% higher than the national average and property tax 27% higher than the national average.

Other

1.41

Property Tax21

9.1

Sales Tax19

2.01

Vehicle Tax21

Effective Income Tax Rate at Various Income Levels (Married, Filing Jointly)40

Overland Park has a very high employment rate of 97% which is 3% higher than the national average. The largest employers are Synergy Group and T-Mobile

Income

8.1

<$25,0006

26.2

$100,000+6

Distribution by Industry17

Overland Park is centrist with a conservative slant and has a Democratic representative in Congress

2016 Presidential Election Results41

Representatives

Mayor28	Carl R. Gerlach Republican
House of Representative28	Sharice Davids Democratic

The nearest 5-star hospital, Adventhealth Shawnee Mission, is 1.5 miles from the center of Overland Park, the nearest Veterans Affairs medical center, VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System - Dwight D. Eisenhower VA Medical Center, is 26.5 miles away, and the nearest top-rated hospital for cancer care, University of Kansas Hospital, is 9.0 miles away

Medicare-Rated Hospitals (<50 Miles)2

Is Marijuana Legal?

Medical29	No
Decriminalized29	No

In Kansas, 42.3% of adults live in a household with at least one gun, which is a marginal decrease from 2000 when 46.9% of adults lived in households with guns

Gun Laws

Universal Background Checks30

Permit to Purchase Law30

Property Crimes and Violent Crimes per 100,000 Residents

#6	2020 Best Cities to Live by Niche31
#23	2020 Best Cities to Retire by Niche32
#6	2020 Best Cities for Families by Niche33
#45	2019 Best Cities to Retire by WalletHub34

1	2018 Offenses Known to Law Enforcement \| FBI
2	Medicare-certified hospitals \| Medicare.gov
3	Sunshine - Average Percent of Possible
4	School Rankings & Reviews for Public and Private Schools \| Great Schools
5	Zillow Housing Data
6	2018 Earnings in the Past 12 Months \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
7	2018 Demographic And Housing Estimates \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
8	2017 County Business Patterns \| United States Census
9	Beaches \| Yelp
10	2020 City & Neighborhood Scores \| Walk Score
11	Comparative Climatic Data \| National Centers for Environmental Information
12	United States Home Prices & Home Values
13	AirData \| United States Environmental Protection Agency
14	Best High Schools in the US \| U.S. News & World Report's
15	Parks \| Yelp
16	State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets for 2020 \| Tax Foundation
17	2018 Economic Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
18	Music Venues \| Yelp
19	2020 State and Local Sales Tax Rates \| Tax Foundation
20	Golf Courses \| Yelp
21	2020 Property and Vehicle Taxes by State \| WalletHub
22	Casinos \| Yelp
23	Natural Center for Disaster Preparedness \| Columbia University
24	Internet Service Providers: Availability & Coverage \| Broadband Now
25	2018 Social Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
26	Largest Cities of U.S. States \| Wikipedia
27	Zippia, The Career Expert
28	Who represents me \| Ballotpedia
29	State Policy \| Marijuana Policy Project
30	State-Level Estimates of Household Firearm Ownership \| The RAND Corporation
31	2020 Best Cities to Live \| Niche
32	2020 Best Cities to Retire \| Niche
33	2020 Best Cities for Families \| Niche
34	2019 Best Cities to Retire \| WalletHub
35	2010 Demographic And Housing Estimates \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
36	Elevations and Distances \| U.S. Geological Survey Publications Repository
37	Normal Precipitation, Inches
38	Normal Daily Minimum Temperature, °F
39	2018 Selected Housing Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
40	Federal Income Tax Calculator \| smartasset
41	2016 Presidential Election Results \| Politico

Overland Park, KS

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