Olathe is a city located in the northeast part of the of Kansas. It is the county set of Johnson County and the fifth most populous city in the state. It is bordered by the cities of Lenexa to the north, Overland Park to the east, and Gardner to the southwest.
While in our city, we hope you take advantage of the rich historical attractions commemorating Olathe’s heritage, including the Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm. Listed on the National Register of Historical Places, the farm is the last remaining stagecoach stop on the Santa Fe Trail open to the public. Olathe is also the birthplace of the original cowboy boot!
Olathe offers a dynamic variety of shopping, dining, and cultural events, as well as acres and acres of parkland and prairie tall grass for you to explore. Our hotels offer top-notch, reasonably priced accommodations. And, Olathe is just minutes from Kansas City, so your stay in Olathe places you in just the right spot to enjoy all that the metropolitan area has to offer.
Outdoor recreation in Olathe KS includes opportunities for jogging, bicycling, fishing, boating and sailboarding. Olathe has two accessible public lakes, Olathe Lake and Cedar Lake. The city also has 1,100+ acres of parks and Olathe's Recreation Division offers music, dance, sports and health and fitness programs for all ages. There are four public outdoor swimming pools in Olathe.
Whatever your reason for visiting our community, you will find a warm welcome. And perhaps, like many others, you may find yourself choosing Olathe as your home. Our outstanding, nationally recognized public schools and affordable housing have made Olathe an excellent community to live, work, shop, and play.
Housing Cost
Olathe is an old enough community to offer large tree-lined streets and early twentieth century homes, but a majority of the housing stock is found in well-designed suburban subdivisions.
The average home price is $225,000 while houses range from $90,000 to $1,000,000+.
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2006: 114,662. Olathe covers 54.2 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 1,040 feet above sea level.
Climate
Olathe, KS climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 89.40 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 19.90 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 21 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 19 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Olathe is 40.17 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is May with an average rainfall of 5.41 Inches.
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