2014 · Olathe, Colorado · Wikimedia Commons
Olathe’s story
Olathe in pictures
2 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
OlatheCO
A town of 1,793. Public schools that outperform most of Colorado.
Photo: Jeffrey Beall · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
1,793
+9.2% since 2010
Typical home
$460K
+3.9% in a year
Household income
$56K
median
Median age
37.8
years
Jobs based here
433
A commuter town
What makes Olathe stand out
The 2 things Olathe does most differently from other towns.
A commuter town
92% of working residents leave Olathe for work
Where Olathe’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
433jobs based in Olathe
8%of working residents work in town
11 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Olathe’s report card
Now in Olathe
What neighbors are saying. Town Square →
Residents weigh in
Live in Olathe? Is a C+ for its schools right?
Your answer becomes a post in Olathe’s Town Square.
Weather
Forecast →48°
Clear
H 76° · L 45°
Local news
All →- Olathe vs Cedaredge - Girls Varsity Volleyball 10/15/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 28
- Olathe vs Del Norte - Girls Freshman Volleyball 10/03/2026 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 25
- Olathe vs Cedaredge - Girls Freshman Volleyball 10/15/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 22
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Olathe. Another town gets a different order.
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Olathe
Most working residents leave Olathe for work: only 8% work in town. The top destinations are Montrose (32%), Grand Junction (6%) and Delta (5%). Half commute less than 11 miles.
8%work in town
Where working residents work
In Olathe8%
Montrose32%
Grand Junction6%
Delta5%
Denver4%
11 mi
median commute distance
433
jobs based in Olathe
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Four seasons, hot summers
Olathe has chilly winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 22 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
22″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter19–43°
Spring37–66°
Summer56–89°
Fall38–67°
Oct 14
typical first frost
Apr 28
typical last frost
+2.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Schools
Olathe’s public schools outperform 35% of Colorado districts
The public schools Olathe’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 65% of Colorado’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
C+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olathe Elementary School | PK–5 | 424 | C |
| Olathe Middle/High School | 6–12 | 499 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within CO on state tests and graduationAll 2 schools →
Health
Healthier than 64% of U.S. towns
Olathe beats the Colorado average on 1 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 10.
BHealth Grade
26 measures vs. Colorado
1 better15 too close to call10 worse
| What stands out | Olathe | CO |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 6.8% | 7.8% |
| More uninsured adults | 22.3% | 11.1% |
Delta County Memorial Hospital
9.9 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
26th
percentile among CO towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Housing
A typical Olathe home is worth about $460K
The typical Olathe home is worth about $460,000, up 3.9% in a year, 14% below the Colorado typical home.
$460KZillow home value
Typical home value
Olathe$460K
Colorado$533K
+3.9%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Safety
Crime reported in Olathe
Olathe's reported crime rate is well below Colorado's. 4 violent crimes were reported in 2025.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Olathe2
Colorado4.4
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Olathe4.1
Colorado22.3
U.S.15.5
4
violent crimes reported in 2025
8
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 55% of U.S. communities.
55risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingAvalanchesLightning
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Outdoors
0% of Olathe is conserved land
0.6 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 957 acres
0.6 mi
of trails · 0.4 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lions Park | — | 2 |
| 2. Sugar Beet Park | 0.1 mi | 1 |
| 3. Olathe Town Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
About Olathe
Town in Montrose County, Colorado, United States
Olathe is a statutory town in Montrose County, Colorado, United States. The population was 2,019 as of the 2020 census, up from 1,849 at the 2010 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 2,019
- Area
- 1.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 5,361 ft
- ZIP code
- 81425
- Area code
- 970
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