Franklin R. Lanter House · Photo: Rmprit · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Olathe as a whole is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns
Olathe differs from Kansas on 23 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 22 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Olathe. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Olathe
COPD and heart disease are less common in Olathe
Olathe runs below Kansas on four chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.8% vs 6.7%), heart disease (4.7% vs 6.4%) and stroke (2.4% vs 3.2%). Conditions ↓
Olathe has a top-rated hospital
University of Kansas Health System Olathe Hospital is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
Olathe adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (14.4% vs 16%) and lack of emotional support (18.1% vs 21.1%) both run below Kansas. Mind & connection ↓
Olathe is an active town
Only 20.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.6% across Kansas. The town has 27 miles of trails across 55 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Kansas figure falls outside Olathe’s likely range.
What’s behind Olathe’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Olathe is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns, #13 of 150 in Kansas. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 95% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 72%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Olathe’s median household income is $114,009; among the 6,600 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($86K–$143K), it’s healthier than 81%, about where its income would put it.
At 150,025 residents, Olathe is graded like any town, from one citywide estimate; its rank among the 395 U.S. cities over 100,000 is the fairer comparison.
Out of every 100 Olathe adults…
Olathe runs below KS on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Olathe
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Olathe, plus the nearest just outside it.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Olathe; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Olathe adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Olathe does better than Kansas.
3 in 10 Olathe adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Everyday habits, side by side with Kansas
Share of adults, with the Kansas figure marked.
27 miles of trails across 55 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Olathe adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.1% of Olathe adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Olathe and the towns around it
Olathe’s Health Grade ranks 6th of 10 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olathe | A | 32.8% | 9.5% | 11.3% | CDC place |
| Lenexa | A | 31.3% | 9.4% | 9.6% | CDC place |
| Lexington Township | A− | 33.4% | 9.9% | 13.3% | ZIP codes |
| Oxford Township | A | 30.8% | 9.1% | 9.6% | ZIP codes |
| Spring Hill Township | A | 33% | 9.3% | 11.5% | ZIP codes |
| Overland Park | A+ | 30% | 9.2% | 9% | CDC place |
| Gardner Township | A− | 34.2% | 8.8% | 13.4% | ZIP codes |
| Gardner | A− | 34.9% | 8.9% | 14.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Olathe adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Olathe
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Olathe is better than Kansas on 22 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Kansas figure falls inside Olathe’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Olathe | KS | U.S. | vs KS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.6%12.3–15.2 | 18% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.2%9.2–11.3 | 12.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.4%13–15.9 | 16% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.8%29.7–36.1 | 36.5% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 9.5%8.5–10.6 | 11.4% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31.3%29–33.7 | 34.4% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.5%34–39.2 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.8%20–23.7 | 25.5% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.8–10.8 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.4%6.8–8 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.7%4.3–5.2 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.8%4.3–5.3 | 6.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.4%2.3–2.6 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.2%6.7–9.8 | 11.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.3%10.1–12.7 | 14% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 20.9%18.7–23.2 | 25.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.8%15.7–20 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.2%29.1–35.4 | 34.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.1%7.1–9.2 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78%75.6–80.3 | 76.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.8%68.3–73.1 | 64.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.6%85.1–88 | 84.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.8%72.2–77.3 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.6%62.1–68.8 | 63.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.7%72.6–82.1 | 74.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.2%17.2–21.4 | 20.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28.9%26.2–31.7 | 30.9% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.1%16–20.2 | 21.1% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.7%8.4–11 | 13% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.6%8.4–10.9 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.9%6.1–7.8 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.8%5.1–6.4 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.1%4.4–5.9 | 7.4% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.5%23.3–28 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10%8.9–11.1 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.5%11.4–13.8 | 14.4% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.7%5.1–6.3 | 7.4% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.4%3.2–3.7 | 4.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.2%5.6–6.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.5–2.9 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Kansas figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Olathe
Is Olathe a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Olathe is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns: A for health, #13 of 150 in Kansas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 81%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Olathe?
CDC estimates 32.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.7% and 36.1%, against 36.5% across Kansas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Olathe?
University of Kansas Health System Olathe Hospital in Olathe, 1.9 miles in a straight line from Olathe’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Olathe have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.1–9.2%), against 9.9% across Kansas.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Olathe more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Olathe.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Kansas figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.