Overland Park
cityOverland Park, Kansas, located in Johnson County, is the second-most populous city in the state and a major suburb within the Kansas City metropolitan area. As of 2020, the city had a population of 197,238, which has grown to an estimated 205,413 in 2026. Overland Park is known for its high quality of life, well-planned neighborhoods, and strong sense of community. Overland Park's economy is diverse, with key sectors including technology, healthcare, retail, and professional services. Major employers include T-Mobile, Black & Veatch, and the Shawnee Mission School District. The city has a business-friendly environment that attracts both established companies and startups. Founded in 1905 by William B. Strang Jr., Overland Park was envisioned as a 'park-like' community with strong commerce, quality education, and convenient transportation. The city officially incorporated in 1960 and has since grown into a thriving suburban center known for its excellent schools, numerous parks, and family-friendly amenities.
Overland Park, Kansas
- Classification
- City
- FIPS Code
- 20-53775
- Country
- United States
- County
- Johnson
- Region
- Northeastern Kansas / Kansas City Metropolitan Area
- Elevation
- 951 ft
- Total Area
- 75.64 sq mi
- Land Area
- 75.18 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.46 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.98223
- Longitude
- -94.67079
- Climate
- Humid continental climate with hot, humid summers and cold, dry winters. Temperatures range from an average low of 20°F in January to an average high of 89°F in July.
- Notable Features
- Osage Plains · Turkey Creek · Indian Creek · Tomahawk Creek · Blue River Watershed
- Neighboring Areas
- Kansas City, Kansas · Mission · Prairie Village · Leawood · Stilwell · Olathe · Lenexa · Shawnee · Merriam
- Population (2020)
- 197,238
- Est. Population (2026)
- 205,413
- Median Age
- 38.6
- Median Income
- $104,834
- Poverty Rate
- 5.64%
- Family Households
- 60.5%
- Owner-Occupied
- 60.5%
- Racial & Ethnic Composition
- In 2020, the racial makeup was 73.19% White (non-Hispanic), 4.49% Black (non-Hispanic), 0.22% Native American (non-Hispanic), 9.28% Asian (non-Hispanic), 4.54% Multiracial (non-Hispanic), and 7.82% Hispanic or Latino.
- Government Type
- Council-Manager
- Governing Body
- City Council
- Body Size
- 13 members
- School District
- Multiple, including Shawnee Mission School District and Blue Valley School District
- Municipal Services
- Police · Fire · Public Works · Parks & Recreation · Planning and Development Services · Community Development
- Unemployment Rate
- 3.2%
- Economic Profile
- Suburban · Commercial · Technology Hub
- Employment Sectors
- Technology · Healthcare · Retail Trade · Professional and Technical Services · Finance and Insurance
- Major Employers
- T-Mobile · Black & Veatch · Shawnee Mission School District · Johnson County Community College · Wellsky · Shamrock Trading Corp
- School Districts
- Shawnee Mission School District · Blue Valley School District · Olathe School District (some areas)
- Colleges & Universities
- Johnson County Community College · Ottawa University-Kansas City · University of Kansas Edwards Campus (nearby)
- Transportation
- Interstate 435 · U.S. Route 69 · Johnson County Transit (The JO) · Kansas City International Airport (approx. 22 miles north)
- Utilities
- WaterOne · Evergy · Google Fiber · AT&T
- Major Facilities
- Overland Park Regional Medical Center · Menorah Medical Center · Various hospitals and healthcare facilities
- Outdoor Access
- Yes
- Major Recreation Areas
- Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens · Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead · Shawnee Mission Park (nearby) · Indian Creek Trail
- Parks & Trails
- Extensive network of public parks · Miles of paved walking trails · Indian Creek Trail System
- Founded
- 1905
- Incorporated
- 1960
- Named After
- Overland Park subdivision platted by William B. Strang Jr.
- Historical Significance
- Overland Park transformed from a small group of subdivisions into a major suburban city in the Kansas City metropolitan area, known for its planning, quality of life, and economic development.
- Key Events
- William B. Strang Jr. develops subdivisions along a military roadway (1905) · Overland Park officially incorporated as a city of the first class (1960) · Commercial and residential development boom (1960s-1980s) · Redevelopment of historic downtown and establishment of Sprint's World Headquarters (1990s)