Overland Park
Overland Park: Geography and Climate
Overland Park: History
Overland Park: Population Profile
Overland Park: Municipal Government
Overland Park: Economy
Overland Park: Education and Research
Overland Park: Health Care
Overland Park: Recreation
Overland Park: Convention Facilities
Overland Park: Transportation
Overland Park: Communications
The City in Brief
Founded: 1905 (incorporated 1960)
Head Official: Carl R. Gerlach (R) (since April 2005)
City Population
1980: 81,784
1990: 111,790
2000: 149,080
2003 estimate: 160,368
Percent change, 1990–2000: 33.4%
U.S. rank in 1990: 168th (2nd in state)
U.S. rank in 2000: 143rd (2nd in state)
Metropolitan Area Population (Kansas City, MO–KS MSA)
1980: 1,449,374
1990: 1,582,875
2000: 1,776,062
Percent change, 1990–2000: 12.2%
U.S. rank in 1990: Not reported
U.S. rank in 2000: 44th
Area: 56.85 square miles
Elevation: 1,000 feet above sea level
Average Annual Temperature: 56.75° F
Average Annual Precipitation: 40.17 inches of rain; 20 inches of snow
Major Economic Sectors: Professional services, retail trade, manufacturing
Unemployment Rate: 4.4% (February 2005)
Per Capita Income: $32,069 (1999)
2002 FBI Crime Index Total: Not reported
Major Colleges and Universities: University of Kansas–
Edwards Campus, Johnson County Community College, Baker University, National American University, Ottawa University–Kansas City Campus, St. Mary College–Kansas City Campus
Daily Newspapers: The Kansas City Star
