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Olathe, CO
Town in Montrose County, Colorado.
Population
1,793
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,189
ZIP codes
0
Olathe and its ZIP codes
Olathe at a glance
- Olathe is about 21 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $55,767 a year, 42% less than the Colorado figure of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $245,600 (54% below Colorado) and median rent is $967 a month.
Local data for Olathe, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Olathe, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,767
Poverty rate
25.5%
Median home value
$245,600
Median rent
$967/mo
Homeownership
63.7%
Bachelor's or higher
7.6%
Median age
37.8
Average commute
19.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (881), German Americans (157), French Americans (56).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montrose County. PPP loans are for Olathe.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,553
17,492 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,305
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$380M
FY 2026, $8,906 per person
How people get to work
Olathe, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.8%
- Carpooled14.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home16.9%
Average one-way commute: 19.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Olathe, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
3,703
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
75
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 16°F
8.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Olathe, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.6%
U.S. 33.3% -4.7 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
12.5%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
22.3%
U.S. 11.1% +11.2 pts
Cities near Olathe
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DeltaCity | 11 mi | 13.3 |
| MontroseCity | 12 mi | 18.9 |
| Orchard CityTown | 15 mi | 11.5 |
| LazearCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| HotchkissTown | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| CedaredgeTown | 20 mi | 2 |
| CrawfordTown | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| ColonaCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.1 |
| PaoniaTown | 28 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Olathe, CO in?
- Olathe is in Montrose County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Olathe, CO?
- About 1,793 people live in Olathe, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Olathe?
- Nearby places include Delta (11 mi), Montrose (12 mi), Orchard City (15 mi), Lazear (16 mi), Hotchkiss (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023