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Overbrook, KS

City in Osage County, Kansas.

Population

1,113

Land area

0.5sq mi

People per sq mi

2,046

ZIP codes

0

Overbrook and its ZIP codes

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Overbrook at a glance

  • Overbrook is about 57 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
  • The median household income is $68,958, 7% below the Kansas median of $74,275.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $146,300 (33% below Kansas) and median rent is $742 a month.

Local data for Overbrook, KS

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Overbrook, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$68,958

Poverty rate

6.5%

Median home value

$146,300

Median rent

$742/mo

Homeownership

81.3%

Bachelor's or higher

28.7%

Median age

36.9

Average commute

27.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (268), Irish Americans (180), Mexican Americans (67).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Osage County. PPP loans are for Overbrook.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.5%

Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$39,766

2,913 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$54,945

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$121M

FY 2026, $7,647 per person

Osage County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Overbrook, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone76.5%
  • Carpooled10.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked2.8%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
  • Worked from home9.7%

Average one-way commute: 27.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Overbrook, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

840

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

19

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 22°F

38.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Overbrook, KS, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.3%

U.S. 33.3% +6.0 pts

Diabetes

12.6%

U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts

Smoking

14.4%

U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.8%

U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts

Cities near Overbrook

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
CarbondaleCity8 mi0.7
VassarCensus-designated place9.2 mi4.9
ScrantonCity9.9 mi1.1
WakarusaCensus-designated place11 mi5
CentropolisCensus-designated place12 mi0.3
PomonaCity13 mi0.9
LyndonCity13 mi0.9
QuenemoCity14 mi0.4
BurlingameCity15 mi0.9
AuburnCity17 mi0.7
Osage CityCity18 mi3.1
TecumsehCensus-designated place18 mi3.6
TopekaCity19 mi61.9
MelvernCity19 mi0.4
Baldwin CityCity20 mi3
OttawaCity20 mi10.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Overbrook, KS in?
Overbrook is in Osage County, Kansas.
What is the population of Overbrook, KS?
About 1,113 people live in Overbrook, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Overbrook?
Nearby places include Carbondale (8 mi), Vassar (9.2 mi), Scranton (9.9 mi), Wakarusa (11 mi), Centropolis (12 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023