Overland Park is the second most populous city in the US state of Kansas. Located in Johnson County, this city is also the second most populous city in the Kansas City metropolitan area. At the 2010 census, the city's population was 173,372.
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Histori
Overland Park traces its roots to 1905, with the arrival of its founder, William B. Strang Jr. who began planning subdivisions along the old military road, which later became the city's main road. Strang developed most of what later became downtown Overland Park.
On May 20, 1960 Overland Park was officially included as a "first-class city", with a population of 28,085. As in the case of hundreds of other suburban cities across the United States, the next decade was very successful. Less than thirty years later, the population nearly quadrupled to 111,790 in 1990. Although somewhat slow, this growth rate continued almost three decades later, rising to 173,250 at the 2010 census. Overland Park officially became the second largest city in the state , following Wichita, Kansas, after passing through Kansas City, Kansas in the early 2000s.
The success of Overland Park did not come without controversy. Population growth in the city can mainly be attributed to traditional greenfield suburban development. This pattern can be recorded by looking at the map of city annexation. Overland Park's final annexation effort in 2008, gathered extensive news coverage after massive protests from affected populations. In total over 8 square miles (21 km 2 ), though half of the 15 square miles (39 km 2 ) the city originally requested, was added to the city. Overland Park now has a combined land area of ​​75.37 square miles (195.21 km 2 ) and stretches across most of North-South Johnson County. Although the Overland Park protests have led state lawmakers to take the lead in changing the state laws governing annexation to require the majority vote of affected residents in all future annexations of more than 40 acres (0.16 km 2 ).
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Geography
Overland Park is located in northeastern Kansas at the intersection of Interstate 435 and US Route 69 east of Olathe, downtown. The city center is approximately 13 miles (21 km) south-southwest of downtown Kansas City, Missouri.
It is located on the northern edge of the Osage Plains a few miles south of the River Kansas. One of the tributaries, Turkey Creek, flows northeast through the extreme north of the city. In southern Turkey Creek, most of the city is located in the Blue River flow area. Several tributaries flow in the northeast across town; from north to south, these include Indian Creek, Tomahawk Creek, and Negro Creek. In the far south of the city, two other creeks, Coffee Creek and Wolf Creek, combine to form the main stem of the Blue River itself.
According to the US Census Bureau, the city has a total area of ​​75.37 square miles (195.21 km 2 ) where 74.84 square miles (193.83 km 2 ) is ground and 0.53 square miles (1.38 km²) is water.
As a suburb of Kansas City, Overland Park is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area, and borders on other communities on all sides. These include Kansas City, Kansas, to the north, Mission and Prairie Village to the northeast, Leawood to the east, Stilwell to the south, Olathe and Lenexa to the west, and Shawnee and Merriam to the northwest. Most of Overland Park, in particular its section is located north of 159th Street, located in the Johnson County area called the Shawnee Mission.
Climate
Overland Park is located in a transition zone between the humid subtropical climate of North America and the humid continental climate zone, usually experiencing hot and humid summers and dry and dry winters.
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Demographics
census 2010
In the 2010 US Census, there were 173,372 people, 71,443 households, and 45,516 families living in the city. Population density was 2,316.5 persons per square mile (894.4 km/km²). There are 76,280 housing units with an average density of 1,019.2 per square mile (393.5/km²). City's racial makeup is 84.4% White, 4.3% African American, 0.3% American Indian, 6.3% Asian, 2.1% of other races, and 2.5% of two or more races. Hispanics and Latinos of any race are 6.3% of the population.
There are 71,443 households 30.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% are married couples living together, 8.4% have unmarried female households, 3.2% have male households men without a wife, and 36.3% are not family. 29.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone 65 or older. The average household size was 2.41, and the average family size was 3.04.
The average age in the city is 37.8 years. 24.7% of the population is under 18 years of age; 7.4% between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.2% from 25 to 44; 27.6% are from 45 to 64; and 12.3% are 65 years old or older. The city gender makeup is 48.3% male and 51.7% female.
The average income for households in the city is $ 71,513, and the average income for families is $ 93,293. Men have an average income of $ 65,210 versus $ 43,413 for women. The per capita income for the city is $ 39,319. 4.9% of the population and 3.3% of families live below the poverty line, including 6.5% of those under the age of 18 and 4.9% of those aged 65 and older.
Metropolitan Region
Overland Park is the main city in Kansas City, MO-KS Metropolitan Statistical Area and Kansas City-Overland Park-Kansas City, MO-KS Combined Statistical Area.
Economy
The service sector is a large part of the local economy. Health care, retail trade, professional and technical services, finance and insurance, and information technology are the five largest industries in the city. Companies with headquarters in the city include Sprint Corporation, YRC Worldwide, Black & amp; Veatch, Waddell & amp; Reed, Ferrellgas, Ash Grove Cement Company, and Compass Minerals. The city is trying to attract tech companies in particular, such as Netsmart Technologies who moved its headquarters there in 2011. The Applebee chain of restaurants is headquartered in the city from 1993 to 2007.
In 2014, 71.8% of the population over the age of 16 are in the labor force. 0.1% were in the armed forces, and 71.7% were in the civilian labor force with 68.1% employed and 3.7% unemployed. Composition, based on occupation, employed civilian labor is: 53.0% in management, business, science, and the arts; 26.2% in sales and office work; 11.3% in service work; 4.0% in natural resources, construction and maintenance; 5.5% in production, transportation, and material transfer. The three industries that employ the largest percentage of civilian workforce are: education, health care and social assistance (22.5%); professional, scientific, management, administration and waste management services (17.4%); and retail trade (10.7%). Sprint is the largest company in town followed by Shawnee Mission School District, Johnson County Community College, Blue Valley School District, Black & amp; Veatch, OptumRx, Overland Park City, YRC Worldwide, Overland Park Regional Medical Center, and Waddell & amp; Reed.
The cost of living in Overland Park is below average; compared with the AS 100 average, the cost of living index for the city is 88.2. By 2014, the average home value in the city is $ 225,000, the average monthly cost of the selected owners is $ 1,712 for housing units with mortgages and $ 570 for those who do not have, and the median gross rent is $ 974.
Top entrepreneurs
According to the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report of 2016, the top companies in the city are:
Government
Under state law, Overland Park is a first class town. Since 1963, he has had the form of mayoral government-councils. The city council is made up of 13 members who are popularly selected every four years in hilarious terms in the office. For representative purposes, the city is divided into six environments with two members selected from each ward. The mayor is a member of the 13th, which is widely chosen. The Council establishes policies for the city, annually identifying city priorities for the Kansas Legislature and the United States Congress, and endorsing the procedures, resolutions, contracts and agreements. The board meets on the first and third Monday of the month. The mayor presides over the board meeting, appoints members of the council and the citizen commission, meets with constituents, and signs the ordinances, resolutions, contracts and agreements endorsed by the council. The city manager manages the city's operations and implements policies set by the city council.
Overland Park is located within the 3rd US Congressional District in Kansas. For representation purposes in the Kansas Legislature, the city is located in districts 6 through 8, 10, 11, 21 and 37 in the Kansas Senate and 8th, 16th, 19th, 24th, 27th and 29th, and 48th districts of the Kansas Representative Council.
Law enforcement
The Overland Park Police Department (Kansas) is the main agent for patrolling Overland Park with the Johnson County Sheriff's Office also assisting with serving documents and other court documents to people working in the city as well as patrolling in unrelated parts of the county. and other cities in this area. OPPD has 310 full-time employees and 255 assigned personnel. The current police chief is Frank Donchez.
Education
Primary and secondary education
Overland Park spans four public school districts. The northern part of Interstate 435 is located within the Shawnee Mission School District (SMSD). SMSD, headquartered in Overland Park, operates thirty-eight elementary schools, two secondary schools, six secondary schools, and several support facilities in the city. Most of the cities south of I-435 are located within the Blue Valley School District. Blue Valley, also based in Overland Park, operates 20 primary schools, nine secondary schools, five secondary schools, and one alternative high school in the city. Most of West Overland Park is located within the Olathe Public School district that operates two elementary schools in the city. The extreme southwest part of Overland Park is located within the Spring Hill School District.
There are over 12 private schools and parishes in Overland Park. The Roman Catholic diocese of Kansas City in Kansas oversees five Catholic schools in the city including four elementary schools and St. John's College. Thomas Aquinas. The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod oversees two schools, Bethany Lutheran School (Grades K-8) and Christ Lutheran School (K-8). The Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod oversees the third Lutheran school, Mount Olive Lutheran School (K-8). Other Christian schools in the city are Oxford City School Campuses Kansas City Christian School (PK-2) and Overland Christian Schools (PK-12). Overland Park also hosts one of the Jewish schools, Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy (K-12). Private non-religious schools in the city include the Accelerated Schools of Overland Park (4-12) and two Montessori schools.
Kansas City Japanese School Inc. Kanzasu Shiti Nihongo Hosh Jugy? K? ), a Japanese weekend education program, was held at Kansas Christian College in Overland Park. First established 1979, it was formally approved by Japan Ministry of Education (Monbusho) and was officially established in 1984.
Colleges and universities
- Cleveland Chiropractic College
- Adult University of Ottawa Campus
- University of Kansas-Edwards Campus
- Johnson County Community College
- Baker University Overland Park Campus
- Emporia State University - Overland Park Campus
- Kansas Christian College
- Rasmussen College
Library
The Johnson County Library serves all areas with 14 locations, three of which are in Overland Park (Blue Valley, Central Resource and Oak Park).
Infrastructure
Transportation
Interstate 435, beltway area of ​​Kansas City, and Route 50 US run simultaneously in east-west through the central Overland Park. Interstate 35 runs northeast-southwest through the northwestern suburbs and north of the city. The US Route 56 and US Route 169 run simultaneously with the I-35 through the northwestern suburbs of the city and then split east as the Shawnee Mission Parkway at the 226 intersection, run east-west through the northern Overland Park. The US 69 route operates generally in the north-south through the city, joining I-35, US 56, and US 169 at the 225 intersection in the northwest of the city. 69 US then separates east with 56 US and 169 US as Shawnee Mission Parkway before turning north again as Metcalf Avenue. In extreme northern Overland Park, 69 US then rejoined the I-35. Metcalf Avenue continues north out of town as Interstate 635.
Johnson County Transit, also known as "The JO", provides public transportation through several bus routes throughout the city. Some of these routes connect Overland Park with other suburbs and downtown Kansas City, Missouri.
Kansas City International Airport is about 22 mi (35 km) north of Overland Park. Johnson County Executive Airport, a general public aviation facility, is located just west of the city in Olathe.
BNSF Railway and Union Pacific Railroad each operate a freight railway through Overland Park. The BNSF line runs approximately parallel to I-35 through the northwestern and northern suburbs of the city. The Union Pacific Line flows northeast through the extreme southeast of the city. Union Kansas City Station, which stops on the Amtrak's Missouri River Runner line and Southwest Chief, is located about 8 mi (13 km) northeast of the center of Overland Park.
Utilities
Kansas City Power and Light (KCP & amp; L) provides power. Google Fiber, AT & amp; T, Time Warner Cable, and Consolidated Communications offer cable television, landline phones, and broadband internet services. Locals primarily use natural gas to heat fuel; utility gas services provided by Atmos Energy and Kansas Gas Service. WaterOne, an independent public utility, oversees water supply, distribution, and infrastructure maintenance. The Johnson County Wastewater Department manages waste water collection, transportation, and maintenance. Some privately owned waste haulers, evaluated and licensed by the municipality, offer waste removal and recycling services.
Health care
Three general medical and surgical hospitals that provide emergency services - Menorah Medical Center, St. Hospital Luke's South, and Overland Park Regional Medical Center - all located in Overland Park. In addition, Shawnee Mission Medical Center is located in neighboring Merriam. There are also special hospitals in Overland Park: Children's Mercy South, Heartland Special Surgery Hospital, Mid-America Rehabilitation Hospital, and Mid-America Special Hospital, acute long-term care facility.
Media
The Kansas City Star , Kansas City's main daily newspaper, provides local news coverage and publishes a special edition for Johnson County. In addition, two newspapers were published in Overland Park: Ledger Campus , the biweekly Johnson County Community College student newspaper, and Kansas City Nursing News , weekly trade publications.
Overland Park is on the Kansas City radio and television market. One radio station broadcast from Overland Park: KCCV. It's broadcast on 760 AM and 92.3 FM, playing a Religious format. KCCV is the main station of Bott Radio Network (BRN), a network of Christian radio stations headquartered in Overland Park.
Parks and recreation
Overland Park has over 1,800 acres (7.3Ã, km 2 ) of parkland and open space. 72 city parks offer public golf, sand volleyball, hiking and biking trails, playgrounds, tennis courts, basketball courts and reserved shelters.
The Memorial Sports Complex is named after the old resident and coach Dwight Milton Jordan.
Culture
Destination
The city is home to the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, an arboretum of 300 hectares (120 acres) and botanical gardens. Oak Park Mall is one of the region's major shopping areas with nearly 200 stores. Sustainable development in the Corbin Park area has added more shops and restaurants.
Johnson County Arts and Heritage Center features the Johnson County Museum, KidScape, a resident theater company in the Park, fine arts programs, emerging art programs, and the Overland Park Historical Society.
The Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead is a 12 acre (49,000 m 2 ) farm with animals, straw rides, fishing ponds, early 1900 school houses, and children's gold mining camp.
The Overland Park Golf Division operates two public golf courses: St. Andrews Golf Club and Sykes Lady Golf Club. These courses organize over 130,000 rounds of golf per year.
Scheels Overland Park Soccer Complex has been named the best footballing facility in the country by Livability as it is considered the only complex in the United States. It covers 96 hectares (39 ha) and offers 12 lighted, synthetic size regulation, grassland with a cooling system to control grass temperatures on hot days.
The city is also home to the Overland Park Convention Center.
In 2015, Topgolf's driving range and entertainment complex opens in Overland Park. It offers a range of driving ranges, bars and restaurants, and employs over 450 people.
The historic Overland Park Downtown contains a farmer's market, hour-tower square and founding statue of Overland Park City William B. Strang Jr. It also hosts the Strang Carriage House and is home to the Overland Park Historical Society.
The Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art is on the Johnson County Community College campus.
The city has a lot of public artwork installed under the Public Arts Program.
There are three community centers in town: Matt Ross Community Center, Jewish Community Center, and Tomahawk Ridge Community Center.
Religion
Overland Park is heavily populated by Protestants, reflecting the overall population of the state of Kansas. The great Baptist, Methodist, Nazarene, and Pentecostal churches highlight the views of Overland Park and the surrounding area. Overland Park is also home to a relatively small Muslim population. The Islamic Center of Johnson County serves as a mosque and Muslim community center in Overland Park. There are also Hindu, Sikh, and Buddhist populations growing up in Overland Park and beyond.
Overland Park is also served by a number of synagogues: Beth Israel Congregation Abraham Voliner, an Orthodox synagogue founded in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1894. Other Orthodox synagogues include the Chabad House Center serving as the Chabad Headquarters for Kansas and Missouri, and the Learning Center Torah. There are several other synagogues, as well, including Kehilath Israel, the Beth Torah Congregation, the Temple, and the Congregation of B'nai Jehudah.
Also, Overland Park is home to a large number of Roman Catholics. Overland Park is within the boundaries of Kansas City's Diocese of Kansas City. Parishes like St. Michael the Archangel, Holy Trinity, Holy Cross, Holy Spirit, Ascension and Queen of the Holy Rosary serve Catholics in Overland Park. The Holy Cross offers the Spanish masses to Hispanic communities in the city.
In popular culture and art
The city has developed a positive reputation in the American media as an affordable and family friendly community. CNNMoney.com has consistently placed Overland Park in the top 10 of the 100 Best Places to Stay in the United States. By 2015 Forbes makes the city rank among the 25 best Suburbs for retirement. In 2015 Overland Park was named No. 1 in the country for "Top 10 Best Cities for Families". It is also recognized as No. 15 for "America's Best 50 Cities for Life" by 24/7 Wall Street. Overland Park was also awarded the No. Town. 1 in the country for first-time home buyers by 2015 by WalletHub citing its low crime rates and outstanding schools. BusinessWeek rated the city as one of "The Best Places to Raise Your Kids", and AS. News & amp; World Report ranked among the "10 Best Places in America to Raise". In 2014,
Overland Park is the setting of the 2008 High School Confidential documentary series and the 2009-2011 television series, United States of Tara . This is also the setting of popular web series The Most Popular Girls in School .
Famous people
Twin Cities
Overland Park has one twin city.
- Bietigheim-Bissingen, Baden-WÃÆ'¼rttemberg, Germany
References
Further reading
External links
- Overland Park City
- Overland Park - Chamber of Commerce
- Overland Park - Visitor Bureau
- Overland Park City Map, KDOT
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