Overland Park, Kansas Earns 'Happiest' Ranking Despite Suburban Fear

To be fair . . .

Overland Park seems nice enough and the vast array of foodie options keeps residents puffy & content. 

However . . .

Actually, people don't seem very happy in Overland Park.

There is constant griping about rising taxes, a rough political transition to more "progressive" politics and low-key fear and shifting "demographics" and migration.

Meanwhile . . . 

Kansas City's 2nd best suburb earned fifth happiest American city in 2025, according to a WalletHub ranking.

Check-it . . .  

"Overland Park, Kansas has consistently been recognized as one of the happiest cities in America due to its low poverty and unemployment rates, and high emotional and physical well-being score."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

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