Opolis was originally called Stateline (from the community's proximity to the Missouri state line), and under the latter name was laid out in 1868.[3] Opolis is derived from the Greek polis, meaning "city".[4]
The first post office in Opolis was established in December, 1868. The post office was also called Stevenstown, Steventown, and Olopolis for some time in its early history.[5] It has a zip code of 66760.[6]
Geography
Opolis is located in the South Eastern corner of the state of Kansas close to the Missouri state line, approximately 133 miles (210 km) .due south of Kansas City, KS at latitude 37.344 and longitude -94.621. It has an estimated population of 117 with 54 houses (based on a zipcode estimate from the year 2000) and covers 0.7743 square miles (2.01 km2) of land.[6] The elevation is 932 feet (284 m) above sea level. Opolis appears on the Asbury United States Geological Survey Map. It is in the Central time zone and observes Daylight Saving Time.,[7][8]
Of the 47 households, 44.7% had children under the age of 18; 46.8% were married couples living together; 23.4% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 21.3% of households consisted of individuals and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[10] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 0.0% of the population.[14]
11.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 14.4% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 26.9% from 45 to 64, and 22.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 50.7 males.[10] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 58.6 males.[10]
Education
The community is served by Pittsburg USD 250 public school district.
