At a Glance
Median Income
$34,375
$21,068 per capita
Median Rent
$775/mo
23.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.7%
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.1%
21.5% smoking rate
How Olmsted Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Olmsted's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Olmsted a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Olmsted residents earn a median household income of $34,375 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,068. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 105 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.
Education
5.7% of adults in Olmsted hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% below the national average).
88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Olmsted has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population257
Median Age57.4 yrs
Density76/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans14.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$34,375
Per Capita$21,068
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$223M
Avg Weekly Wage$872
Housing
A
Home Value
Rent$775
Ownership71.1%
Zillow$67,507
Housing Units132
Rent Burden23.8%
Health
Obesity44.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death12,463/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain49.4 in/yr
Elevation393 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.7%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+0.5%
School Score3.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute32 min
Broadband41.1%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Olmsted was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Cairo Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
33.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.