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Olsburg, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Riley County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
274 Population 1,142/sq mi density
$76,250 Median Income $28,197 per capita
$152,200 Home Value $282,793 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
150 Violent Crime/100K 1,418 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$76,250 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$152,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
150 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Olsburg, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$76,250
1% above
$28,197 per capita
Home Value
$152,200
46% below
Zillow: $282,793
Violent Crime
150/100K
60% below
1,418/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.3%
22% below
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
15% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
302 sunny days/yr

How Olsburg Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Olsburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
101%
Home Value
54%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
78%
Unemployment
56%
Crime
40%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Olsburg a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Olsburg residents earn a median household income of $76,250 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,197. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,032 business establishments, including 165 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Olsburg is $152,200 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $282,793. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.

Safety & Crime

Olsburg reports 150 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,418/100K.

Education

26.3% of adults in Olsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below the national average). 91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Olsburg has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population274
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density1,142/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$76,250
Per Capita$28,197
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$3,814M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,007

Housing

A+
Home Value$152,200
Rent
Ownership71.4%
Zillow$282,793
Housing Units87
Rent Burden9.0%

Crime

F
Violent150/100K
Property1,418/100K

Health

Obesity36.8%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,337/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain33.8 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,426 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.3%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+11.3%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute29 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Olsburg was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Manhattan Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 165 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.