Osage Beach, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
Osage Beach, MO
At a Glance
How Osage Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Osage Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Osage Beach a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Osage Beach residents earn a median household income of $52,067 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,224. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0% (122% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Osage Beach is $286,800 , 2% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $321,574. Median rent is $780/month, with 25.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Osage Beach reports 265 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 30% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,993/100K.
Education
26.7% of adults in Osage Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% below the national average). 87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Osage Beach has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches.