Kansas · Metropolitan Area
Osage City is a small town in Kansas with a population of 2,837. Residents earn $63,393 per year, which is 16% below the national average.
Based on current data, Osage City receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Osage City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Osage City is $63,393, 16% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 15.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Osage City is $135,400, 52% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $833 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Osage City is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 69 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,524 per 100,000, 22% below the national average.
18.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Osage City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches, including 10.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 98.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.0% |
| 85% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $63,393 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,465 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $746 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,496 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.1% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 370 |
| County GDP | $417M |
| Restaurants | 27 |
| Healthcare | 27 |
| Retail | 43 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,914 |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.89% |
| Commute Time | 22.8 min |
| Work from Home | 11.9% |
| Census Median | $135,400 |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $188,293 |
| Median List Price | $269,900 |
| Median List Price | $269,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $123 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $833 |
| 28% below US avg |
| Studio | $792 |
| 1 Bedroom | $820 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,057 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,392 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,411 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,914 |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.89% |
| Obesity | 43.7% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.9% |
| Heart Disease | 6.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.2% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 8.1% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.8% |
| Depression | 23.8% |
| Mental Distress | 19.5% |
| Physical Distress | 14.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 84.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.5% |
| Premature Death | 10,634/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 42.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 27 |
| Total Violent | 69.3/100K |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 69.3/100K |
| Total Property | 1,523.6/100K |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 415.5/100K |
| Theft | 1,004.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 103.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 54.3°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.9 inches |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 10.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,080 ft (329 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 901/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6341°N, 95.8210°W |
| County FIPS | 20139 |
Winner: Republican by 48 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.6% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.2% |
| School Test Score | 6.02 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 901/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 27 |
| Restaurants | 27 |
| Retail Stores | 43 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 22.8 min |
| Work from Home | 11.9% |