At a Glance
Median Income
$63,393
$27,465 per capita
Home Value
$135,400
Zillow: $197,889
Median Rent
$833/mo
30.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.6%
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
15.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.7%
19.3% smoking rate
How Osage City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Osage City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Osage City a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Osage City residents earn a median household income of $63,393 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,465. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 370 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Osage City is $135,400 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $197,889. Median rent is $833/month, with 30.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Education
18.6% of adults in Osage City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Osage City has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,837
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density901/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans11.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$63,393
Per Capita$27,465
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty15.1%
County GDP$417M
Avg Weekly Wage$746
Housing
A+
Home Value$135,400
Rent$833
Ownership68.6%
Zillow$197,889
Housing Units1,383
Rent Burden30.5%
Health
Obesity43.7%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death10,634/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain38.9 in/yr
Elevation1,080 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.6%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute23 min
Broadband81.2%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Osage City was founded in 1869.
The median home in Osage City was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Topeka Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.384 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.