Osage, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Mitchell County County
Osage, IA
At a Glance
How Osage Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Osage's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Osage a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Osage residents earn a median household income of $62,309 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,470. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 372 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Osage is $141,800 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $211,874. Median rent is $735/month, with 22.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Osage reports 114 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 628/100K.
Education
24.1% of adults in Osage hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Osage has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches.