At a Glance
Median Income
$47,500
$36,258 per capita
Home Value
$307,400
Zillow: $334,526
Median Rent
$745/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.9%
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
16.9%
16.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
17.3% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Osage a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Osage residents earn a median household income of $47,500 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,258. The unemployment rate stands at 16.9% (369% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,140 business establishments, including 83 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Osage is $307,400 , 9% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $334,526. Median rent is $745/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
21.9% of adults in Osage hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Osage has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C).
Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population226
Median Age56.2 yrs
Density83/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born5.3%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
C
Median Income$47,500
Per Capita$36,258
Unemployment16.9%
Poverty16.9%
County GDP$2,058M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024
Housing
B
Home Value$307,400
Rent$745
Ownership83.6%
Zillow$334,526
Housing Units168
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,442/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Rain23.9 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,502 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.9%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+10.1%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute24 min
Broadband85.5%
Internet Speed125 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Osage was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Bemidji Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 125 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.