At a Glance
Median Income
$53,684
$29,257 per capita
Home Value
$169,200
Zillow: $285,720
Violent Crime
0/100K
172/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.3%
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
16.3% smoking rate
How Osakis Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Osakis's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Osakis a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Osakis residents earn a median household income of $53,684 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,257. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,499 business establishments, including 124 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Osakis is $169,200 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $285,720. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Osakis reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 172/100K.
Education
19.3% of adults in Osakis hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Osakis has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,667
Median Age45.7 yrs
Density868/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$53,684
Per Capita$29,257
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$2,860M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,097
Housing
A+
Home Value$169,200
Rent
Ownership61.9%
Zillow$285,720
Housing Units1,048
Rent Burden24.3%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property172/100K
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,113/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain24.1 in/yr
Elevation1,353 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.3%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute22 min
Broadband78.3%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Osakis was founded in 1866.
The median home in Osakis was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 124 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.