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Osawatomie, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Miami County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,244 Population 822/sq mi density
$55,612 Median Income $28,080 per capita
$137,400 Home Value $196,173 Zillow
$948 Median Rent 29.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
306 Violent Crime/100K 754 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$55,612 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,400 home value, $948/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
306 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Osawatomie, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,612
26% below
$28,080 per capita
Home Value
$137,400
51% below
Zillow: $196,173
Median Rent
$948/mo
18% below
29.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
306/100K
19% below
754/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.0%
61% below
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
19% above
18.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Osawatomie Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Osawatomie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
74%
Home Value
49%
Rent
82%
Poverty
77%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
94%
Crime
81%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Osawatomie a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Osawatomie residents earn a median household income of $55,612 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,080. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 966 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Osawatomie is $137,400 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $196,173. Median rent is $948/month, with 29.0% 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 1951.

Safety & Crime

Osawatomie reports 306 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 19% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 754/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

13.0% of adults in Osawatomie hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Osawatomie has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population4,244
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density822/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$55,612
Per Capita$28,080
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$1,433M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,031

Housing

A+
Home Value$137,400
Rent$948
Ownership68.9%
Zillow$196,173
Housing Units1,600
Rent Burden29.0%

Crime

F
Violent306/100K
Property754/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault236/100K
Burglary188/100K

Health

Obesity38.1%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,638/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation870 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute28 min
Broadband86.8%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Osawatomie was founded in 1854.
The median home in Osawatomie was built in 1951.
16.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Lawrence Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.402 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.