Osborn, MO

Missouri

Osborn is a small town in Missouri with a population of 369. Residents earn $69,375 per year, which is 8% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
369 Population 647/sq mi density
$69,375 Median Income $33,514 per capita
$85,600 Home Value $206,884 Zillow
$767 Median Rent 14.4% income on rent
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$69,375 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,600 home value, $767/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $69,375
8% lower than US avg
Home Value $85,600
70% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 24.4%
28% lower than US avg
Median Rent $767
34% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.0%
18% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.3%
92% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.8%
11% higher than US avg

How Osborn Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population369
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density647/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans19.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$69,375
Per Capita$33,514
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty13.8%
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,600
Rent$767
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$206,884
Rent Burden14.4%

Health

Obesity38.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.0%
Heart Disease5.5%

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.4%
High School+90.2%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute28 min
Broadband87.6%

Is Osborn a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Osborn receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Osborn stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Osborn is $69,375, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.3%. 13.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Osborn is $85,600, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $767 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

24.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Osborn has a population of 369 with a density of 647 people per square mile. The median age is 50.8 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.3%), with 2.7% Hispanic.

Population

369
Total Population
647
People / sq mi
50.8yrs
Median Age
31% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%
Female 50.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Osborn vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.3%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.7%
95% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Osborn vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Osborn is $69,375, which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Osborn vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$69,375
8% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,514

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.3%
92% below US avg
Poverty Rate13.8%
11% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.3 min
Drive Alone86.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Osborn is $85,600, 70% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $767 (34% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $206,884.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$85,600
70% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$206,884

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$767
34% below US avg
Rent Burden14.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied55.9%

Property Tax

In Osborn, 38.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.0% report depression. 26.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Osborn vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.0%
18% above US avg
Diabetes9.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure31.8%
Asthma11.0%
COPD6.9%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.8%
Physical Inactivity26.0%
Depression26.0%
Mental Distress18.9%
Physical Distress13.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.4%
Checkup Rate76.0%

Food & Exercise

24.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 87.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.4%
28% below US avg
High School+90.2%
School Test Score5.51
C+ Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density647/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.6%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.3 min
Drive Alone86.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.5%

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