At a Glance
Median Income
$48,333
$30,649 per capita
Home Value
$82,100
Zillow: $92,363
Median Rent
$580/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.4%
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
12.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
16.8% smoking rate
How Osborne Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Osborne's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Osborne a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Osborne residents earn a median household income of $48,333 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,649. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 169 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Osborne is $82,100 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $92,363. Median rent is $580/month, with 26.3% 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.
Education
15.4% of adults in Osborne hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Osborne has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,496
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density971/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$48,333
Per Capita$30,649
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty12.7%
County GDP$184M
Avg Weekly Wage$797
Housing
A+
Home Value$82,100
Rent$580
Ownership66.6%
Zillow$92,363
Housing Units855
Rent Burden26.3%
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,625/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain26.9 in/yr
Elevation1,550 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 15%
Commute14 min
Broadband83.7%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Osborne was founded in 1871.
The median home in Osborne was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Hays Regional (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.