At a Glance
Median Income
$40,783
$25,260 per capita
Home Value
$108,700
Zillow: $94,744
Median Rent
$832/mo
24.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.9%
84.0% high school+
Unemployment
13.4%
27.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
49.2%
20.6% smoking rate
How Osceola Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Osceola's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Osceola 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
Osceola residents earn a median household income of $40,783 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,260. The unemployment rate stands at 13.4% (272% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 962 business establishments, including 83 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Osceola is $108,700 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $94,744. Median rent is $832/month, with 24.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
8.9% of adults in Osceola hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
84.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Osceola has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population6,807
Median Age33.1 yrs
Density595/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
D
Median Income$40,783
Per Capita$25,260
Unemployment13.4%
Poverty27.7%
County GDP$1,763M
Avg Weekly Wage$967
Housing
A+
Home Value$108,700
Rent$832
Ownership40.5%
Zillow$94,744
Housing Units3,084
Rent Burden24.8%
Health
Obesity49.2%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking20.6%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death12,118/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain52.2 in/yr
Elevation236 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+84.0%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute20 min
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Osceola was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Arkansas International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.