Iowa
Osceola is a small city in Iowa with a population of 5,495. Residents earn $62,363 per year, which is 17% below the national average.
Based on current data, Osceola receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Osceola has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Osceola is $62,363, 17% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. 10.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Osceola is $145,300, 48% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $832 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Osceola is below the national average at 159 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,746 per 100,000, near the national average.
12.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Osceola experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches, including 28.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 83.7% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 16.3% |
| 22% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $62,363 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,053 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $961 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,534 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.7% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 248 |
| County GDP | $639M |
| Restaurants | 18 |
| Healthcare | 29 |
| Retail | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,650 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.20% |
| Commute Time | 19.0 min |
| Work from Home | 7.0% |
| Census Median | $145,300 |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $183,728 |
| Census Median Rent | $832 |
| 28% below US avg |
| Studio | $682 |
| 1 Bedroom | $700 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $919 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,212 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,217 |
| Owner-Occupied | 56.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,650 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.20% |
| Obesity | 44.6% |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.7% |
| Heart Disease | 6.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.7% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 8.6% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.7% |
| Depression | 21.7% |
| Mental Distress | 19.4% |
| Physical Distress | 15.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.7% |
| Premature Death | 8,721/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 62.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 29 |
| Total Violent | 158.7/100K |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 158.7/100K |
| Total Property | 1,745.7/100K |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 456.3/100K |
| Theft | 1,170.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 119.0/100K |
| Arson | 19.8/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.7 inches |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 28.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,118 ft (341 m) |
| Area | 8.0 sq mi (20.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 689/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0297°N, 93.7853°W |
| County FIPS | 19039 |
Winner: Republican by 42.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.4% |
| 63% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 80.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.79 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 689/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.0 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 29 |
| Restaurants | 18 |
| Retail Stores | 25 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 19.0 min |
| Work from Home | 7.0% |