At a Glance
Median Income
$62,363
$33,053 per capita
Home Value
$145,300
Zillow: $195,009
Median Rent
$832/mo
27.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
178/100K
2,136/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.4%
80.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.6%
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+
2.8 / 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 $62,363 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,053. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 248 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Osceola is $145,300 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $195,009. Median rent is $832/month, with 27.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Osceola reports 178 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,136/100K.
Education
12.4% of adults in Osceola hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
80.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Osceola has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,495
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density689/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born9.5%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$62,363
Per Capita$33,053
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$639M
Avg Weekly Wage$961
Housing
A+
Home Value$145,300
Rent$832
Ownership56.0%
Zillow$195,009
Housing Units2,672
Rent Burden27.9%
Crime
F
Violent178/100K
Property2,136/100K
Health
Obesity44.6%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking20.6%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,721/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
Elevation1,118 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.4%
High School+80.9%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute19 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Osceola was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.