At a Glance
Median Income
$63,063
$30,228 per capita
Home Value
$178,300
Zillow: $276,878
Median Rent
$1,346/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
221/100K
4,907/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.6%
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
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?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Osceola residents earn a median household income of $63,063 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,228. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,539 business establishments, including 630 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Osceola is $178,300 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $276,878. Median rent is $1,346/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Osceola reports 221 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,907/100K.
Education
30.6% of adults in Osceola hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Osceola has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population2,583
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density1,913/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,063
Per Capita$30,228
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$19,493M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,140
Housing
A+
Home Value$178,300
Rent$1,346
Ownership84.2%
Zillow$276,878
Housing Units1,009
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent221/100K
Property4,907/100K
Health
Obesity33.4%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,846/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation735 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.6%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute28 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries15
Did You Know?
Osceola was founded in 1837.
The median home in Osceola was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is South Bend International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 630 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.
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