At a Glance
Median Income
$85,673
$37,923 per capita
Home Value
$143,800
Zillow: $191,637
Median Rent
$611/mo
20.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.5%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
14.7% 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?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Osceola residents earn a median household income of $85,673 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,923. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 172 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Osceola is $143,800 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,637. Median rent is $611/month, with 20.2% 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 1960.
Education
19.5% of adults in Osceola hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Osceola has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population867
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density942/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$85,673
Per Capita$37,923
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$467M
Avg Weekly Wage$914
Housing
A+
Home Value$143,800
Rent$611
Ownership70.7%
Zillow$191,637
Housing Units339
Rent Burden20.2%
Health
Obesity40.9%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,162/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain28.8 in/yr
Elevation1,639 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute15 min
Broadband82.9%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Osceola was founded in 1868.
The median home in Osceola was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Central Nebraska Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.382 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.