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Osceola, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Polk County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
867 Population 942/sq mi density
$85,673 Median Income $37,923 per capita
$143,800 Home Value $182,638 Zillow
$611 Median Rent 20.2% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
25 Violent Crime/100K 2,733 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$85,673 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$143,800 home value, $611/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
25 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Osceola, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$85,673
14% above
$37,923 per capita
Home Value
$143,800
49% below
Zillow: $182,638
Median Rent
$611/mo
47% below
20.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
25/100K
93% below
2,733/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.5%
42% below
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
27% above
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
308 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)

Income
114%
Home Value
51%
Rent
53%
Poverty
31%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
31%
Crime
7%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Osceola a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 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 $85,673 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,923. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% 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 $182,638. 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.

Safety & Crime

Osceola reports 25 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,733/100K.

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 51°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population867
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density942/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$85,673
Per Capita$37,923
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$467M
Avg Weekly Wage$914

Housing

A+
Home Value$143,800
Rent$611
Ownership70.7%
Zillow$182,638
Housing Units339
Rent Burden20.2%

Crime

F
Violent25/100K
Property2,733/100K

Health

Obesity40.9%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,162/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain28.8 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
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.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.