At a Glance
Median Income
$61,029
$32,308 per capita
Home Value
$210,800
Zillow: $364,549
Median Rent
$1,019/mo
23.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
83/100K
331/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.0%
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
13.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
13.5% 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+
2.9 / 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 $61,029 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,308. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,311 business establishments, including 136 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Osceola is $210,800 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $364,549. Median rent is $1,019/month, with 23.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Osceola reports 83 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 331/100K.
Education
22.0% of adults in Osceola hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Osceola has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,818
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density694/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$61,029
Per Capita$32,308
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty13.8%
County GDP$2,185M
Avg Weekly Wage$919
Housing
A+
Home Value$210,800
Rent$1,019
Ownership57.5%
Zillow$364,549
Housing Units1,380
Rent Burden23.2%
Crime
F
Violent83/100K
Property331/100K
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,642/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain30.5 in/yr
Elevation868 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.0%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute33 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Osceola was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is New Richmond Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.401 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 136 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.