Osceola, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Polk County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,818 Population 694/sq mi density
$61,029 Median Income $32,308 per capita
$210,800 Home Value $364,549 Zillow
$1,019 Median Rent 23.2% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
83 Violent Crime/100K 331 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$61,029 median income, 7.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$210,800 home value, $1,019/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
83 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Osceola, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,029
19% below
$32,308 per capita
Home Value
$210,800
25% below
Zillow: $364,549
Median Rent
$1,019/mo
12% below
23.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
83/100K
78% below
331/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.0%
35% below
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
117% above
13.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

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
81%
Home Value
75%
Rent
88%
Poverty
111%
Bachelor's
65%
Unemployment
217%
Crime
22%
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.