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Osgood, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Ripley County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,583 Population 1,021/sq mi density
$50,799 Median Income $25,902 per capita
$116,200 Home Value $246,437 Zillow
$826 Median Rent 22.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
263 Violent Crime/100K 644 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$50,799 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,200 home value, $826/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
263 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Osgood, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,799
32% below
$25,902 per capita
Home Value
$116,200
59% below
Zillow: $246,437
Median Rent
$826/mo
29% below
22.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
263/100K
31% below
644/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.8%
65% below
84.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0% below
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
297 sunny days/yr

How Osgood Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Osgood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
68%
Home Value
41%
Rent
71%
Poverty
61%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
100%
Crime
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Osgood 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

Osgood residents earn a median household income of $50,799 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,902. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 800 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Osgood is $116,200 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $246,437. Median rent is $826/month, with 22.8% 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 1952.

Safety & Crime

Osgood reports 263 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 644/100K.

Education

11.8% of adults in Osgood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 84.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Osgood has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,583
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density1,021/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$50,799
Per Capita$25,902
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$1,408M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,046

Housing

A+
Home Value$116,200
Rent$826
Ownership49.0%
Zillow$246,437
Housing Units706
Rent Burden22.8%

Crime

F
Violent263/100K
Property644/100K

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,690/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation985 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+84.1%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute28 min
Broadband82.2%
Internet Speed83 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Osgood was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.