Osgood, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Ripley County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,583 Population 1,021/sq mi density
$50,799 Median Income $25,902 per capita
$116,200 Home Value $259,106 Zillow
$826 Median Rent 22.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$50,799 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,200 home value, $826/mo rent
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: $259,106
Median Rent
$826/mo
29% below
22.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.8%
65% below
84.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
58% above
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

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
158%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Osgood a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
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 5.7% (58% above 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 $259,106. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,583
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density1,021/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$50,799
Per Capita$25,902
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$1,408M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,046

Housing

A+
Home Value$116,200
Rent$826
Ownership49.0%
Zillow$259,106
Housing Units706
Rent Burden22.8%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain46.7 in/yr
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.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.