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Oskaloosa, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Jefferson County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,172
Population
1,184/sq mi density
$79,250
Median Income
$39,429 per capita
$145,000
Home Value
$296,801 Zillow
$863
Median Rent
24.5% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
117
Violent Crime/100K
2,345 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$79,250 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$145,000 home value, $863/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
117 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Oskaloosa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. The area receives 16.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,116 ft (340 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,184/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2160°N, 95.3147°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jefferson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lawrence Regional (LWC) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 19.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.5 in |
Oskaloosa has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 28°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.0").