At a Glance
Median Income
$64,886
$33,530 per capita
Home Value
$174,000
Zillow: $225,912
Median Rent
$827/mo
20.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,794/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.2%
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Osseo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Osseo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Osseo a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Osseo residents earn a median household income of $64,886 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,530. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,254 business establishments, including 289 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Osseo is $174,000 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $225,912. Median rent is $827/month, with 20.0% 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 1974.
Safety & Crime
Osseo reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,794/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
24.2% of adults in Osseo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Osseo has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population1,736
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density843/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$64,886
Per Capita$33,530
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$8,430M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
Housing
A+
Home Value$174,000
Rent$827
Ownership71.2%
Zillow$225,912
Housing Units794
Rent Burden20.0%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,794/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary60/100K
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,237/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain34.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation986 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.2%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%
Commute23 min
Broadband87.7%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Osseo was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Chippewa Valley Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
There are 289 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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