Osseo, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Eau Claire County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,736 Population 843/sq mi density
$64,886 Median Income $33,530 per capita
$174,000 Home Value $239,940 Zillow
$827 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
123 Violent Crime/100K 613 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$64,886 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$174,000 home value, $827/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
123 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Osseo, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,886
14% below
$33,530 per capita
Home Value
$174,000
38% below
Zillow: $239,940
Median Rent
$827/mo
29% below
20.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
123/100K
68% below
613/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.2%
28% below
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
24% above
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

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)

Income
86%
Home Value
62%
Rent
71%
Poverty
64%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
31%
Crime
32%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Osseo a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 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 1.1% (69% 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 $239,940. 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 123 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 613/100K.

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. 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 Born1.6%
Veterans9.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,886
Per Capita$33,530
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$8,430M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117

Housing

A+
Home Value$174,000
Rent$827
Ownership71.2%
Zillow$239,940
Housing Units794
Rent Burden20.0%

Crime

F
Violent123/100K
Property613/100K

Health

Obesity39.9%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,237/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
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.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
There are 289 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.