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Oswego, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Labette County County
Oswego, KS
At a Glance
How Oswego Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oswego's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Oswego a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Oswego residents earn a median household income of $51,701 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,358. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 498 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oswego is $80,700 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $72,099. Median rent is $690/month, with 23.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Oswego reports 59 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 654/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
13.3% of adults in Oswego hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oswego has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.