City profile · Kansas · Census ACS 2023

Osage City, KS

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Osage City - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

2,837
Residents
$63,393
Median income
$135,400
Median home
$1,057
Median rent (state)

Osage City - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Osage City lands in the 40th percentile for household income and the 35th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

40th
percentile, household income
22nd
percentile, home value
25th
percentile, median rent
35th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Osage City, KS

2,837 people live in Osage City, Kansas - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Osage City households earn a median of $63,393 annually, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 15.1%. Home values in Osage City run a median of $135,400, and the median resident age is 39.5 years. 18.6% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 59.6% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 5 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Low Activity). Crime here tracks close to the national norm: FBI UCR figures show 1892.2 crimes per 100,000 residents, near the national average (reporting is voluntary across agencies, so treat this as reporting activity rather than a definitive danger score). NOAA climate normals record an annual average temperature of 54.3°F with 38.9 inches of precipitation per year and 10.4 inches of snowfall.

Living costs in Kansas run below the national norm: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Kansas at 90.1 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Well Below Average). HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,057 per month. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Kansas run around $217, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. The average commute for Osage City workers runs 20.1 minutes, with 63.2% driving alone and 11.9% working from home. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 35.4 out of 100 (Very Low).

Population

2,837 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Kansas

Median Household Income

$63,393 /yr

Poverty 15.1%

Cost of Living Index (state)

90.1 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Kansas average

How does Osage City compare to other US cities?

Osage City measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 40% higher than other cities
Home value 22% pricier than other cities
Median rent 25% pricier than other cities
Safety 35% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Kansas, Osage City ranks #73 of 109 Kansas cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Osage City's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Kansas, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

40thIncome percentile
35thSafety percentile

40th percentile nationally for median household income · 35th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Osage City's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Osage City's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 51 Avg. percentile National median
Osage City's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Osage City's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$135,400 Among the most affordable more affordable than 78% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Osage City $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Osage City, KS Osage City, KS's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Osage City, KS-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Osage City, KS median $63,393/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Osage City, KS's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Osage City, KS. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 18.6%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 15.1%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 59.6%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
2,837
Median Income
$63,393
Median Home Value
$135,400
Median Age
39.5
Poverty Rate
15.1%
Labor force participation
59.6%
Bachelor's Degree+
18.6%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1892.2
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
214.2
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1678.0
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
54.3°F
Annual Precipitation
38.9"
Annual Snowfall
10.4"

Schools

Total Schools
3
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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2,750 residents2,800 residents2,850 residents2,900 residents 202020212022202320242025 2,855 residents 2,784 residents ▼ -2.5%
Osage City's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

🏗️ Low Activity
Total Permits (2024)
5
housing units authorized
Single-Family
5
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
1.8
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 0
2020 3
2021 4
2022 3
2023 7
2024 5

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
20.1 minutes
Drive Alone
63.2%
Carpool
16.6%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
3.4%
Work from Home
11.9%
Other
4.9%

Based on 1,350 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Kansas - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$110
avg/month
Natural Gas
$65
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$42
avg/month
Total Utilities
$217
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Kansas state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Kansas state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Osage City sits in

Cost of Living Index
90.1
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,057/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
35.4 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Kansas

South Hutchinson
2,826 people
St. Marys
2,795 people
Columbus
2,902 people
Galena
2,752 people
Kechi
2,935 people
Oaklawn-Sunview
2,952 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Osage City's 2,837 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Filer, ID
2,837 people
Natalbany, LA
2,837 people
Graymoor-Devondale, KY
2,838 people
Littleton Common, MA
2,838 people
North Zanesville, OH
2,836 people
Longtown, OK
2,836 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Osage City's $63,393 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Fairmount, IL
$63,393 median income
Lillington, NC
$63,393 median income
Beaver Creek, TX
$63,393 median income
Jensen Beach, FL
$63,397 median income
Seymour, IN
$63,388 median income
Sparta, IL
$63,401 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Osage City, KS Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Osage City, KS - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 97.7% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 2.0% White 97.7% Black or African American 0.3% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.0% Two or more races 2.0% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Osage City compares to nearby Kansas cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Osage City (this city) 2,837 $63,393
South Hutchinson 2,826 $42,221
St. Marys 2,795 $71,723
Columbus 2,902 $39,936
Census ACS 5-year FIPS KS FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Osage City, KS?

What is the population of Osage City, KS? +

2,837 people live in Osage City, KS according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Osage City, KS? +

Median annual household income in Osage City runs $63,393, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Osage City? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Osage City; the closest available measure is the Kansas state average, a cost of living index of 90.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Kansas vary by metro area.

Is Osage City, KS safe? +

Osage City has a total crime rate of 1892.2 per 100,000 residents, which is near the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Osage City, KS? +

Homes in Osage City carry a median value of $135,400, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Osage City? +

Osage City has an average annual temperature of 54.3°F, 38.9 inches of precipitation, and 10.4 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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