Osage County, Kansas
Among the top 20% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 33% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 50% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 60% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade D, better than 25% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 80% of US counties
- top 8% for park & nature access
- top 11% for sunny days
- bottom 11% for property tax rate
Osage County is a county in Kansas with about 16,000 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and D for getting around. Standout strengths include park & nature access, sunny days, and unemployment. It rates lower on comfortable days and property tax rate.
Official websiteosageco.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.4 in1.3 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$66k65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 65% of US counties
Home Value$138k37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$781better than 59% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 51% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.59%better than 11% of US counties
Income Tax5.70%better than 33% of US counties
Sales Tax8.75%better than 20% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden11.92%better than 17% of US counties
Unemployment3.4%better than 77% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)30°F38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation38.1 in38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall11.0 inbetter than 53% of US counties
Sunny Days275 daysbetter than 89% of US counties
Summer Humidity67°Fbetter than 39% of US counties
Comfortable Days61 daysbetter than 17% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk35.4better than 63% of US counties
School Quality52.0better than 45% of US counties
Violent Crime831/100kbetter than 47% of US counties
Property Crime534/100kbetter than 71% of US counties
Community
Population15,78734th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age42.661st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1115th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0680th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4558th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)92.5%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.4%17th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.6%39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.1%19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.4%50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time30 minbetter than 19% of US counties
Walkability5.2/20better than 24% of US counties
Airport Distance70 mibetter than 68% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access83.9%better than 54% of US counties
Amenities Nearby3.17better than 56% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 92% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Osage County an affordable place to live?
- Osage County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 65% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Osage County?
- The median home value in Osage County is $138k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Osage County?
- Median household income in Osage County is $66k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Osage County?
- Median gross rent in Osage County is $781 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Osage County safe?
- Osage County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 831/100k (better than 47%). Property crime is 534/100k.
- What is the weather like in Osage County?
- Osage County averages 79°F in July and 30°F in January, with 38.1 in of annual precipitation and about 275 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Osage County?
- Public-school quality in Osage County is about average, scoring better than 45% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Osage County?
- The average one-way commute in Osage County is 30 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)