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Osburn, Idaho

Osburn, Idaho, in Shoshone county, is 67 miles E of Spokane, Washington (center to center) and 295 miles E of Seattle, Washington. The city contains a population of approximately 1,545.

The People and Families of Osburn

In Osburn, about 62% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Osburn had a median family income of $34,605.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Osburn.

Osburn Housing

Osburn has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 82% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Idaho, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Osburn, 95% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Osburn can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

Osburn strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Idaho):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Osburn Short Commute Times
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 17%Osburn Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 19%Osburn Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Osburn, ID

Comparing Osburn to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Idaho (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens810
Male Share of the Population86
Racial Diversity54
Well-Paid Single Men57
Well-Paid Single Women48
Female Share of the Population35
Children Under 5 Years Old21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty58
People in Middle Class or Better47
College Educated Adults44
Median Family Income34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times97
Walking and Biking to Work86
Public Transportation Use76
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Affordability of Rents67
People Living Alone68
Housing Recently Built53
Affordability of Property Taxes43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime89
Low Violent Crime89
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