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Osage, IA


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Osage, Iowa

Osage, Iowa, in Mitchell county, is 53 miles S of Rochester, Minnesota (center to center) and 116 miles S of St. Paul, Minnesota. The city contains a population of approximately 3,451.

The People and Families of Osage

In Osage, about 59% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Osage, which is home to many people who live alone.

The city has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. Osage boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Osage had a median family income of $39,856. If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Osage.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Osage favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $500. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Crime and Safety

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

Osage Housing

Osage has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 78% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Osage, 89% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Osage can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Osage Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Osage Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Osage Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Osage, IA

Comparing Osage to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population99
Female Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Women64
Well-Paid Single Men52
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Racial Diversity24
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty75
College Educated Adults77
People in Middle Class or Better63
Median Family Income53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Short Commute Times97
Walking and Biking to Work98
Public Transportation Use56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents98
People Living Alone98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing69
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Housing Recently Built35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime89
Low Property Crime78

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