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Oskaloosa, KS


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Oskaloosa, Kansas

Oskaloosa, Kansas, in Jefferson county, is 17 miles N of Lawrence, Kansas (center to center) and 40 miles W of Kansas City, Missouri. There are 1,165 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Oskaloosa

In Oskaloosa, about 52% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oskaloosa had a median family income of $41,477.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Oskaloosa Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Oskaloosa that were owner-occupied was 80%. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in the city, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Oskaloosa, 93% of commuters drive to work. It you are in Oskaloosa, expect to drive to most places you want to go. There's not much public transportation here.

Comparative Profile of Oskaloosa, KS

Comparing Oskaloosa to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens76
Male Share of the Population67
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Well-Paid Single Men65
Female Share of the Population54
Age of the Population45
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults64
Median Family Income65
People in Middle Class or Better65
People Above Poverty42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home65
Short Commute Times31
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
Affordability of Rents64
People Living Alone54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Housing Recently Built46
Affordability of Property Taxes43
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