Osage Beach, MO

Osage Beach, Missouri

Osage Beach, Missouri, in Camden county, is 57 miles S of Columbia, Missouri (center to center) and 124 miles SE of Kansas City, Missouri. There are an estimated 3,662 people in the city.

The People and Families of Osage Beach

In Osage Beach, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Osage Beach had a median family income of $49,554. Osage Beach has more than its share of wealthy families and people. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the city. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in Osage Beach, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($5,760) in Osage Beach. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Osage Beach Housing

Approximately 68% of housing in Osage Beach is owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Osage Beach contains many homes that have been built in recent years.

Commuting

In Osage Beach, 91% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in the city than other cities.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 16%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 16%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Osage Beach, MO

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Osage Beach Almanac

Osage Beach Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Osage Beach Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Osage Beach, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Osage Beach Hospitals

LAKE REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
54 HOSPITAL DRIVE
(573) 348-8000
Emergency Service: Yes

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Osage Beach Colleges

(List of All Missouri Colleges)

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