Osceola, NE

Osceola, Nebraska

Osceola, Nebraska, in Polk county, is 52 miles NW of Lincoln, Nebraska (center to center) and 83 miles W of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 921.

The People and Families of Osceola

In Osceola, about 60% of adults are married. Osceola offers a lot of one-person housing.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in the city, in comparison to similar cities. You'll feel comfortable in Osceola if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Osceola had a median family income of $46,354. In Osceola, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Osceola. This city has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Osceola gave more campaign money ($250) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Osceola Housing

Owners occupy 77% of the housing units in Osceola. On average, the construction date of housing in the city is earlier than you'll find in most places.

Commuting

In Osceola, 88% of commuters drive to work. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Osceola, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 7%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Osceola, NE

Comparing Osceola to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

Families

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

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
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
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built

Osceola Almanac

Osceola Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Osceola Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Osceola Public Libraries

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Osceola High Schools (2004)

OSCEOLA HIGH SCHOOL
402-747-3121
Serves 107 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.6

Osceola Colleges

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