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Osceola, WI


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Osceola, Wisconsin

Osceola, Wisconsin, in Polk county, is 31 miles NE of Coon Rapids, Minnesota (center to center) and 31 miles NE of St. Paul, Minnesota. The village has a population of 2,421.

The People and Families of Osceola

In Osceola, about 52% of adults are married. Looking at Osceola, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Osceola had a median family income of $45,846.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democrat Farm Labor party than any of the others.

Osceola Housing

Owners occupy 59% of the housing units in Osceola. The average age of the housing in the village is relatively low. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then Osceola is a popular and practical place to live on one's own.

Commuting

In Osceola, 93% of commuters drive to work. The village is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Osceola Well-Paid Single Women
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Osceola Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Osceola, WI

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women97
Well-Paid Single Men96
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Female Share of the Population67
Male Share of the Population54
Racial Diversity45
Senior Citizens43
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size45
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty86
College Educated Adults87
People in Middle Class or Better74
Median Family Income74

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work97
Working at Home43
Public Transportation Use43
Short Commute Times42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Housing Recently Built99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
People Living Alone76
Affordability of Rents34
Affordability of Property Taxes25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime32
Low Violent Crime21

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