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Osceola, AR
City in Mississippi County, Arkansas.
Population
6,688
Land area
11.5sq mi
People per sq mi
584
ZIP codes
0
Osceola and its ZIP codes
Osceola at a glance
- Osceola is about 10 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- It is the 57th most populous of 614 cities and towns in Arkansas.
- Households here earn a median of $46,202 a year, 24% less than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $99,900 (47% below Arkansas) and median rent is $846 a month.
Local data for Osceola, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Osceola, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,202
Poverty rate
26.2%
Median home value
$99,900
Median rent
$846/mo
Homeownership
42.7%
Bachelor's or higher
8.0%
Median age
34.5
Average commute
20.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (434), German Americans (289), Irish Americans (255).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mississippi County. PPP loans are for Osceola.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$77,201
19,773 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,873
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$257M
FY 2026, $6,315 per person
How people get to work
Osceola, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.7%
- Carpooled15.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home4.3%
Average one-way commute: 20.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Osceola, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
644
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
106
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 31°F
52.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Osceola, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
49.1%
U.S. 33.3% +15.8 pts
Diabetes
16.5%
U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts
Smoking
20.3%
U.S. 12.8% +7.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.6%
U.S. 11.1% +2.5 pts
Cities near Osceola
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LuxoraCity | 5.6 mi | 0.9 |
| VictoriaTown | 5.7 mi | 0.3 |
| KeiserCity | 6 mi | 0.4 |
| MarieTown | 7.5 mi | 0.1 |
| BurdetteTown | 8.8 mi | 0.7 |
| WilsonCity | 9.2 mi | 1 |
| DellTown | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| BassettTown | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| EtowahTown | 14 mi | 5.9 |
| Randolph, TNCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| DyessTown | 14 mi | 1 |
| Gilt Edge, TNCity | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| Burlison, TNTown | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| Garland, TNTown | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| JoinerCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| ManilaCity | 16 mi | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Osceola, AR in?
- Osceola is in Mississippi County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Osceola, AR?
- About 6,688 people live in Osceola, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Osceola?
- Nearby places include Luxora (5.6 mi), Victoria (5.7 mi), Keiser (6 mi), Marie (7.5 mi), Burdette (8.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023