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Ocheyedan, IA
City in Osceola County, Iowa.
Population
511
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
451
ZIP codes
0
Ocheyedan and its ZIP codes
Ocheyedan at a glance
- Ocheyedan is about 7.9 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $79,500 a year, 6% more than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $102,400 (51% below Iowa) and median rent is $723 a month.
Local data for Ocheyedan, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ocheyedan, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,500
Poverty rate
6.3%
Median home value
$102,400
Median rent
$723/mo
Homeownership
87.9%
Bachelor's or higher
4.3%
Median age
46.8
Average commute
22.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (263), Dutch Americans (43), Irish Americans (38).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Osceola County. PPP loans are for Ocheyedan.
Unemployment rate
2.1%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,043
2,641 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,433
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$52.4M
FY 2026, $8,456 per person
How people get to work
Ocheyedan, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.2%
- Carpooled5.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.8%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home3.3%
Average one-way commute: 22.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ocheyedan, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
553
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
12
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 5°F
30.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ocheyedan, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities near Ocheyedan
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HarrisCity | 5.4 mi | 1 |
| Round Lake, MNCity | 8.9 mi | 0.7 |
| Bigelow, MNCity | 9.6 mi | 0.4 |
| MelvinCity | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| SibleyCity | 10 mi | 1.8 |
| Lake ParkCity | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| AshtonCity | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| Worthington, MNCity | 15 mi | 8 |
| HartleyCity | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| Little RockCity | 17 mi | 1 |
| SanbornCity | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| WahpetonCity | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| Rushmore, MNCity | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| West OkobojiCity | 19 mi | 1.3 |
| Brewster, MNCity | 20 mi | 1.4 |
| MilfordCity | 20 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ocheyedan, IA in?
- Ocheyedan is in Osceola County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Ocheyedan, IA?
- About 511 people live in Ocheyedan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ocheyedan?
- Nearby places include Harris (5.4 mi), Round Lake, MN (8.9 mi), Bigelow, MN (9.6 mi), Melvin (10 mi), Sibley (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023