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Osage, IA
City in Mitchell County, Iowa.
Population
3,561
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,589
ZIP codes
0
Osage and its ZIP codes
Osage at a glance
- Osage is about 28 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 111th among 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- The median household income is $68,730, 8% below the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $160,700 (23% below Iowa) and median rent is $692 a month.
Local data for Osage, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Osage, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,730
Poverty rate
6.9%
Median home value
$160,700
Median rent
$692/mo
Homeownership
76.0%
Bachelor's or higher
26.4%
Median age
43.4
Average commute
17.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,383), Irish Americans (361), Norwegian Americans (330).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mitchell County. PPP loans are for Osage.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,838
3,871 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$98,211
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$92.1M
FY 2026, $8,716 per person
How people get to work
Osage, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.2%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other7.3%
- Worked from home5.5%
Average one-way commute: 17.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Osage, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
416
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
9
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 6°F
37.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Osage, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
Cities near Osage
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OrchardCity | 4.1 mi | 0.1 |
| MitchellCity | 4.1 mi | 0.6 |
| Little CedarCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.5 |
| New HavenCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 1.9 |
| St. AnsgarCity | 8.8 mi | 1.1 |
| StacyvilleCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| FloydCity | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| RuddCity | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| ToetervilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| GraftonCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| MeyerCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| Nora SpringsCity | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| CarpenterCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| ColwellCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| RicevilleCity | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| Rock FallsCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Osage, IA in?
- Osage is in Mitchell County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Osage, IA?
- About 3,561 people live in Osage, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Osage?
- Nearby places include Orchard (4.1 mi), Mitchell (4.1 mi), Little Cedar (8.1 mi), New Haven (8.5 mi), St. Ansgar (8.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023