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Ossian, IA
City in Winneshiek County, Iowa.
Population
806
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
755
ZIP codes
0
Ossian and its ZIP codes
Ossian at a glance
- Ossian is about 13 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- The median household income is $71,875, 4% below the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $157,600 (24% below Iowa) and median rent is $772 a month.
Local data for Ossian, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ossian, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,875
Poverty rate
9.0%
Median home value
$157,600
Median rent
$772/mo
Homeownership
80.1%
Bachelor's or higher
15.5%
Median age
42.9
Average commute
20.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (469), Norwegian Americans (187), Irish Americans (83).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Winneshiek County. PPP loans are for Ossian.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,710
10,515 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,544
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$159M
FY 2026, $7,909 per person
How people get to work
Ossian, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.9%
- Carpooled8.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home7.3%
Average one-way commute: 20.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ossian, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
562
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
60
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 10°F
37.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ossian, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.5%
U.S. 33.3% +2.2 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
Cities near Ossian
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CastaliaCity | 5 mi | 0.6 |
| CalmarCity | 5.7 mi | 1.1 |
| Fort AtkinsonCity | 8.6 mi | 0.3 |
| SpillvilleCity | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| St. LucasCity | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| DecorahCity | 11 mi | 7.2 |
| PostvilleCity | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| ClermontCity | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| West UnionCity | 14 mi | 2.7 |
| Jackson JunctionCity | 15 mi | 6 |
| ElginCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| WaucomaCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| RidgewayCity | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| WaukonCity | 17 mi | 2.8 |
| LuanaCity | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| ProtivinCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ossian, IA in?
- Ossian is in Winneshiek County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Ossian, IA?
- About 806 people live in Ossian, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ossian?
- Nearby places include Castalia (5 mi), Calmar (5.7 mi), Fort Atkinson (8.6 mi), Spillville (10 mi), St. Lucas (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023