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Osburn, ID
City in Shoshone County, Idaho.
Population
1,620
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,230
ZIP codes
0
Osburn and its ZIP codes
Osburn at a glance
- Osburn is about 53 times as dense as Idaho as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $50,673 a year, 35% less than the Idaho figure of $77,800.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $205,900 (51% below Idaho) and median rent is $902 a month.
Local data for Osburn, ID
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Osburn, ID, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,673
Poverty rate
18.5%
Median home value
$205,900
Median rent
$902/mo
Homeownership
81.8%
Bachelor's or higher
16.5%
Median age
45.4
Average commute
20.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (387), Irish Americans (202), Swedish Americans (133).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Shoshone County. PPP loans are for Osburn.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,044
4,923 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,101
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$110M
FY 2026, $8,388 per person
How people get to work
Osburn, ID, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.9%
- Carpooled8.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home10.9%
Average one-way commute: 20.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Osburn, ID, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
591
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
119
1.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 24°F
37.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Osburn, ID, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.7%
U.S. 33.3% +2.4 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
Cities near Osburn
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SilvertonCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 0.5 |
| WallaceCity | 4 mi | 0.9 |
| WardnerCity | 6.7 mi | 0.9 |
| KelloggCity | 7.3 mi | 4 |
| SmeltervilleCity | 8.9 mi | 0.3 |
| MullanCity | 9.6 mi | 0.8 |
| PinehurstCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| Saltese, MTCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.3 |
| Haugan, MTCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.6 |
| Belknap, MTCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 4.8 |
| Trout Creek, MTCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Osburn, ID in?
- Osburn is in Shoshone County, Idaho.
- What is the population of Osburn, ID?
- About 1,620 people live in Osburn, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Osburn?
- Nearby places include Silverton (1.8 mi), Wallace (4 mi), Wardner (6.7 mi), Kellogg (7.3 mi), Smelterville (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023