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Osborne, KS
City in Osborne County, Kansas.
Population
1,358
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
883
ZIP codes
0
Osborne and its ZIP codes
Osborne at a glance
- Osborne is about 24 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $51,776, 30% below the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $84,400 (61% below Kansas) and median rent is $579 a month.
Local data for Osborne, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Osborne, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,776
Poverty rate
9.3%
Median home value
$84,400
Median rent
$579/mo
Homeownership
70.2%
Bachelor's or higher
20.1%
Median age
46.1
Average commute
13.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (435), Irish Americans (146), French Americans (47).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Osborne County. PPP loans are for Osborne.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,168
1,254 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,882
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$57.7M
FY 2026, $16,476 per person
How people get to work
Osborne, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.8%
- Carpooled5.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle3.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home3.1%
Average one-way commute: 13.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Osborne, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
578
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
93° / 14°F
28.6 inches of rain a year
Toxic release facilities
1
No Superfund sites
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Osborne, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.6%
U.S. 33.3% +5.3 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities near Osborne
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PortisCity | 8.3 mi | 0.3 |
| DownsCity | 9.2 mi | 1.1 |
| AltonCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| TiptonCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Cawker CityCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| GaylordCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| CedarCity | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| WoodstonCity | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| Glen ElderCity | 21 mi | 0.4 |
| HunterCity | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| LurayCity | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| WaldoCity | 23 mi | 0.4 |
| Smith CenterCity | 23 mi | 1.2 |
| IoniaCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1 |
| NatomaCity | 25 mi | 0.4 |
| AtholCity | 25 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Osborne, KS in?
- Osborne is in Osborne County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Osborne, KS?
- About 1,358 people live in Osborne, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Osborne?
- Nearby places include Portis (8.3 mi), Downs (9.2 mi), Alton (13 mi), Tipton (14 mi), Cawker City (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023