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Oswego, KS
City in Labette County, Kansas.
Population
1,937
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
805
ZIP codes
0
Oswego and its ZIP codes
Oswego at a glance
- Oswego is about 22 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- It is the 129th most populous of 721 cities and towns in Kansas.
- Households here earn a median of $53,750 a year, 28% less than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $82,700 (62% below Kansas) and median rent is $819 a month.
Local data for Oswego, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Oswego, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,750
Poverty rate
22.8%
Median home value
$82,700
Median rent
$819/mo
Homeownership
65.0%
Bachelor's or higher
12.9%
Median age
36.2
Average commute
21.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (284), Irish Americans (233), Mexican Americans (105).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Labette County. PPP loans are for Oswego.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,327
8,501 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,557
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$135M
FY 2026, $6,706 per person
How people get to work
Oswego, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.2%
- Carpooled5.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home3.9%
Average one-way commute: 21.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Oswego, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
609
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
78
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 23°F
46.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oswego, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.8%
U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
18.7%
U.S. 12.8% +5.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Cities near Oswego
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LabetteCity | 5.8 mi | 0.2 |
| HallowellCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 0.9 |
| ChetopaCity | 8.9 mi | 1.4 |
| BartlettCity | 9.3 mi | 0.1 |
| AltamontCity | 10 mi | 1.7 |
| West MineralCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| McCuneCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| ParsonsCity | 15 mi | 10.6 |
| ColumbusCity | 15 mi | 2.4 |
| EdnaCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| Mound ValleyCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| RoselandCity | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| ScammonCity | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| South MoundCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1 |
| Welch, OKTown | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| CherokeeCity | 20 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oswego, KS in?
- Oswego is in Labette County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Oswego, KS?
- About 1,937 people live in Oswego, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oswego?
- Nearby places include Labette (5.8 mi), Hallowell (6.3 mi), Chetopa (8.9 mi), Bartlett (9.3 mi), Altamont (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023