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Ozawkie, KS
City in Jefferson County, Kansas.
Population
604
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,036
ZIP codes
0
Ozawkie and its ZIP codes
Ozawkie at a glance
- Ozawkie is about 56 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $100,156, 35% above the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $214,300 and median rent is $1,125 a month.
Local data for Ozawkie, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ozawkie, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$100,156
Poverty rate
0.7%
Median home value
$214,300
Median rent
$1,125/mo
Homeownership
89.0%
Bachelor's or higher
34.2%
Median age
42.2
Average commute
32.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (165), Irish Americans (96), Mexican Americans (23).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Ozawkie.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,326
3,824 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,812
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$147M
FY 2026, $8,003 per person
How people get to work
Ozawkie, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.7%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home23.7%
Average one-way commute: 32.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ozawkie, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
891
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
48
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 18°F
37.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ozawkie, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.9%
U.S. 33.3% +1.6 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
Cities near Ozawkie
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MeridenCity | 6.2 mi | 0.8 |
| Valley FallsCity | 7.5 mi | 0.7 |
| OskaloosaCity | 8.2 mi | 1 |
| GrantvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| PerryCity | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| WinchesterCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| HoytCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| WilliamstownCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| LecomptonCity | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| DenisonCity | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| McLouthCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| NortonvilleCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| TecumsehCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.6 |
| MayettaCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| TopekaCity | 18 mi | 61.9 |
| EastonCity | 20 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ozawkie, KS in?
- Ozawkie is in Jefferson County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Ozawkie, KS?
- About 604 people live in Ozawkie, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ozawkie?
- Nearby places include Meriden (6.2 mi), Valley Falls (7.5 mi), Oskaloosa (8.2 mi), Grantville (12 mi), Perry (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023