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Osakis, MN
City in Douglas County, Minnesota.
Population
1,623
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
845
ZIP codes
0
Osakis and its ZIP codes
Osakis at a glance
- Osakis is about 12 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $50,833 a year, 43% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $173,500 (47% below Minnesota) and median rent is $477 a month.
Local data for Osakis, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Osakis, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,833
Poverty rate
14.5%
Median home value
$173,500
Median rent
$477/mo
Homeownership
63.1%
Bachelor's or higher
19.1%
Median age
43.4
Average commute
24.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (745), Norwegian Americans (200), Irish Americans (177).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Douglas County. PPP loans are for Osakis.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,860
19,728 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,260
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$419M
FY 2026, $10,748 per person
How people get to work
Osakis, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.3%
- Carpooled7.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home7.9%
Average one-way commute: 24.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Osakis, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
474
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
11
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 2°F
24.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Osakis, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.9%
U.S. 33.3% +2.6 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Osakis
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NelsonCity | 5.5 mi | 0.7 |
| West UnionCity | 5.6 mi | 0.4 |
| CarlosCity | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| AlexandriaCity | 10 mi | 17.2 |
| WestportCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| ForadaCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| VillardCity | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| Sauk CentreCity | 13 mi | 4.1 |
| MiltonaCity | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| Long PrairieCity | 16 mi | 2.7 |
| GarfieldCity | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| GlenwoodCity | 19 mi | 5.7 |
| Grey EagleCity | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| BrowervilleCity | 20 mi | 1.1 |
| Long BeachCity | 21 mi | 1.4 |
| SedanCity | 21 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Osakis, MN in?
- Osakis is in Douglas County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Osakis, MN?
- About 1,623 people live in Osakis, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Osakis?
- Nearby places include Nelson (5.5 mi), West Union (5.6 mi), Carlos (10 mi), Alexandria (10 mi), Westport (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023