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Osceola, NE
City in Polk County, Nebraska.
Population
896
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
972
ZIP codes
0
Osceola and its ZIP codes
Osceola at a glance
- Osceola is about 38 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- The median household income is $81,250, 6% above the Nebraska median of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $148,400 (38% below Nebraska) and median rent is $489 a month.
Local data for Osceola, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Osceola, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$81,250
Poverty rate
12.7%
Median home value
$148,400
Median rent
$489/mo
Homeownership
70.2%
Bachelor's or higher
25.6%
Median age
41.4
Average commute
17.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (319), Swedish Americans (109), Irish Americans (96).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Polk County. PPP loans are for Osceola.
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,490
1,418 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$74,391
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$49.1M
FY 2026, $9,417 per person
How people get to work
Osceola, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.2%
- Carpooled3.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked11.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.5%
Average one-way commute: 17.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Osceola, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
449
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
16
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 13°F
28.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Osceola, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.8%
U.S. 33.3% +7.5 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Osceola
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StromsburgCity | 4.7 mi | 1 |
| ShelbyVillage | 6.7 mi | 0.5 |
| Silver CreekVillage | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| BenedictVillage | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| GreshamVillage | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| Rising CityVillage | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| SurpriseVillage | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| PolkVillage | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| ThayerVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| DuncanVillage | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| ClarksVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| HordvilleVillage | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| UlyssesVillage | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| BellwoodVillage | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| WacoVillage | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| ColumbusCity | 20 mi | 10.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Osceola, NE in?
- Osceola is in Polk County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Osceola, NE?
- About 896 people live in Osceola, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Osceola?
- Nearby places include Stromsburg (4.7 mi), Shelby (6.7 mi), Silver Creek (11 mi), Benedict (12 mi), Gresham (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023