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Osaka, VA
Census-designated place in Wise County, Virginia.
Population
74
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
172
ZIP codes
0
Osaka and its ZIP codes
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wise County. PPP loans are for Osaka.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,431
10,958 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$331M
FY 2026, $9,167 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Osaka, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
370
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
154
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 24°F
56.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Osaka, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.1%
U.S. 33.3% +13.8 pts
Diabetes
19.2%
U.S. 12.1% +7.1 pts
Smoking
25.2%
U.S. 12.8% +12.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.8%
U.S. 11.1% +1.7 pts
Cities near Osaka
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StonegaCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 0.6 |
| DunbarCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 0 |
| AppalachiaTown | 4 mi | 3.4 |
| Lynch, KYCity | 5.2 mi | 0.3 |
| Big Stone Gap EastCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 0.5 |
| Big Stone GapTown | 6.5 mi | 4.8 |
| East Stone GapCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0.5 |
| Benham, KYCity | 7.8 mi | 0.2 |
| KeokeeCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 4.7 |
| NortonCity | 9.8 mi | 7.5 |
| Cumberland, KYCity | 10 mi | 3.1 |
| Whitesburg, KYCity | 12 mi | 3.1 |
| Mayking, KYCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| WiseTown | 13 mi | 3 |
| DrydenCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 7.1 |
| The University of Virginia's College at WiseCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Osaka, VA in?
- Osaka is in Wise County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Osaka, VA?
- About 74 people live in Osaka, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Osaka?
- Nearby places include Stonega (1.1 mi), Dunbar (3.9 mi), Appalachia (4 mi), Lynch, KY (5.2 mi), Big Stone Gap East (6.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023