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Osage City, Kansas

city · Osage County

At a glance

2,828
Population
$155,800
Median home value (all homes)
49% below U.S. median
$195,545
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$789/mo
Median rent
41% below U.S. median
$71,191
Median household income
9% below U.S. median
23.5 min
Average commute
81.9%
Homes with broadband
90.16%
Locations with fiber available
1.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 87 — 13% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing31% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities7% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost16% below
For business: Kansas is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college24 mi
Nearest community college26 mi
Nearest technical college29 mi
High school graduates93.9%
College graduates18.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Kansas Department of Commerce
The Kansas Department of Commerce is the state agency providing business development resources, incentives, and workforce services. It serves businesses looking to locate or expand in Kansas.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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