Oskaloosa, KS
Living in Oskaloosa
Bikeability18
Walkability55
Commute60
Public Transit20
Affordability78
Public Safety85
Airports54
Hospitals65
Colleges41
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools10
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.3kPopulation+116 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
25%College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate36%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$51kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government13%
Private sector61%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Sales and office13%
Service23%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Walked5%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$121kMedian Home Value+$26k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$530Median Monthly Rent+$138 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached83%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier31%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K41%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity24%
LP gas2%
Utility gas73%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Oskaloosa
United States45
Kansas56
Topeka Metro Area49
Jefferson County14
Property Crime in Oskaloosa
United States48
Kansas58
Topeka Metro Area78
Jefferson County12
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump61%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 34 | 1 | 4 |
| Mar | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 31 | 2 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Oskaloosa
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding40
Tornado15
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Oskaloosa, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Oskaloosa, KS
Genesis Christian School
14 miles, SE
Prairie Moon Waldorf School
15 miles, S
Veritas Christian School
16 miles, S
Lawrence Montessori School
18 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Oskaloosa, KS
University of Kansas
18 miles, S
University of Saint Mary
22 miles, E
Washburn University
24 miles, SW
Benedictine College
27 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Oskaloosa, KS
Fw Huston Medical Center
8 miles, N
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
17 miles, S
Saint Luke's Cushing Hospital
22 miles, E
Saint John Hospital
22 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Oskaloosa, KS
Kansas City International Airport
33 miles, E
Manhattan Regional Airport
73 miles, W
Salina Regional Airport
129 miles, W
Lincoln Airport
136 miles, NW