Osawatomie, Kansas

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Population in 2022: 4,238 (98% urban, 2% rural).
Population change since 2000: -8.8%
 
Males: 1,911  (45.1%)
Females: 2,327  (54.9%)
Median resident age:

37.6 years
Kansas median age:

37.6 years

Zip codes: 66064.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $61,860 (it was $29,104 in 2000)
Osawatomie:

$61,860
KS:

$68,925

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $24,421 (it was $15,353 in 2000)

Osawatomie city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $140,898 (it was $50,600 in 2000)
Osawatomie:

$140,898
KS:

$206,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $142,636; detached houses: $152,328; mobile homes: $32,113

Median gross rent in 2022: $955.

March 2022 cost of living index in Osawatomie: 85.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 17.5%
(15.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 51.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for other race residents, 38.1% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Osawatomie, KS (2022)
    • 3,63085.3%White alone
    • 3428.0%Two or more races
    • 1423.3%Black alone
    • 1333.1%Hispanic
    • 110.3%Asian alone
    • 40.09%American Indian alone

Races in Osawatomie detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Kansas and other state lists, there were 29 registered sex offenders living in Osawatomie, Kansas as of April 16, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Osawatomie is 150 to 1.


Crime rates in Osawatomie by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
3
(67.1)
1
(22.5)
7
(156.4)
8
(179.4)
1
(22.9)
3
(68.7)
0
(0.0)
2
(46.9)
2
(46.7)
1
(23.4)
2
(47.1)
2
(46.9)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(45.8)
1
(23.1)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(23.6)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
12
(268.6)
23
(517.2)
10
(223.5)
16
(358.7)
16
(366.3)
10
(228.9)
12
(276.9)
23
(539.0)
6
(140.1)
7
(163.6)
11
(259.1)
11
(257.9)
1
(23.8)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
37
(828.1)
20
(449.7)
20
(446.9)
13
(291.5)
23
(526.6)
24
(549.3)
53
(1,223)
34
(796.8)
11
(256.8)
8
(187.0)
11
(259.1)
12
(281.3)
0
(0.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
81
(1,813)
88
(1,979)
121
(2,704)
105
(2,354)
76
(1,740)
82
(1,877)
82
(1,892)
77
(1,805)
57
(1,331)
59
(1,379)
34
(800.9)
17
(398.5)
3
(71.4)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
5
(111.9)
3
(67.5)
5
(111.7)
8
(179.4)
6
(137.4)
7
(160.2)
10
(230.7)
3
(70.3)
1
(23.3)
5
(116.9)
2
(47.1)
10
(234.4)
0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)
2
(44.8)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(22.9)
3
(68.7)
0
(0.0)
1
(23.4)
1
(23.3)
0
(0.0)
1
(23.6)
1
(23.4)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index246.9237.5318.2344.2209.0240.8242.0278.9138.4129.0150.5143.57.6

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Osawatomie, KS

Crime rate in Osawatomie detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2018, including police officers: 18 (13 officers - 11 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

3.04
Kansas average:

2.55
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Ancestries: German (25.3%), American (19.1%), Irish (14.0%), English (6.3%), European (4.9%), Scottish (1.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 865 feet

Land area: 4.44 square miles.

Population density: 953 people per square mile   (low).

Osawatomie, Kansas map

43 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.0%
Kansas:

7.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,968 (1.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,963 (1.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Olathe, KS (27.4 miles , pop. 92,962).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (45.1 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (407.7 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Paola, KS (2.5 miles ),
Fontana, KS (2.8 miles),
Lane, KS (2.9 miles ),
Rantoul, KS (3.0 miles ),
Parker, KS (3.5 miles ),
Hillsdale, KS (3.5 miles ),
Greeley, KS (3.6 miles ),
La Cygne, KS (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 38.50 N, Longitude: 94.95 W

Area code: 913

Distribution of median household income in Osawatomie, KS in 2022
Distribution of house value in Osawatomie, KS in 2022
Osawatomie satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 10 buildings, average cost: $203,500
  • 2021: 10 buildings, average cost: $196,900
  • 2020: 3 buildings, average cost: $176,700
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $95,000
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $95,000
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $76,000
  • 2010: 3 buildings, average cost: $124,700
  • 2009: 3 buildings, average cost: $200,300
  • 2008: 7 buildings, average cost: $126,600
  • 2007: 15 buildings, average cost: $127,900
  • 2006: 7 buildings, average cost: $118,800
  • 2005: 7 buildings, average cost: $125,900
  • 2004: 10 buildings, average cost: $100,900
  • 2003: 8 buildings, average cost: $107,400
  • 2002: 6 buildings, average cost: $107,400
  • 2001: 7 buildings, average cost: $107,400
  • 2000: 6 buildings, average cost: $107,400
  • 1999: 7 buildings, average cost: $107,400
  • 1997: 7 buildings, average cost: $63,600
Number of permits per 10,000 Osawatomie, KS residents
Average permit cost in Osawatomie, KS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.0%
Kansas:

2.0%
Historical population in Osawatomie, KS
Historical housing units in Osawatomie, KS

Population change in the 1990s: +3 (+0.1%).
Most common industries in Osawatomie, KS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (16.2%)
  • Construction (10.3%)
  • Educational services (8.5%)
  • Public administration (5.9%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.4%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (3.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (18.3%)
  • Public administration (8.3%)
  • Educational services (6.8%)
  • Rail transportation (5.2%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.9%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.4%)
  • Health care (4.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (30.0%)
  • Educational services (10.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.7%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.5%)
  • Social assistance (3.7%)
  • Computer & electronic products (3.3%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (3.2%)
Most common occupations in Osawatomie, KS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.0%)
  • Cashiers (4.9%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.7%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.8%)
  • Construction laborers (5.6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.6%)
  • Rail and water transportation workers (4.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cashiers (9.8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (9.5%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (6.8%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (6.1%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.1%)
  • Registered nurses (4.6%)

Average climate in Osawatomie, Kansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Osawatomie-area historical tornado activity is near Kansas state average. It is 89% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/20/1957, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 30.0 miles away from the Osawatomie city center killed 44 people and injured 207 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/12/1964, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 13.3 miles away from the city center killed 3 people and injured 9 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Osawatomie-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kansas state average. It is 578% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 180.1 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 228.5 miles away from Osawatomie center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 168.8 miles away from Osawatomie center
On 11/7/2016 at 01:44:24, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 201.4 miles away from Osawatomie center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 248.8 miles away from Osawatomie center
On 1/19/2020 at 19:08:42, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 167.4 miles away from Osawatomie center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Miami County (13) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Storms: 7, Tornadoes: 5, Winter Storms: 3, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Osawatomie topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Osawatomie:

  • OSAWATOMIE STATE HOSP PSYCHIATRIC (P O BOX 500)
  • LIFE CARE CENTER OF OSAWATOMIE (1615 PARKER AVE)
  • OSAWATOMIE REST HOME (514 LEROY P O BOX 309)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Osawatomie:

  • Baker University (about 23 miles; Baldwin City, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,752)
  • MidAmerica Nazarene University (about 28 miles; Olathe, KS; FT enrollment: 2,158)
  • Johnson County Community College (about 32 miles; Overland Park, KS; FT enrollment: 11,976)
  • Wright Career College (about 34 miles; Overland Park, KS; FT enrollment: 3,107)
  • University of Kansas (about 36 miles; Lawrence, KS; FT enrollment: 22,788)
  • Rockhurst University (about 42 miles; Kansas City, MO; FT enrollment: 2,013)
  • University of Missouri-Kansas City (about 43 miles; Kansas City, MO; FT enrollment: 10,544)

Public high school in Osawatomie:

Public elementary/middle schools in Osawatomie:

See full list of schools located in Osawatomie

Library in Osawatomie:

  • OSAWATOMIE PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $93,532; Location: 527 BROWN AVENUE; 24,041 books; 223 audio materials; 1,038 video materials; 30 state licensed databases)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Osawatomie: Osawatomie Golf Course (A), Mills House Recreational Vehicle Park (B), Osawatomie Water Treatment Plant (C), Osawatomie Municipal Power Plant (D), Osawatomie Police Department (E), John Brown Museum (F), Osawatomie State Hospital Fire Department (G), Osawatomie Fire Department (H), Osawatomie Public Library (I), Osawatomie City Auditorium (J), Osawatomie Public Works (K), Osawatomie City Hall (L), Osawatomie Railroad Museum (M), Memorial Hall (N), Osawatomie Chamber of Commerce (O). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Osawatomie include: Faith Baptist Church (A), Victory Baptist Church (B), First United Methodist Church (C), Community of Christ (D), First Christian Church (E), First Baptist Church (F), Osawatomie Southern Baptist Church (G), Church of Christ (H), Osawatomie Church of the Nazarene (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Elmdale Cemetery (1), Osawatomie Cemetery (2), Osawatomie State Hospital Cemetery (3), Oakwood Cemetery (4), Brown Cemetery (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoir: Osawatomie Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Osawatomie: John Brown State Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Osawatomie Museum Foundation Inc (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 628 Main Street).

Hotels: Eastgate Inn (304 Eastgate Drive), Landmark Inn (304 Eastgate Drive), Country Vintage Inn (1117 6th Street).

Court: Osawatomie City - Municipal Court (5th Main).

Birthplace of: Lynn Dickey - Football player, B. H. Born - Basketball player, Lafayette Russell - Football player.

Miami County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.5 people
Kansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

65.4%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

8.3%
Whole state:

5.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households

People in group quarters in Osawatomie in 2010:

  • 182 people in mental (psychiatric) hospitals and psychiatric units in other hospitals
  • 82 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 24 people in group homes intended for adults

People in group quarters in Osawatomie in 2000:

  • 176 people in mental (psychiatric) hospitals or wards
  • 87 people in nursing homes
  • 76 people in state prisons

Banks with branches in Osawatomie (2011 data):

  • First Option Bank: at 601 Main Street, branch established on 1923/09/06. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $223.1 mil, Deposits: $200.6 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Osawatomie Agency, Inc., The
  • Landmark National Bank: Osawatomie Branch at 600 Main Street, branch established on 1899/01/01. Info updated 2009/05/13: Bank assets: $596.4 mil, Deposits: $456.0 mil, headquarters in Manhattan, KS, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 21 total offices, Holding Company: Landmark Bancorp, Inc.
  • Great Southern Bank: Osawatomie Branch at 519 South Sixth Street, branch established on 1923/08/23. Info updated 2012/02/03: Bank assets: $3,788.7 mil, Deposits: $2,986.3 mil, headquarters in Reeds Spring, MO, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 109 total offices, Holding Company: Great Southern Bancorp, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Osawatomie:

Marital status in Osawatomie, KS
  • Never married: 32.7%
  • Now married: 35.0%
  • Separated: 1.7%
  • Widowed: 7.3%
  • Divorced: 23.3%

For population 25 years and over in Osawatomie:

  • High school or higher: 94.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.9%
  • Unemployed: 2.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.0
Kansas average:

11.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Osawatomie
Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for Osawatomie, KS (based on Miami County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic5,8504
Evangelical Protestant5,37833
Mainline Protestant3,80019
Other1,0285
Black Protestant351
None16,696-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
Here:

1.29 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Miami County:

0.32 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

0.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 7
Miami County:

2.27 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.51 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 12
Miami County:

3.88 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 21
Here:

6.80 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

7.33 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Miami County:

8.2%
State:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

29.1%
State:

27.9%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Miami County:

13.0%
Kansas:

13.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

50.3%
Kansas:

49.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

49.4%
Kansas:

46.3%

Average BMI:
Osawatomie:

28.9
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

21.1%
Kansas:

21.2%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

8.7%
Kansas:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Osawatomie:

6.8
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

36.8%
State:

33.5%

General health condition:
Osawatomie:

58.1%
Kansas:

56.0%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

79.7%
Kansas:

78.6%

More about Health and Nutrition of Osawatomie, KS Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 11$59,884$65,3283$5,266
Electric Power 6$39,588$79,1760$0
Other Government Administration 6$35,827$71,6540$0
Police - Other 5$19,661$47,1862$2,428
Streets and Highways 4$18,105$54,3150$0
Water Supply 4$18,480$55,4400$0
Parks and Recreation 2$9,796$58,7760$0
Financial Administration 1$4,820$57,8401$382
Local Libraries 1$4,358$52,2968$8,045
Sewerage 1$3,432$41,1841$2,348
Firefighters 0$0 28$10,888
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$2,745
Totals for Government 41$213,951$62,62044$32,102

Osawatomie government finances - Expenditure in 2018 (per resident):

  • Construction - Electric Utilities: $2,095,000 ($494.34)
    Central Staff Services: $77,000 ($18.17)
    Parks and Recreation: $12,000 ($2.83)
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $2,686,000 ($633.79)
    Police Protection: $897,000 ($211.66)
    General - Other: $827,000 ($195.14)
    Water Utilities: $555,000 ($130.96)
    Solid Waste Management: $397,000 ($93.68)
    Parks and Recreation: $376,000 ($88.72)
    Sewerage: $290,000 ($68.43)
    Regular Highways: $285,000 ($67.25)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $274,000 ($64.65)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $217,000 ($51.20)
    Central Staff Services: $136,000 ($32.09)
    Libraries: $123,000 ($29.02)
    Local Fire Protection: $79,000 ($18.64)
    Financial Administration: $60,000 ($14.16)
    Natural Resources - Other: $5,000 ($1.18)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $339,000 ($79.99)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $162,000 ($38.23)
    Police Protection: $57,000 ($13.45)
    Electric Utilities: $45,000 ($10.62)
    Local Fire Protection: $42,000 ($9.91)
    Water Utilities: $39,000 ($9.20)
    Natural Resources - Other: $17,000 ($4.01)
    Sewerage: $16,000 ($3.78)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $14,000 ($3.30)
    Central Staff Services: $8,000 ($1.89)
    Financial Administration: $6,000 ($1.42)
    Regular Highways: $5,000 ($1.18)
    Libraries: $5,000 ($1.18)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $2,000 ($0.47)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($0.24)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $2,521,000 ($594.86)

Osawatomie government finances - Revenue in 2018 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $899,000 ($212.13)
    Solid Waste Management: $403,000 ($95.09)
    Parks and Recreation: $232,000 ($54.74)
    Other: $129,000 ($30.44)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $34,000 ($8.02)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Highways: $2,000 ($0.47)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $1,504,000 ($354.88)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $162,000 ($38.23)
    Fines and Forfeits: $149,000 ($35.16)
    Rents: $92,000 ($21.71)
    Donations From Private Sources: $41,000 ($9.67)
    Interest Earnings: $31,000 ($7.31)
    Sale of Property: $9,000 ($2.12)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $3,329,000 ($785.51)
    Water Utilities: $880,000 ($207.65)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $359,000 ($84.71)
    Highways: $120,000 ($28.32)
    General Local Government Support: $7,000 ($1.65)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $721,000 ($170.13)
    Motor Vehicle License: $154,000 ($36.34)
    Public Utility License: $123,000 ($29.02)
    Other Selective Sales: $18,000 ($4.25)
    Public Utilities Sales: $8,000 ($1.89)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $7,000 ($1.65)
    Other: $3,000 ($0.71)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $2,000 ($0.47)
    Other License: $1,000 ($0.24)

Osawatomie government finances - Debt in 2018 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $16,635,000 ($3925.20)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $15,436,000 ($3642.28)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,198,000 ($282.68)

Osawatomie government finances - Cash and Securities in 2018 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $5,526,000 ($1303.92)
Businesses in Osawatomie, KS
NameCountNameCount
H&R Block1SONIC Drive-In1
Pizza Hut1YMCA1
RadioShack1

Strongest AM radio stations in Osawatomie:

  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KCSP (610 AM; 5 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
  • KCCV (760 AM; daytime; 6 kW; OVERLAND PARK, KS; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KXTR (1660 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KCTE (1510 AM; daytime; 10 kW; INDEPENDENCE, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMBZ (980 AM; 5 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
  • WIBW (580 AM; 5 kW; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KPHN (1190 AM; 5 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KKOW (860 AM; 10 kW; PITTSBURG, KS; Owner: AMERICAN MEDIA INVESTMENTS)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Osawatomie:

  • KCFX (101.1 FM; HARRISONVILLE, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KCHZ (95.7 FM; OTTAWA, KS; Owner: SYNCOM RADIO CORPORATION)
  • KZPL (97.3 FM; LEE'S SUMMIT, MO; Owner: UNION FIRST BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KQRC-FM (98.9 FM; LEAVENWORTH, KS; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
  • KRBZ (96.5 FM; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
  • KYYS (99.7 FM; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
  • KCMO-FM (94.9 FM; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KMXV (93.3 FM; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WDAF-FM (106.5 FM; LIBERTY, MO; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
  • KPRS (103.3 FM; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: CARTER BROADCAST GROUP, INC.)
  • KUDL (98.1 FM; KANSAS CITY, KS; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
  • KANU (91.5 FM; LAWRENCE, KS; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS)
  • KCCV-FM (92.3 FM; OLATHE, KS; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KRBW (90.5 FM; OTTAWA, KS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Osawatomie:

  • KMBC-TV (Channel 9; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: KMBC HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KMCI (Channel 38; LAWRENCE, KS; Owner: SCRIPPS HOWARD BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KCTV (Channel 5; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: MEREDITH CORPORATION)
  • KPXE (Channel 50; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: PAXSON KANSAS CITY LICENSE, INC.)
  • KCPT (Channel 19; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: PUBLIC TELEVISION 19, INC.)
  • KSHB-TV (Channel 41; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SCRIPPS HOWARD BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KSMO-TV (Channel 62; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: KSMO LICENSEE, INC.)
  • KCWE (Channel 29; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: KCWE-TV, INC.)
  • WDAF-TV (Channel 4; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: WDAF LICENSE, INC.)
Osawatomie fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Osawatomie fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 63Number of bridges
  • 1,063ft / 324mTotal length
  • $5,738,000Total costs
  • 122,722Total average daily traffic
  • 16,567Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Osawatomie, KS - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 31910-1919
  • 11920-1929
  • 101930-1939
  • 41940-1949
  • 31950-1959
  • 21960-1969
  • 141970-1979
  • 41980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 132000-2009
  • 42010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Osawatomie, KS

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

26 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Osawatomie)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Osawatomie, KS)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

32 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

32 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Osawatomie)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: BELLANCA 17-30A (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 142 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1287R, N1287R, N-1287R, Serial Number: 30410, Year manufactured: 1971, Airworthiness Date: 12/11/1971, Certificate Issue Date: 08/06/2007
    Registrant (Corporation): Punsit Valley Trucking Inc, 605 Oscar St, Osawatomie, KS 66064
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 06/19/2017

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 57. The highest number of fires - 120 took place in 2014, and the least - 3 in 2012. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Osawatomie, KS When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (53.5%), and Structure Fires (27.7%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Osawatomie, KS
    • 51953.5%Outside Fires
    • 26927.7%Structure Fires
    • 10510.8%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 788.0%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Osawatomie, KS
Most common first names in Osawatomie, KS among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William5377.1 years
John4873.3 years
Charles4373.5 years
Mary4177.9 years
George3977.7 years
James3672.1 years
Robert3369.7 years
Helen3280.2 years
Dorothy2777.7 years
Ethel2383.2 years
Most common last names in Osawatomie, KS among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith4776.2 years
Johnson1875.9 years
Wilson1778.0 years
Weaver1680.6 years
Davis1674.7 years
Williams1668.9 years
White1474.3 years
Miller1480.2 years
Martin1379.2 years
Robinson1375.4 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Osawatomie, KS
  • 83.4%Utility gas
  • 12.0%Electricity
  • 4.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Osawatomie, KS
  • 70.8%Utility gas
  • 29.2%Electricity


Osawatomie compared to Kansas state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.

Osawatomie on our top lists:

  • #18 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in mental (psychiatric) hospitals or wards (population 1,000+)"
There are 2 pilots and 5 other airmen in this city.
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  • William Manning (2)
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