Osage township, Kansas
Osage township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Osage township is a geographic entity located in Bourbon County, Kansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 336. The land area covers 48.15 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 336 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 62.7 yrs | ±2.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 70 | ±41 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 109 | ±61 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 70 | ±41 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 39 | ±52 |
| Median Home Value | $183,600 | ±$14,301 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $40,833 | ±$17,671 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,315 | ±$16,893 |
| Poverty Rate | 22.7% | ±19.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 29 | ±30 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±22.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 48 | ±35 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 100% | ±0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF OSAGE
GUS Population: 343 (2024)
ID: 164956
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TREASURER
2638 TOMAHAWK RD, FORT SCOTT KS 66701-1788
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GUS Population: 14,424 (2024)
ID: 164621
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
210 S NATIONAL AVE, FORT SCOTT KS 66701-1330
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Fort Scott, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Fort Scott, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Fort Scott, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Fort Scott, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | HUME, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | HUME, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Mound City, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Mound City, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Pleasanton, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Pleasanton, KS |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Fort Scott Community College
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College | 11.2 mi away | 2108 S Horton, Fort Scott, KS, 66701 |
6202232700
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PRESCOTT CITY LIBRARY
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Library | 6.5 mi away | 174 W. 3RD, PRESCOTT, KS, 66767 |
(913) 471-4593
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Cottey College
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College | 18.8 mi away | 1000 W Austin, Nevada, MO, 64772 |
4176678181
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FORT SCOTT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.5 mi away | 201 S. NATIONAL, FORT SCOTT, KS, 66701 |
(620) 223-2882
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MOUND CITY/LINN COUNTY DIST. #4
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Library | 14.2 mi away | 630 MAIN STREET, MOUND CITY, KS, 66056 |
(913) 795-2788
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LINN COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT #5
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Library | 14.3 mi away | 752 MAIN STREET, PLEASANTON, KS, 66075 |
(913) 352-8554
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RICH HILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 18.7 mi away | 514 E WALNUT ST, RICH HILL, MO, 64779 |
(417) 395-2291
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NEVADA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.3 mi away | 218 W WALNUT ST, NEVADA, MO, 64772 |
(417) 448-2770
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LINN COUNTY LIBRARY DIST #3
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Library | 20.2 mi away | 316 E. MAIN ST, BLUE MOUND, KS, 66010 |
(913) 756-2628
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BRONSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 22.7 mi away | 509 CLAY, BRONSON, KS, 66716 |
(620) 939-4910
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at FT SCOTT, KS US, located 10.9 miles from Osage township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42.0° | 21.9° | 32.0° | 1.44" | 3.9" |
| February | 47.6° | 26.4° | 37.0° | 1.75" | 1.0" |
| March | 57.8° | 35.3° | 46.5° | 2.92" | 0.7" |
| April | 67.7° | 45.3° | 56.5° | 4.85" | 0.1" |
| May | 76.5° | 56.0° | 66.3° | 6.19" | 0.0" |
| June | 85.9° | 65.4° | 75.6° | 5.74" | 0.0" |
| July | 90.7° | 70.0° | 80.3° | 4.63" | 0.0" |
| August | 89.8° | 68.0° | 78.9° | 3.98" | 0.0" |
| September | 81.6° | 59.0° | 70.3° | 4.46" | 0.0" |
| October | 69.9° | 46.6° | 58.3° | 3.64" | 0.0" |
| November | 56.6° | 35.5° | 46.1° | 2.84" | 0.4" |
| December | 45.7° | 26.5° | 36.1° | 2.05" | 2.3" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton city | City | 3.7 mi | — |
| Stotesbury town | Town | 5.6 mi | — |
| Prescott city | City | 6.3 mi | — |
| Richards town | Town | 7.5 mi | — |
| Devon CDP | CDP | 8.8 mi | — |
| Hume town | Town | 9.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2001153100. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.