Found within zip codes: 66066, 66054, 66073
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About Oskaloosa
Oskaloosa is a very small city located in the state of Kansas. With a population of 1,103 people and just one neighborhood, Oskaloosa is the 182nd largest community in Kansas.
Oskaloosa real estate is some of the most expensive in Kansas, although Oskaloosa house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.
Unlike some cities where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Oskaloosa is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Oskaloosa is a city of professionals, sales and office workers and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Oskaloosa who work in management occupations (14.22%), office and administrative support (12.84%) and teaching (12.07%).
It is a fairly quiet city because there are relatively few of those groups of people who have a tendency to be noisy. (Children, for example, often can't help themselves from being noisy, and being parents ourselves, we know!) Oskaloosa has relatively few families with children living at home, and is quieter because of it. Renters and college students, for their own reasons, can also be noisy. Oskaloosa has few renters and college students. But the biggest reason it is quieter in Oskaloosa than in most places in America, is that there are just simply fewer people living here. If you think trees make good neighbors, Oskaloosa may be for you.
The citizens of Oskaloosa are slightly less educated than the national average of 21.84% for the average city or town: 16.07% of adults in Oskaloosa have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree
The per capita income in Oskaloosa in 2010 was $19,959, which is lower middle income relative to Kansas and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $79,836 for a family of four.
The people who call Oskaloosa home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Oskaloosa residents report their race to be White, followed by Native American. Important ancestries of people in Oskaloosa include German, English, Irish, Dutch, Norwegian and Scottish.
The most common language spoken in Oskaloosa is English.
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| RENTAL PRICE | Low cost relative to KS, very low cost relative to the nation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NEIGHBORHOOD LOOK, FEEL, & CHARACTER | DETAILS |
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| THE SETTING | Remote (based on population density) , farms |
| TYPE OF HOMES / DWELLINGS | Mostly Single-family homes, some Mobile homes and a few Small apartment buildings |
| SIZE OF HOMES / DWELLINGS | Mostly Medium-sized dwellings (3 or 4 bedrooms), some Small dwellings (1, 2, or no bedrooms) and a few Large dwellings (4 or 5 bedrooms) |
| AGE OF HOMES / DWELLINGS | Mostly Established but not old (Built 1970 – 1999), some Historic homes (Built 1939 or earlier), some Well established older homes (Built 1940 - 1969) and some Newer Homes (Built 2000 or later) |
| HOMEOWNERSHIP | Mostly Owner occupied |
| SPECIAL CHARACTER | Mostly Quiet |
| THE NEIGHBORS | DETAILS |
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| AGE & LIFESTYLE | Mostly Young singles-upwardly mobile (young, educated, professionally employed, and single), some Mixed ages, some Families with children (family households with school-aged children), some Seniors (people 65 and over) and some College students (people currently attending college) |
| EDUCATION LEVEL | Rating: 6 (5 is average for the U.S., 10 is most educated) |
| INCOME | Middle income (near average income for America) |
| OCCUPATIONS | Mostly Executive, managerial & professional, some Manufacturing & Laborers, some Sales & Service workers, some Clerical, assistants & technical support and some Government employees |
| ETHNICITY / ANCESTRY | Mostly White (non-Hispanic), some Irish ancestry, some Italian ancestry, some Hispanic and some Mexican |
| LANGUAGES | Mostly English speaking, some Italian speaking and some Spanish speaking |
| SCHOOLS IN THIS NEIGHBORHOOD * | GRADES |
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MCLOUTH ELEM
217 SUMMIT, MCLOUTH, KS 66054 (913) 796-6152 |
PK-05 |
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MCLOUTH HIGH
217 SUMMIT, MCLOUTH, KS 66054 (913) 796-6122 |
09-12 |
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MCLOUTH MIDDLE
217 SUMMIT, MCLOUTH, KS 66054 (913) 796-6122 |
06-08 |
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OSKALOOSA ELEM
404 PARK ST, OSKALOOSA, KS 66066 (785) 863-2254 |
PK-06 |
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OSKALOOSA JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL
404 PARK ST, OSKALOOSA, KS 66066 (785) 863-2281 |
07-12 |
* Depending on where you live in this neighborhood, your children may attend these schools or other schools outside the neighborhood. Always check with your local school department to determine which schools your children may attend based on your specific address and your child's grade-level.
This neighborhood is served by five 5 districts.
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| ETHNIC/RACIAL GROUPS | THIS DISTRICT | THIS STATE |
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| WHITE (NON-HISPANIC) (%) | 71.7 | 68.0 |
| BLACK (%) | 7.5 | 7.4 |
| HISPANIC (%) | 6.9 | 16.4 |
| ASIAN OR PACIFIC ISLANDER (%) | 3.9 | 2.5 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN OR NATIVE OF ALASKA (%) | 4.4 | 1.3 |
| ECONOMIC GROUPS | THIS DISTRICT | THIS STATE |
| ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED (%) | 33.7 | 47.3 |
| FOR THIS DISTRICT | PER STUDENT | TOTAL | % OF TOTAL |
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| INSTRUCTIONAL EXPENDITURES | $5,705 | $62,646,000 | 52.7 |
| SUPPORT EXPENDITURES | |||
| STUDENT | $620 | $6,813,000 | 5.7 |
| STAFF | $503 | $5,518,000 | 4.6 |
| GENERAL ADMINISTRATION | $86 | $947,000 | 0.8 |
| SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION | $515 | $5,654,000 | 4.8 |
| OPERATION | $710 | $7,793,000 | 6.6 |
| TRANSPORTATION | $414 | $4,551,000 | 3.8 |
| OTHER | $404 | $4,436,000 | 3.7 |
| TOTAL SUPPORT | $3,252 | $35,712,000 | 30.0 |
| NON-INSTRUCTIONAL EXPENDITURES | $1,875 | $20,583,000 | 17.3 |
| TOTAL EXPENDITURES | $10,833 | $118,941,000 | 100.0 |
| NEIGHBORHOOD EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT | |
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| ADULTS IN NEIGHBORHOOD WITH COLLEGE DEGREE OR HIGHER (%) | 25.7 |
| CHILDREN IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD LIVING IN POVERTY (%) | 10.2 |
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| ETHNIC/RACIAL GROUPS | THIS DISTRICT | THIS STATE |
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| WHITE (NON-HISPANIC) (%) | 92.0 | 68.0 |
| BLACK (%) | 1.1 | 7.4 |
| HISPANIC (%) | 2.6 | 16.4 |
| ASIAN OR PACIFIC ISLANDER (%) | 0.3 | 2.5 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN OR NATIVE OF ALASKA (%) | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| ECONOMIC GROUPS | THIS DISTRICT | THIS STATE |
| ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED (%) | 35.6 | 47.3 |
| FOR THIS DISTRICT | PER STUDENT | TOTAL | % OF TOTAL |
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| INSTRUCTIONAL EXPENDITURES | $6,757 | $6,581,000 | 55.6 |
| SUPPORT EXPENDITURES | |||
| STUDENT | $280 | $273,000 | 2.3 |
| STAFF | $322 | $314,000 | 2.7 |
| GENERAL ADMINISTRATION | $398 | $388,000 | 3.3 |
| SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION | $571 | $556,000 | 4.7 |
| OPERATION | $920 | $896,000 | 7.6 |
| TRANSPORTATION | $531 | $517,000 | 4.4 |
| OTHER | $0 | $0 | 0.0 |
| TOTAL SUPPORT | $3,023 | $2,944,000 | 24.9 |
| NON-INSTRUCTIONAL EXPENDITURES | $2,376 | $2,314,000 | 19.5 |
| TOTAL EXPENDITURES | $12,155 | $11,839,000 | 100.0 |
| NEIGHBORHOOD EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT | |
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| ADULTS IN NEIGHBORHOOD WITH COLLEGE DEGREE OR HIGHER (%) | 25.7 |
| CHILDREN IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD LIVING IN POVERTY (%) | 10.2 |
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| WHITE (NON-HISPANIC) (%) | 90.7 | 68.0 |
| BLACK (%) | 0.2 | 7.4 |
| HISPANIC (%) | 3.3 | 16.4 |
| ASIAN OR PACIFIC ISLANDER (%) | 0.7 | 2.5 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN OR NATIVE OF ALASKA (%) | 0.7 | 1.3 |
| ECONOMIC GROUPS | THIS DISTRICT | THIS STATE |
| ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED (%) | 60.9 | 47.3 |
| FOR THIS DISTRICT | PER STUDENT | TOTAL | % OF TOTAL |
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| INSTRUCTIONAL EXPENDITURES | $7,068 | $4,071,000 | 62.1 |
| SUPPORT EXPENDITURES | |||
| STUDENT | $153 | $88,000 | 1.3 |
| STAFF | $132 | $76,000 | 1.2 |
| GENERAL ADMINISTRATION | $470 | $271,000 | 4.1 |
| SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION | $535 | $308,000 | 4.7 |
| OPERATION | $1,063 | $612,000 | 9.3 |
| TRANSPORTATION | $771 | $444,000 | 6.8 |
| OTHER | $0 | $0 | 0.0 |
| TOTAL SUPPORT | $3,123 | $1,799,000 | 27.4 |
| NON-INSTRUCTIONAL EXPENDITURES | $1,189 | $685,000 | 10.5 |
| TOTAL EXPENDITURES | $11,380 | $6,555,000 | 100.0 |
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| ADULTS IN NEIGHBORHOOD WITH COLLEGE DEGREE OR HIGHER (%) | 25.7 |
| CHILDREN IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD LIVING IN POVERTY (%) | 10.2 |
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| ETHNIC/RACIAL GROUPS | THIS DISTRICT | THIS STATE |
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| WHITE (NON-HISPANIC) (%) | 90.5 | 68.0 |
| BLACK (%) | 1.7 | 7.4 |
| HISPANIC (%) | 2.5 | 16.4 |
| ASIAN OR PACIFIC ISLANDER (%) | 0.4 | 2.5 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN OR NATIVE OF ALASKA (%) | 0.8 | 1.3 |
| ECONOMIC GROUPS | THIS DISTRICT | THIS STATE |
| ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED (%) | 40.1 | 47.3 |
| FOR THIS DISTRICT | PER STUDENT | TOTAL | % OF TOTAL |
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| INSTRUCTIONAL EXPENDITURES | $7,348 | $3,652,000 | 60.8 |
| SUPPORT EXPENDITURES | |||
| STUDENT | $360 | $179,000 | 3.0 |
| STAFF | $223 | $111,000 | 1.8 |
| GENERAL ADMINISTRATION | $384 | $191,000 | 3.2 |
| SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION | $664 | $330,000 | 5.5 |
| OPERATION | $1,181 | $587,000 | 9.8 |
| TRANSPORTATION | $628 | $312,000 | 5.2 |
| OTHER | $362 | $180,000 | 3.0 |
| TOTAL SUPPORT | $3,803 | $1,890,000 | 31.5 |
| NON-INSTRUCTIONAL EXPENDITURES | $930 | $462,000 | 7.7 |
| TOTAL EXPENDITURES | $12,080 | $6,004,000 | 100.0 |
| NEIGHBORHOOD EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT | |
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| ADULTS IN NEIGHBORHOOD WITH COLLEGE DEGREE OR HIGHER (%) | 25.7 |
| CHILDREN IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD LIVING IN POVERTY (%) | 10.2 |
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| ETHNIC/RACIAL GROUPS | THIS DISTRICT | THIS STATE |
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| WHITE (NON-HISPANIC) (%) | 96.8 | 68.0 |
| BLACK (%) | 0.4 | 7.4 |
| HISPANIC (%) | 0.4 | 16.4 |
| ASIAN OR PACIFIC ISLANDER (%) | 0.0 | 2.5 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN OR NATIVE OF ALASKA (%) | 0.0 | 1.3 |
| ECONOMIC GROUPS | THIS DISTRICT | THIS STATE |
| ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED (%) | 34.1 | 47.3 |
| FOR THIS DISTRICT | PER STUDENT | TOTAL | % OF TOTAL |
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| INSTRUCTIONAL EXPENDITURES | $6,926 | $3,484,000 | 55.4 |
| SUPPORT EXPENDITURES | |||
| STUDENT | $272 | $137,000 | 2.2 |
| STAFF | $276 | $139,000 | 2.2 |
| GENERAL ADMINISTRATION | $672 | $338,000 | 5.4 |
| SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION | $718 | $361,000 | 5.7 |
| OPERATION | $1,205 | $606,000 | 9.6 |
| TRANSPORTATION | $517 | $260,000 | 4.1 |
| OTHER | $0 | $0 | 0.0 |
| TOTAL SUPPORT | $3,660 | $1,841,000 | 29.3 |
| NON-INSTRUCTIONAL EXPENDITURES | $1,920 | $966,000 | 15.4 |
| TOTAL EXPENDITURES | $12,507 | $6,291,000 | 100.0 |
| NEIGHBORHOOD EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT | |
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| ADULTS IN NEIGHBORHOOD WITH COLLEGE DEGREE OR HIGHER (%) | 25.7 |
| CHILDREN IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD LIVING IN POVERTY (%) | 10.2 |
| PERIOD | TOTAL APPRECIATION | AVG. ANNUAL RATE | COMPARED TO KS* | COMPARED TO AMERICA* |
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| SINCE 1990 | 161.11% | 4.26% | 10 | 9 |
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National Median 3.9
My chances of becoming a victim
in Oskaloosa SUBSCRIBE FOR DETAIL
in Kansas 1 in 283
| MURDER | RAPE | ROBBERY | ASSAULT | |
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| REPORT TOTAL | SUBSCRIBE | SUBSCRIBE | SUBSCRIBE | SUBSCRIBE |
| RATE PER 1,000 | SUBSCRIBE | SUBSCRIBE | SUBSCRIBE | SUBSCRIBE |
| MURDER | RAPE | ROBBERY | ASSAULT | |
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| REPORT TOTAL | 14,612 | 83,425 | 354,396 | 751,131 |
| RATE PER 1,000 | 0.05 | 0.27 | 1.14 | 2.41 |
National Median 29.1
My chances of becoming a victim
in Oskaloosa SUBSCRIBE FOR DETAIL
in Kansas 1 in 32
| BURGLARY | THEFT | MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT | |
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| REPORT TOTAL | SUBSCRIBE | SUBSCRIBE | SUBSCRIBE |
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| REPORT TOTAL | 2,188,005 | 6,159,795 | 715,373 |
| RATE PER 1,000 | 7.02 | 19.77 | 2.30 |
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