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Osage County, KS market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Osage County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 15,693
- −0.3% since 2020
- Households
- 6,432
- Median household income
- $74,467
- +37.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $156,800
- Jobs located here
- 3,860
- Highest market score
- 80
- Doctors, dentists and clinics, #97 of 2,394 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 15,693 people live in Osage County, in 6,432 households. Population estimates put the population change in Osage County from 2020 to 2025 at −0.3%, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Osage County is $74,467 a year, 8% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 37.7% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Osage County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 135, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (60).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Osage County are for medical and dental practices (80); auto repair and car care businesses (72); and salons, barbers and spas (69). Osage County ranks #97 of 2,394 scored counties for medical and dental practices.
Osage County is part of the Topeka metro area. For its number of households, Osage County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for pizza places (2.3 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (71% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Osage County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Osage County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 80 | #97 of 2,394 | 16 | 24.9 | $539K | 353 | 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 72 | #301 of 2,401 | 24 | 37.3 | $346K | 129 | 8 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 69 | #302 of 2,385 | 13 | 20.2 | $465K | 219 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 67 | #443 of 2,378 | 11 | 17.1 | $754K | 170 | 8 |
| Hair salons | 66 | #411 of 2,339 | 9 | 14.0 | $672K | 156 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 61 | #715 of 2,405 | 51 | 79.3 | $460K | 124 | 21 |
| Home repair trades | 59 | #622 of 2,057 | 6 | 9.3 | $2.8M | 114 | 7 |
| Real estate | 57 | #717 of 2,229 | 11 | 17.1 | Index only | 182 | 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 55 | #806 of 2,063 | 5 | 7.8 | $4.7M | 127 | 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 49 | #1,095 of 2,176 | 11 | 17.1 | Index only | 145 | 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 46 | #1,359 of 2,402 | 14 | 21.8 | $2.7M | 80 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 45 | #1,395 of 2,358 | 11 | 17.1 | $1.9M | 81 | 12 |
| Convenience stores | 44 | #1,332 of 2,261 | 7 | 10.9 | $5.4M | 68 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 43 | #1,345 of 2,090 | 12 | 18.7 | $2M | 38 | 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 39 | #1,668 of 2,405 | 32 | 49.8 | $733K | 110 | 15 |
| Insurance agencies | 30 | #1,803 of 2,272 | 11 | 17.1 | $1.2M | 94 | 9 |
| Funeral homes | 28 | #1,265 of 1,472 | 5 | 7.8 | $197K | 29 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 25 | #2,015 of 2,200 | 12 | 18.7 | $420K | 48 | 4 |
| Veterinarians | 15 | #1,434 of 1,485 | 5 | 7.8 | $1M | 37 | 4 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.2 | $5.9M | 142 | 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.2 | $558K | 56 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.2 | $3M | 336 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.2 | $5.9M | 192 | 3 |
| Grocery stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.2 | $9.4M | 102 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.2 | $1.3M | 49 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.7 | $2M | 107 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.7 | $2.9M | 120 | 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.7 | $5.5M | 117 | 7 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.1 | $4.1M | Too few | 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.1 | $4.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.1 | $8.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.1 | $4.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.1 | $4.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $8.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $11.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $7.5M | Too few | 8 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $11.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $7.5M | Too few | 8 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $8.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $16.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $6.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Osage County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $8.3M | $1,290 | 135 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $21.3M | $3,314 | 128 |
| Food away from home | $23.5M | $3,648 | 90 |
| Groceries | $37.8M | $5,872 | 93 |
| Personal care products and services | $6.1M | $941 | 94 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.2M | $347 | 60 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $5M | $782 | 79 |
| Medical and dental services | $8.6M | $1,340 | 104 |
| Pets | $5M | $783 | 86 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $11.8M | $1,839 | 89 |
| Vehicle insurance | $13M | $2,022 | 103 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $16.6M | $2,587 | 86 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $7.5M | $1,165 | 82 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $86.8M | $13,487 | 81 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Osage County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 15,693−0.3% since 2020
- Households
- 6,432
- Median age
- 43.9
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 82%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.3
- Land area
- 706 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 22
- Median household income
- $74,467+37.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $85,289
- Median home value
- $156,800
- Jobs located here
- 3,860
- Daytime population
- 11,508Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Osage County, KS growing?
Population estimates put Osage County at 15,693 people in 2025, down 0.3% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 6,432 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 37.7%, before inflation.
How much do households in Osage County, KS spend?
Households in Osage County spend about $86.8M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $37.8M on groceries and $23.5M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Osage County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 135, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (60).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Osage County, KS?
Of the business types scored in Osage County, medical and dental practices (80); auto repair and car care businesses (72); and salons, barbers and spas (69) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For medical and dental practices, that ranks #97 of 2,394 scored counties.
How does Osage County, KS compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Osage County is $74,467, 8% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 0.3% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $156,800, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for pizza places (2.3 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (71% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 19 of the 56 business types have a score in Osage County, each ranked against other counties.
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