Osmond is a small town of 678 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $68,611
.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Osmond stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Osmond is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Osmond city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 87.6
Osmond's overall cost of living index is 87.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Osmond costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Osmond, NE
National Avg
Median Home Value
$122,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$635
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
79.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$68,611
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Osmond's violent crime rate is 14.0 per 100,000 residents
— 96% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
14.0 /100k
Property Crime
251.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Osmond is served primarily by OSMOND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Osmond, NE
National Avg
School District
OSMOND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
8.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
98.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Osmond sees average highs of 30.7°F in January
and 86.3°F in July,
with 27.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 30.0 inches of snow per year.
Osmond's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Osmond roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $122,400 and median rent is $635/month.
Osmond's violent crime rate is 14.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 251.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Osmond are operated by OSMOND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.3:1. 19.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Osmond, NE has a population of 678, a median household income of $68,611, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Osmond averages 30.7°F in January and 86.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 27.5 inches
with about 30.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Osmond, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68765.
The population of Osmond, Nebraska is 678 with a median age of 41.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Osmond: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $122,400, median household income $68,611, crime index 7 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Osmond side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
