What are the schools like in Osseo, WI?

Osseo is served primarily by Osseo-Fairchild School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.6:1.

What is the median household income in Osseo?

The median household income in Osseo, WI is $61,296 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.4%.

What is the weather like in Osseo, WI?

Osseo has an average high temperature of 22.2°F in January and 81.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 41.1 inches.

Osseo, WI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Osseo, WI affordable or expensive?

Osseo's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Osseo is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $167,000 and the median rent is $797 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Osseo, WI?

Osseo has a violent crime rate of 27.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 134.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Osseo, WI a Good Place to Live?

Osseo is a small town of 1,720 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $61,296 and a 1.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Osseo 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 Osseo is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Osseo 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: 91.9

Osseo's overall cost of living index is 91.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Osseo costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Osseo, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$167,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$797	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	65.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$61,296	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Osseo's violent crime rate is 27.0 per 100,000 residents — 93% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

27.0 /100k

Property Crime

134.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Osseo is served primarily by Osseo-Fairchild School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Osseo, WI	National Avg
School District	Osseo-Fairchild School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Osseo sees average highs of 22.2°F in January and 81.6°F in July, with 34.5 inches of annual precipitation and 41.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Osseo, WI
Average High — January	22.2°F
Average High — July	81.6°F
Annual Precipitation	34.5"
Annual Snowfall	41.1"

Demographics

Metric	Osseo, WI	National Avg
Population	1,720	—
Median Age	40.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.4%	18.9%
Asian	1.8%	6.3%
Under 18	24.2%	22.2%
65 and over	16.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Augusta, WI 8 mi Strum, WI 9 mi Pigeon Falls, WI 11 mi Eleva, WI 13 mi Fairchild, WI 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Osseo

Osseo, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

54758

Osseo vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Osseo, WI affordable or expensive?

Osseo's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Osseo roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $167,000 and median rent is $797/month.

What is the crime rate in Osseo, WI?

Osseo's violent crime rate is 27.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 134.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Osseo?

Public schools in Osseo are operated by Osseo-Fairchild School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1. 19.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Osseo, WI a good place to live?

Osseo, WI has a population of 1,720, a median household income of $61,296, and an unemployment rate of 1.4%. 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.

What is the weather like in Osseo?

Osseo averages 22.2°F in January and 81.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.5 inches with about 41.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Osseo?

Osseo, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54758.

What is the population of Osseo?

The population of Osseo, Wisconsin is 1,720 with a median age of 40.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Osseo?

Key numbers for living in Osseo: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $167,000, median household income $61,296, 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 Osseo side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.