Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Osage City

Affordability in Osage City, KS

Osage City has 4 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties totaling 83 units, giving renters in this small community a focused set of affordable housing options to consider.

Safety

According to the Osage City Police Department's data reported to the FBI Crime Data Explorer, Osage City had a violent crime rate of 214 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Keep in mind that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and population size.

Of the 4 HUD-assisted properties in Osage City, none are located in a high-risk flood zone based on available flood map data.

Getting Around Osage City

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Osage City scores 56 out of 100 (Somewhat Walkable), with a Bike Score of 55 out of 100. No Transit Score is available, which is typical for smaller Kansas communities. Residents should expect to rely primarily on a personal vehicle for most trips.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 3 schools across 1 district serve Osage City, including 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school. Ratings and performance vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for their specific address.

Cost of Living in Osage City, KS

Osage City is a small Kansas community where the overall cost of living tends to be lower than in larger metro areas. Affordable and income-based housing can be a practical option for households looking to manage housing costs in this market.

• Assisted housing available: 4 properties with 83 total units in Osage City offer HUD-assisted, Section 8, or LIHTC pricing.
• Rents at assisted properties are set based on income limits or HUD payment standards rather than the open market, which can significantly reduce monthly housing costs for eligible renters.

No median household income figure is available in our current data for Osage City. For local income and cost-of-living context, the U.S. Census Bureau and HUD's income limit tables for Osage County are good free resources.

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 4 HUD-assisted properties in Osage City have been mapped for flood zone status, and none are located in a high-risk flood zone.