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A town of 803, settled in 1890.
Osmond’s median age is 52.4 years, above both the Nebraska town median (37.5 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). Of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare, none has a higher share of residents 65 or older than Osmond. Osmond has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 501 in 1900, 794 in 2020. The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 2 maps from 1963 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Osmond, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Osmond.
The typical Osmond home is worth about $160,000, up 6.7% in a year, 42% below the Nebraska typical home. Osmond’s median rent is $688 a month, below both Nebraska’s towns ($914 a month) and U.S. towns ($1,185 a month). 83% of Osmond households own their home.
| Osmond | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 83% | 67% | 73% |
| Median rent | $688 a month | $914 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Its public schools are run by the Osmond Community Schools. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osmond Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 106 | A |
| Osmond High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 80 | A |
NCES · EDFacts
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 71% of U.S. communities. Since 2019, 3 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Osmond.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Osmond has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. Only 2 of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare have a lower July high than Osmond.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Most working residents leave Osmond for work: only 11% work in town. 18% of residents live below the poverty line in Osmond. The top destinations are Plainview (14%), Norfolk (11%) and Pierce (6%).
| Osmond | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 18% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 11% | 34% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 19 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Work from home | 11% | 5.4% | 11% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
2 crimes were reported in Osmond in 2025: 2 property and 0 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Osmond is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Osmond beats the Nebraska average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7.
| Osmond | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 31% | 36% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 18% | 23% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 14% | 17% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 28% | 25% |
| What stands out | Osmond | NE |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.8% | 77.5% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.4% | 6.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
0.2 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Osmond City Park | — | 5 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Osmond; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Osmond residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
City in Nebraska, United States
Osmond is a city in Pierce County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Norfolk, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 791 at the 2020 census.
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Osmond has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.