OsakaVA
Settled in 1902, this town now has 74 residents.
Is Osaka a good place to live?
88% of residents live below the poverty line in Osaka, against 7.7% in Virginia’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Of the 254 Virginia towns we compare, none has a higher share of homes lived in by their owners than Osaka. Osaka has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
74 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Osaka: who provides what
Osaka is unincorporated, so Wise County and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Osaka.
The FEMA risk score in Osaka is higher than in most of Virginia or the rest of the country
82% of Osaka’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by cold waves at 11%. Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 89% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Most working residents commute out of Osaka
The top destinations are Norton (12%), Big Stone Gap (8%) and Kingsport (6%). The median commute is under 20 miles.
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Osaka stands out in Virginia and nationally, with a typical July afternoon cooler than most
Osaka brings chilly winters and pleasant summers, with plenty of rain. July afternoons reach 82°, January nights drop to 25° and about 9 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Osaka is
Osaka: 23% of adults worry about having enough food. Of the 254 Virginia towns we compare, none has a higher share of adults who report frequent physical distress than Osaka. In Osaka, a quarter of adults smoke cigarettes, and 47% have obesity.
| Osaka | Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 17% | 19% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 12% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 47% | 34% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 11% | 12% |
| What stands out | Osaka | VA |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 31.4% | 11.1% |
| More adults with COPD | 15.2% | 6.2% |
| More smokers | 25.2% | 12.2% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Osaka
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Osaka
About 0 of every 100 Osaka residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Virginia.
100% of working residents leave Osaka for work
Where Osaka’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Questions about Osaka
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Osaka, VA a good place to live?
Osaka has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.