Oswego Authority

Oswego is a middle-income small town of 1,937 with home prices 2.6× below the Kansas median.

Oswego, Kansas

With 1,937 residents, Oswego sits in Cherokee County, Kansas as a small civic unit. The median household income stands at $53,750.

Definition and scope

Located in Cherokee County, Kansas, Oswego operates within Kansas's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 2 and is part of the Joplin, MO-KS metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Oswego has approximately 1,937 residents. The median age is 36.2 years. Roughly 65% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $82,700.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 80.4%
• Black or African American: 1.9%
• Hispanic or Latino: 8.9%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Oswego is $53,750. Poverty rate stands at 22.8%. Unemployment rate at last release was 5.3%. Educational attainment: 12.9% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Oswego:

• Public schools: 2
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 2

Getting around

Oswego Municipal Airport provides commercial air service for the area. Federal court business routes through Labette County Courthouse.

Geography and climate

Oswego sits at an elevation of 894 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 7a.

References

• Kansas State Authority — state-level reference for Kansas.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.