Oskaloosa, Kansas

About Oskaloosa

Oskaloosa, KS is a small town located in northeastern Kansas, home to 1,073 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Oskaloosa is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.99 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,084 residents per square mile.

📰 Oskaloosa News Today

• JoAnn Howley Obituary (2026) - Oskaloosa, KS - Penwell-Gabel Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - Topeka Legacy | Obituary · Oct 8
• Oskaloosa Football Schedule MaxPreps · Oct 2
• Nancy Farmer Obituary (2026) - Oskaloosa, KS - Lawrence Journal-World Lawrence Journal-World · Sep 22
• Oskaloosa, KS Weather Forecast – Hourly & 15-Day SpaceRef · Sep 4
• Kansas man sentenced to just over 13 years in fatal DUI crash near Lawrence Kansas City Star · Sep 24

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📰 Local News

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What Makes Oskaloosa Unique

• Positioned in northeastern Kansas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Kansas — one of 740 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Oskaloosa

• Walnut Street Coffee and Deli — coffee shop (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🏫 Schools in Oskaloosa

• Oskaloosa Elem
• Oskaloosa JR-SR High School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

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