Osage Beach, Missouri

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Osage Beach is a city in Camden and Miller counties in the U.S. state of Missouri, near the Lake of the Ozarks. Most of the city is in Camden County, while a small eastern sliver is in Miller County. The population was 4,637 at the 2020 census.

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Osage Beach, Missouri
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Location of Osage Beach, Missouri
Coordinates: 38°08′07″N 92°38′52″W
CountryUnited States
StateMissouri
Counties
Founded1886 (as Zebra)
1935 (as Osage Beach)
Incorporated1959
Government
  MayorMichael Harmison
  AdministratorJeana Woods
Area
  Total
10.39 sq mi (26.92 km2)
  Land9.82 sq mi (25.44 km2)
  Water0.57 sq mi (1.48 km2)
Elevation656 ft (200 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
4,637
  Density472.15/sq mi (182.29/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
65065
Area code573
FIPS code29-55244[3]
GNIS feature ID2396089[2]
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History

Osage Beach was founded in 1886 as Zebra before being renamed as Osage Beach in 1935. Osage Beach was incorporated in 1959.[4][5]

When the Lake of the Ozarks was created, it caused the flooding of much of Zebra. Most of the town's merchants chose not to establish new locations.[6]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.33 square miles (26.75 km2), of which 9.75 square miles (25.25 km2) is land and 0.58 square miles (1.50 km2) is water.[7] The city is located on the shores of the Lake of the Ozarks.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1960741
19701,09147.2%
19801,99282.6%
19902,59930.5%
20003,66240.9%
20104,35118.8%
20204,6376.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]
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2020 census

At the 2020 census there were 4,792 people.[9]

2010 census

At the 2010 census there were 4,351 people, 2,038 households, and 1,166 families living in the city. The population density was 446.3 inhabitants per square mile (172.3/km2). There were 5,261 housing units at an average density of 539.6 per square mile (208.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.6% White, 1.1% African American, 0.6% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 2.4% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.8%.[10]

Of the 2,038 households 19.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.3% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.8% were non-families. 35.3% of households were one person and 13% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.04 and the average family size was 2.57.

The median age was 48.9 years. 15.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.2% were from 25 to 44; 31.3% were from 45 to 64; and 24% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.

2000 census

At the 2000 census there were 3,662 people, 1,687 households, and 1,035 families living in the city. The population density was 389.8 inhabitants per square mile (150.5/km2). There were 4,055 housing units at an average density of 431.6 per square mile (166.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.35% White, 0.76% African American, 0.41% Native American, 0.49% Asian, 0.16% from other races, and 0.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.20% of the total population.[3] Of the 1,687 households 19.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.6% were non-families. 31.6% of households were one person and 10.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.58.

The age distribution was 16.0% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 29.3% from 45 to 64, and 20.3% 65 or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females there were 96.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.9 males.

The median household income was $38,448 and the median family income was $49,554. Males had a median income of $30,444 versus $21,440 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,685. About 4.5% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.3% of those under age 18 and 6.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Schools

  • Osage Beach Elementary-Camdenton R-III
  • School of the Osage (Miller County R-II School District)

Colleges and universities

Library

Osage Beach has a public library, the Osage Beach Library.[11]

Media

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Osage Beach is split between two television markets. While Camden County is part of the Springfield television market, Miller County is part of the Columbia/Jefferson City market. Charter Communications' cable system carries stations from both cities. DirecTV and Dish Network subscribers in the city receive Springfield stations, mainly because the bulk of the city is in Camden County.

Television

The following is a list of television stations that broadcast from and/or are licensed to Osage Beach, Missouri.

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Network City of License Owner
KRMS-LD 32.1 Cozi TV Lake Ozark, Missouri Viper Communications
32.2 Real America's Voice
32.3 NewsMax 2
32.4 YTA TV
32.5 Buzzr
32.6 Fun Roads TV
32.7 Classic Reruns TV
32.8 Daystar
32.9 WeatherNation
32.10 The Country Network
KRBK 49.1 Fox Osage Beach, Missouri Nexstar Media
49.2 Antenna TV
49.3 Dabl
49.4 Ion
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Radio

The following is a list of radio stations that broadcast from and/or are licensed to Osage Beach, Missouri.

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89.3KEYKThe Key RadioCommunity RadioOrion Center, IncOsage Beach, MO
90.3KCRLBott Radio NetworkChristian TalkBott RadioSunrise Beach, MO
91.7KCVOSpirit FMChristian ContemporaryNorthwestern MediaCamdenton, MO
92.7KLOZMix 92.7Hot ACBenne MediaEldon, MO
93.5KRMS-FM93.5 Rocks the LakeClassic RockViper CommunicationsOsage Beach, MO
95.1KTKSKS95CountryBenne MediaVersailles, MO
97.5K248BPKRMSNews/TalkViper CommunicationsOsage Beach, MO
98.7K254BE98.7 The CoveAdult ContemporaryViper CommunicationsOsage Beach, MO
100.9KCKPFaith 100.9Christian TalkNorthwestern MediaLaurie, MO
101.9KZWV101.9 The WaveAdult ContemporaryZimmer RadioEldon, MO
102.7KQULCool 102.7Classic HitsBenne MediaLake Ozark, MO
103.3K277DJKRMSNews/TalkViper CommunicationsOsage Beach, MO
104.9K285ERClassic Country 104.9Classic CountryViper CommunicationsOsage Beach, MO
107.9KCLQ107.9 The CoyoteCountryGo ProductionsLebanon, MO
1150KRMSKRMSNews/TalkViper CommunicationsOsage Beach, MO
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Transportation

There are two general aviation airports in the Osage Beach area: Grand Glaize-Osage Beach Airport, which is within the city limits, and Lee C. Fine Memorial Airport, which is located about 7 miles (11 km) away in Kaiser.[12]

The nearest primary commercial airports are Columbia Regional Airport (about 65 miles [105 km] away) and Springfield–Branson National Airport (about 93 miles [150 km] away). The smaller Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport is about 53 miles (85 km) away.

US Route 54 runs through Osage Beach. US Route 54 runs north to Jefferson City. US Route 54 runs south to Camdenton.

Infrastructure

As Osage Beach is predominantly a resort town, as such it boasts several tourist attractions and amenities, including an outlet mall with major national brands.[13]

Healthcare

Osage Beach is home to Lake Regional Hospital. Part of the Lake Regional Health system, this general medical and surgical hospital houses a trauma center and has a total of 116 beds.[citation needed]

The TV series Ozark is set in Osage Beach. In November 2017, it was reported that the series helped increase tourism and notoriety of the Lake of the Ozarks, but did not have a significant economic impact.[14] In February 2018, a restaurant called "Marty Byrde's" was opened in Lake Ozark, Missouri, that is inspired by the series, and includes menu items based on the show, including "Ruth's Smoked Wings".[15]

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