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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 / 38.13528°N 92.64778°W / 38.13528; -92.64778
Country	United States
State	Missouri
Counties	Camden, Miller
Founded	1886 (as Zebra) 1935 (as Osage Beach)
Incorporated	1959
Government
• Mayor	Michael Harmison
• Administrator	Jeana Woods
Area
• Total	10.39 sq mi (26.92 km)
• Land	9.82 sq mi (25.44 km)
• Water	0.57 sq mi (1.48 km)
Elevation	656 ft (200 m)
Population
• Total	4,637
• Density	472.15/sq mi (182.29/km)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	65065
Area code	573
FIPS code	29-55244
GNIS feature ID	2396089

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.

History

Osage Beach was founded in 1886 as Zebra before being renamed as Osage Beach in 1935. Osage Beach was incorporated in 1959.

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.

Geography

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

Demographics

2020 census

At the 2020 census there were 4,792 people.

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/km). There were 5,261 housing units at an average density of 539.6 per square mile (208.3/km). 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%.

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/km). There were 4,055 housing units at an average density of 431.6 per square mile (166.6/km). 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. 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

• Columbia College - Lake of the Ozarks campus
• State Fair Community College - Lake of the Ozarks campus
• Central Methodist University - Lake of the Ozarks campus

Library

Osage Beach has a public library, the Osage Beach Library.

Media

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.

Radio

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

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.

The nearest primary commercial airports are Columbia Regional Airport (about 65 miles away) and Springfield–Branson National Airport (about 93 miles 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.

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.

In popular media

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. 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".

References

1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Osage Beach, Missouri
3. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
4. "Osage Beach ~ Then & Now". City of Osage Beach. Retrieved June 4, 2019.
5. "Osage Beach, Missouri". WorldAtlas. April 5, 2022. Retrieved December 10, 2023.
6. Weaver, H. Dwight (October 8, 2012). Images of America: Osage Beach. Arcadia Publishing Library Editions. ISBN 978-1531663889.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
7. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
8. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
9. "Osage Beach, MO | Data USA". datausa.io. Retrieved December 10, 2023.
10. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
11. "Missouri Public Libraries". PublicLibraries.com. Archived from the original on June 10, 2017. Retrieved June 2, 2019.
12. Welcome to the Osage Beach Airports!. Retrieved 2020-06-06.
13. "Osage Beach Outlet Marketplace - 2022 All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (With Photos)".
14. Keegan, Harrison (November 23, 2017). "Netflix show 'Ozark' brings notoriety, but not much business to Lake of the Ozarks resort". Springfield News-Leader. Archived from the original on November 17, 2020. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
15. Havranek, Andrew (February 18, 2018). "New restaurant inspired by Netflix's "Ozark" to open in Lake Ozark". KY3. Archived from the original on November 17, 2020. Retrieved July 30, 2020.

External links

• City of Osage Beach official website

v t e Municipalities and communities of Camden County, Missouri, United States
County seat: Camdenton
Cities	Camdenton Lake Ozark‡ Linn Creek Osage Beach‡ Richland‡
Villages	Friedenswald Laurie‡ Stoutland‡ Sunrise Beach‡ Village of Four Seasons
Townships	Adair Auglaize Jackson Jasper Kiheka Niangua Osage Osceola Pawhuska Russell Warren
CDPs	Climax Springs Macks Creek Montreal
Other communities	Bannister Barnumton Branch Damsel Decaturville Green Bay Terrace Hugo Hurricane Deck Neongwah Passover Purvis Roach Sagrada Toronto Wet Glaize
Footnotes	‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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v t e Municipalities and communities of Miller County, Missouri, United States
County seat: Tuscumbia
Cities	Bagnell Eldon Iberia Lake Ozark‡ Lakeside Osage Beach‡
Villages	Brumley Olean St. Elizabeth Tuscumbia
Townships	Equality Franklin Glaze Jim Henry Osage Richwoods Saline
CDP	Aurora Springs
Other communities	Atwell Brays Capps Etterville Faith Hoecker Kaiser Keethtown Marys Home Pleasant Mount Rocky Mount Saint Anthony Spring Garden Ulman Watkins West Aurora
Footnotes	‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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