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Osceola, Indiana
Osceola is a town of 2,593 people in St. Joseph County, Indiana, founded in 1837.
Why visit Osceola
Townapedia lists 4 parks and trails and 1 place to eat in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 17°F.
Weather in Osceola
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Osceola
Osceola is a town in Penn Township, St. Joseph County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2020 census, Osceola had a population of 2,590. It is part of the South Bend–Mishawaka, IN-MI, Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Osceola, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes1
Churches and places of worship3
Gas and EV charging2
History
Osceola was platted in 1837. The town was named after Osceola, leader of the Seminole. A post office has been in operation at Osceola since 1854.
From the History section of Osceola, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Schools, colleges and libraries35
Map of Osceola
45 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 17°F | 2.7 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 19°F | 2.3 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 27°F | 2.4 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 38°F | 3.6 in |
| May | 70°F | 50°F | 4.3 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 59°F | 4.2 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 63°F | 4.1 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 61°F | 4.2 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 54°F | 3.7 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 42°F | 4.0 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 32°F | 2.9 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 23°F | 2.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for S Bend (9 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
St. Joseph County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-08-15: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-05-04: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2009-04-22: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Elkhart Municipal Airport (EKI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Mishawaka 5 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Granger 6 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Elkhart 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Dunlap 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Notre Dame 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Gilmer Park 9 mi west, about 15 min by car
- South Bend 10 mi west, about 16 min by car
- Roseland 10 mi west, about 15 min by car
- Ardmore 13 mi west, about 21 min by car
- Goshen 14 mi southeast, about 23 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Mishawaka-indiana-st-joe-river, Tysto, Public domain
- Penn Township, IN, USA - panoramio (11), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- Sunset Skys - panoramio, Mavision PC, CC BY 3.0
- Vivid colors of the dimming sky - panoramio, Mavision PC, CC BY 3.0
- Momma Duck ^ Ducklings - panoramio, Mavision PC, CC BY 3.0
- Colors of the setting Sky - panoramio, Mavision PC, CC BY 3.0
- Noon time sun - panoramio, Mavision PC, CC BY 3.0
- Opening in Woodlands - panoramio, Mavision PC, CC BY 3.0
- Penn Township, IN, USA - panoramio (28), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- Penn Township, IN, USA - panoramio (20), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- Woodlands - panoramio (2), Mavision PC, CC BY 3.0
- Penn Township, IN, USA - panoramio (19), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- Penn Township, IN, USA - panoramio (13), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- Penn Township, IN, USA - panoramio (26), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- Penn Township, IN, USA - panoramio (17), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- Penn Township, IN, USA - panoramio (27), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- Penn Township, IN, USA - panoramio (23), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- Penn Township, IN, USA - panoramio (14), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- Penn Township, IN, USA - panoramio (21), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- Penn Township, IN, USA - panoramio (22), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- Penn Township, IN, USA - panoramio (24), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- Penn Township, IN, USA - panoramio (25), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- Penn Township, IN, USA - panoramio (16), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- Penn Township, IN, USA - panoramio (15), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- Penn Township, IN, USA - panoramio (18), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
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