Oskaloosa, Kansas
Oskaloosa is a city of 1,113 people in Jefferson County, Kansas, founded in 1856.
Why visit Oskaloosa
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks and 1 place to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Newell–Johnson–Searle House and Union Block.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 18°F.
Weather in Oskaloosa
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Oskaloosa
Oskaloosa is a city in and the county seat of Jefferson County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 1,110.
From the Wikipedia article Oskaloosa, Kansas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Newell–Johnson–Searle House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Oskaloosa, Kansas, USA
Union Block
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic building in Oskaloosa, Kansas, USA
Restaurants and cafes1
Walnut Street Coffee and Deli
Cafe · Coffee Shop
409 Walnut Street, Oskaloosa
Tu-Fr 07:00-16:00; Sa 08:00-14:00
Churches and places of worship6
Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 0.4 mi
9090 Walnut Street
Shopping1
History
Oskaloosa was founded in 1856. It was named after the city of Oskaloosa, Iowa. The first post office in Oskaloosa was established in November 1856.
In 1888, Oskaloosa citizens elected Mary D. Lowman mayor with a city council composed entirely of women, making the city the first in the state to elect an all-women city administration.
From the History section of Oskaloosa, Kansas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Map of Oskaloosa
19 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 18°F | 1.0 in | 4.7 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 22°F | 1.3 in | 4.5 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 31°F | 2.5 in | 1.6 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 42°F | 3.5 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 76°F | 54°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 64°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 68°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 66°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 57°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 44°F | 2.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 32°F | 2.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 22°F | 1.8 in | 3.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Oskaloosa 4 Ne (3 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
Jefferson County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-06-20: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding,Landslides,And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2019-05-28: Tornadoes And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2015-07-20: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2010-03-09: Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lawrence Regional Airport (LWC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 15 miles away.
- Lawrence 18 mi south, about 29 min by car
- Basehor 21 mi east, about 34 min by car
- Leavenworth 22 mi east, about 36 min by car
- Lansing 22 mi east, about 36 min by car
- Eudora 23 mi southeast, about 36 min by car
- Topeka 24 mi southwest, about 39 min by car
- Atchison 26 mi north, about 41 min by car
- Bonner Springs 26 mi east, about 41 min by car
- De Soto 26 mi southeast, about 41 min by car
- Kansas City 31 mi east, about 50 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
Loading what members have shared...
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, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Oskaloosa, Kansas 9-16-2014, Ichabod, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Union Block Building viewed from the North, Oskaloosa, KS, Jcakp, CC BY-SA 4.0
Page built October 30, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us or suggest a place.