[7] Osage City was a very busy coal mining town in the 19th century.

At one time, there were twenty-eight mine shafts and 1,200 men employed.

[9] The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.

[10] Osage City is part of the Topeka, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area.

The 2020 United States census counted 2,861 people, 1,210 households, and 707 families in Osage City.

There were 1,344 housing units at an average density of 426.8 per square mile (164.8/km2).

36.4% of households consisted of individuals and 19.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

[16] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 11.8% of the population.

[20][21] As of the 2010 United States census,[22] there were 2,943 people in 1,213 households, including 757 families, in the city.

At the 2000 census there were 3,034 people in 1,232 households, including 815 families, in the city.

[2][3] The community is served by Osage City USD 420 public school district.

The closest Kansas Turnpike exit is located approximately 10 miles (16 km) west of Osage City along U.S. Route 56.

Osage City was located on the National Old Trails Road, also known as the Ocean-to-Ocean Highway, that was established in 1912.