[9] It is at the intersection of U.S. Route 59 and K-92, approximately 15 miles north of Lawrence.

[10] The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally cold winters.

[11] Oskaloosa is part of the Topeka, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area.

The 2020 United States census counted 1,110 people, 411 households, and 255 families in Oskaloosa.

There were 459 housing units at an average density of 461.8 per square mile (178.3/km2).

30.2% of households consisted of individuals and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 480 housing units at an average density of 470.6 per square mile (181.7/km2).

29.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 478 housing units at an average density of 525.8 per square mile (203.0/km2).

29.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The masthead says The Independent was established in 1860 and is six months older than the state of Kansas.

[27] Holly Allen is the managing editor and Wesley Cudney is the main reporter covering the East side of Jefferson County.