Osceola County GIS Maps
Osceola County, Iowa, has 6,192 residents across 7,538 parcels and covers 398.7 square miles. The population declined 4.2% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Osceola County is 19143.
Sibley is the county's largest population center. Osceola County also includes 5 zip codes, 5 public school districts and 27 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Osceola County Trends
- Population
- 6,192▾
- Median Home Value
- $123,800▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 3,232▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Osceola County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Osceola County Parcels
Osceola County has 7,538 mapped parcels covering 183,442 acres. The median assessed value is $86,810. The median lot size is 37.02 acres. 5,149 parcels are 10 acres or larger. The records carry 2,570 distinct owner names. Owner names and assessed values are on nearly every parcel. Lot sizes reach 86.5%. Browse the interactive Osceola County Parcel viewer here.
Osceola County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 7,538 | 100% |
| Owner name | 7,537 | 99.9% |
| Owner mailing address | 0 | 0% |
| Site address | 1,884 | 25.0% |
| Land use code | 0 | 0% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 7,537 | 99.9% |
| Land value | 0 | 0% |
| Improvement value | 0 | 0% |
| Acreage | 6,520 | 86.5% |
| Parcel boundary | 7,538 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Osceola County parcel records.
Osceola County Population
Osceola County had 6,192 residents in 2020. That was 4.2% lower than in 2010. Osceola County had 811 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 16 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Sibley, Ocheyedan and Sibley.
Population Trend in Osceola County IA
Osceola County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Osceola County Zip Codes
Osceola County has 5 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Sibley (51249), Ocheyedan (51354) and Sibley (51232). Sibley is the largest zip by population, with about 3,558 residents or 57% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 86% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Osceola County IA
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51249 | Sibley | 3,558 | ▾ -1% |
| 51354 | Ocheyedan | 974 | ▾ -11.1% |
| 51232 | Sibley | 781 | ▾ -10.7% |
| 51345 | Harris | 414 | ▴ 2.7% |
| 51350 | Melvin | 384 | ▾ -6.6% |
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Osceola County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Osceola County Demographics
Osceola County has a median age of 43.5, which makes the county a little older than Iowa overall. About 23.5% of residents are under 18, while 22% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 26% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 15.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 30.9%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Osceola County IA
Median Age
43.5
Under 18
23.5%
Age 65+
22%
Bachelor's+
15.4%
Osceola County School Districts
Osceola County is served by 5 public school districts with 3,232 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Sheldon Community, Sibley-Ocheyedan Community and Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community. Those three districts account for about 77% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Osceola County IA
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheldon Community School District | 1,179 | 36.5% | ▴ 1.6% |
| Sibley-Ocheyedan Community School District | 688 | 21.3% | ▾ -1.6% |
| Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School District | 629 | 19.5% | ▾ -3.7% |
| George-Little Rock Community School District | 395 | 12.2% | ▾ -7.9% |
| Harris-Lake Park Community School District | 341 | 10.6% | ▴ 0.3% |
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Osceola County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Osceola County Housing & Real Estate
Osceola County has a median home value of $123,800 and a median gross rent of $796. About 78% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Iowa median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $173,500 and homes spent about 51 days on the market.
Osceola County Housing Mix
Osceola County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Osceola County Housing Trends
Osceola County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Osceola County, IA
Osceola County has 245 business listings across 135 categories. The largest categories in Osceola County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (14, 5.7%), Insurance Agencies (8, 3.3%), and Beauty Salons (7, 2.9%). The full Osceola County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Osceola County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Osceola County, IA
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 14 | 5.7% |
| Insurance Agencies | 8 | 3.3% |
| Beauty Salons | 7 | 2.9% |
| Farm | 7 | 2.9% |
| Banks & Credit Unions | 6 | 2.4% |
| Parks & Recreation | 6 | 2.4% |
| Public And Government Association | 6 | 2.4% |
| Convenience Stores | 5 | 2.0% |
| Auto Repair | 5 | 2.0% |
| Shipping Center | 5 | 2.0% |
Osceola County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Pedley Dairy | Accommodation | Ocheyedan |
| Sibley Outdoor Aquatic Center | Active Life | Sibley |
| Cooperative Farmers Elevator | Agricultural Cooperatives | Ocheyedan |
| BLB Ag Service | Agricultural Service | Harris |
| Osceola County Farm Bureau | Agriculture | Sibley |
| Sibley Municipal Airport | Airport | Sibley |
| Osceola County Ambulance Service | Ambulance And Ems Services | Rock Valley |
| The Beach House | American Restaurants | Sibley |
| Clucky Chicken Antiques | Antique Store | Sibley |
| Logan's Vac Shop | Appliance Repair Service | Sibley |
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Osceola County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Osceola County Basemaps
Osceola County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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