| Osage Beach, Missouri | |
| Settlement Type: | City |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | United States |
| Subdivision Type1: | State |
| Subdivision Name1: | Missouri |
| Subdivision Type2: | Counties |
| Subdivision Name2: | Camden, Miller |
| Leader Title: | Mayor |
| Leader Name: | Michael Harmison |
| Leader Title1: | Administrator |
| Leader Name1: | Jeana Woods |
| Established Title: | Founded |
| Established Date: | 1886 (as Zebra) 1935 (as Osage Beach) |
| Established Title1: | Incorporated |
| Established Date1: | 1959 |
| Unit Pref: | Imperial |
| Area Footnotes: | [1] |
| Area Total Km2: | 26.92 |
| Area Land Km2: | 25.44 |
| Area Water Km2: | 1.48 |
| Area Total Sq Mi: | 10.39 |
| Area Land Sq Mi: | 9.82 |
| Area Water Sq Mi: | 0.57 |
| Population As Of: | 2020 |
| Population Est: | 4,804 |
| Pop Est As Of: | 2023 |
| Population Total: | 4637 |
| Population Density Km2: | 182.29 |
| Population Density Sq Mi: | 472.15 |
| Timezone: | Central (CST) |
| Utc Offset: | -6 |
| Timezone Dst: | CDT |
| Utc Offset Dst: | -5 |
| Elevation Ft: | 656 |
| Coordinates: | 38.1353°N -92.6478°W |
| Postal Code Type: | ZIP code |
| Postal Code: | 65065 |
| Area Code: | 573 |
| Blank Name: | FIPS code |
| Blank Info: | 29-55244[2] |
| Blank1 Name: | GNIS feature ID |
| Blank1 Info: | 2396089 |
| Blank1 Name Sec2: | U.S. Routes |
| Website: | http://www.osagebeach-mo.gov/ |
Osage Beach is a city in Camden and Miller counties in the U.S. state of Missouri, near the Lake of the Ozarks. Most of the city is in Camden County, while a small eastern sliver is in Miller County. The population was 4,792 at the 2020 census.
Osage Beach was founded in 1886 as Zebra before being renamed as Osage Beach in 1935. Osage Beach was incorporated in 1959.[3] [4]
When the Lake of the Ozarks was created, it caused the flooding of much of Zebra. Most of the town's merchants chose not to establish new locations.[5]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.33sqmi, of which 9.75sqmi is land and 0.58sqmi is water.[6] The city is located on the shores of the Lake of the Ozarks.
At the 2020 census there were 4,792 people.[7]
At the 2010 census there were 4,351 people, 2,038 households, and 1,166 families living in the city. The population density was 446.3PD/sqmi. There were 5,261 housing units at an average density of 539.6/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.6% White, 1.1% African American, 0.6% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 2.4% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.8%.[8]
Of the 2,038 households 19.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.3% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.8% were non-families. 35.3% of households were one person and 13% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.04 and the average family size was 2.57.
The median age was 48.9 years. 15.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.2% were from 25 to 44; 31.3% were from 45 to 64; and 24% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.
At the 2000 census there were 3,662 people, 1,687 households, and 1,035 families living in the city. The population density was 389.8sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 4,055 housing units at an average density of 431.6sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the city was 97.35% White, 0.76% African American, 0.41% Native American, 0.49% Asian, 0.16% from other races, and 0.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.20% of the total population.Of the 1,687 households 19.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.6% were non-families. 31.6% of households were one person and 10.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.58.
The age distribution was 16.0% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 29.3% from 45 to 64, and 20.3% 65 or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females there were 96.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.9 males.
The median household income was $38,448 and the median family income was $49,554. Males had a median income of $30,444 versus $21,440 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,685. About 4.5% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.3% of those under age 18 and 6.4% of those age 65 or over.
Osage Beach has a public library, the Osage Beach Library.[9]
Osage Beach is split between two television markets. While Camden County is part of the Springfield television market, Miller County is part of the Columbia/Jefferson City market. Charter Communications' cable system carries stations from both cities. DirecTV and Dish Network subscribers in the city receive Springfield stations, mainly because the bulk of the city is in Camden County.
The following is a list of television stations that broadcast from and/or are licensed to Osage Beach, Missouri.
| Callsign | Display Channel | Network | City of License | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KRMS-LD | 32.1 | Cozi TV | Lake Ozark, Missouri | Viper Communications |
| 32.2 | Real America's Voice | |||
| 32.3 | NewsMax 2 | |||
| 32.4 | YTA TV | |||
| 32.5 | Buzzr | |||
| 32.6 | Fun Roads TV | |||
| 32.7 | Classic Reruns TV | |||
| 32.8 | Daystar | |||
| 32.9 | WeatherNation | |||
| 32.10 | The Country Network | |||
| KRBK | 49.1 | Fox | Osage Beach, Missouri | Nexstar Media |
| 49.2 | Antenna TV | |||
| 49.3 | Dabl | |||
| 49.4 | Ion | |||
The following is a list of radio stations that broadcast from and/or are licensed to Osage Beach, Missouri.
| Frequency | Callsign | Nickname | Format | Owner | City of License | Web site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89.3 | KEYK | The Key Radio | Community Radio | Orion Center, Inc | Osage Beach, MO | https://www.keygatheringplace.com/KeyRadio | |
| 90.3 | KCRL | Bott Radio Network | Christian Talk | Bott Radio | Sunrise Beach, MO | https://bottradionetwork.com | |
| 91.7 | KCVO | Spirit FM | Christian Contemporary | Northwestern Media | Camdenton, MO | https://spiritfm.org | |
| 92.7 | KLOZ | Mix 92.7 | Hot AC | Benne Media | Eldon, MO | https://www.mix927.com | |
| 93.5 | KRMS-FM | 93.5 Rocks the Lake | Classic Rock | Viper Communications | Osage Beach, MO | https://www.935rocksthelake.com | |
| 95.1 | KTKS | KS95 | Country | Benne Media | Versailles, MO | https://www.lakeradio.com | |
| 97.5 | K248BP | KRMS | News/Talk | Viper Communications | Osage Beach, MO | https://www.krmsradio.com | |
| 98.7 | K254BE | 98.7 The Cove | Adult Contemporary | Viper Communications | Osage Beach, MO | https://www.987thecove.com | |
| 100.9 | KCKP | Faith 100.9 | Christian Talk | Northwestern Media | Laurie, MO | https://myfaithradio.com// | |
| 101.9 | KZWV | 101.9 The Wave | Adult Contemporary | Zimmer Radio | Eldon, MO | https://www.1019thewave.com | |
| 102.7 | KQUL | Cool 102.7 | Classic Hits | Benne Media | Lake Ozark, MO | https://www.cool1027.com | |
| 103.3 | K277DJ | KRMS | News/Talk | Viper Communications | Osage Beach, MO | https://www.krmsradio.com | |
| 104.9 | K285ER | Classic Country 104.9 | Classic Country | Viper Communications | Osage Beach, MO | https://www.classiccountry1049.com | |
| 107.9 | KCLQ | 107.9 The Coyote | Country | Go Productions | Lebanon, MO | https://www.1079thecoyote.com | |
| 1150 | KRMS | KRMS | News/Talk | Viper Communications | Osage Beach, MO | https://www.krmsradio.com |
There are two general aviation airports in the Osage Beach area: Grand Glaize-Osage Beach Airport, which is within the city limits, and Lee C. Fine Memorial Airport, which is located about away in Kaiser.[10]
The nearest primary commercial airports are Columbia Regional Airport (about 65miles away) and Springfield–Branson National Airport (about 93miles away). The smaller Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport is about away.
US Route 54 runs through Osage Beach. US Route 54 runs north to Jefferson City. US Route 54 runs south to Camdenton.
As Osage Beach is predominantly a resort town, as such it boasts several tourist attractions and amenities, including an outlet mall with major national brands.[11]
Osage Beach is home to Lake Regional Hospital. Part of the Lake Regional Health system, this general medical and surgical hospital houses a trauma center and has a total of 116 beds.
The TV series Ozark is set in Osage Beach. In November 2017, it was reported that the series helped increase tourism and notoriety of the Lake of the Ozarks, but did not have a significant economic impact.[12] In February 2018, a restaurant called "Marty Byrde's" was opened in Lake Ozark, Missouri, that is inspired by the series, and includes menu items based on the show, including "Ruth's Smoked Wings".[13]