Osage Beach, Missouri Explained

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.

History

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]

Geography

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.

Demographics

2020 census

At the 2020 census there were 4,792 people.[7]

2010 census

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.

2000 census

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.

Education

Schools

Colleges and universities

Library

Osage Beach has a public library, the Osage Beach Library.[9]

Media

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.

Television

The following is a list of television stations that broadcast from and/or are licensed to Osage Beach, Missouri.

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CallsignDisplay
Channel
NetworkCity of LicenseOwner
KRMS-LD32.1Cozi TVLake Ozark, MissouriViper Communications
32.2Real America's Voice
32.3NewsMax 2
32.4YTA TV
32.5Buzzr
32.6Fun Roads TV
32.7Classic Reruns TV
32.8Daystar
32.9WeatherNation
32.10The Country Network
KRBK49.1FoxOsage Beach, MissouriNexstar Media
49.2Antenna TV
49.3Dabl
49.4Ion

Radio

The following is a list of radio stations that broadcast from and/or are licensed to Osage Beach, Missouri.

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FrequencyCallsignNicknameFormatOwnerCity of LicenseWeb site
89.3KEYKThe Key RadioCommunity RadioOrion Center, IncOsage Beach, MOhttps://www.keygatheringplace.com/KeyRadio
90.3KCRLBott Radio NetworkChristian TalkBott RadioSunrise Beach, MOhttps://bottradionetwork.com
91.7KCVOSpirit FMChristian ContemporaryNorthwestern MediaCamdenton, MOhttps://spiritfm.org
92.7KLOZMix 92.7Hot ACBenne MediaEldon, MOhttps://www.mix927.com
93.5KRMS-FM93.5 Rocks the LakeClassic RockViper CommunicationsOsage Beach, MOhttps://www.935rocksthelake.com
95.1KTKSKS95CountryBenne MediaVersailles, MOhttps://www.lakeradio.com
97.5K248BPKRMSNews/TalkViper CommunicationsOsage Beach, MOhttps://www.krmsradio.com
98.7K254BE98.7 The CoveAdult ContemporaryViper CommunicationsOsage Beach, MOhttps://www.987thecove.com
100.9KCKPFaith 100.9Christian TalkNorthwestern MediaLaurie, MOhttps://myfaithradio.com//
101.9KZWV101.9 The WaveAdult ContemporaryZimmer RadioEldon, MOhttps://www.1019thewave.com
102.7KQULCool 102.7Classic HitsBenne MediaLake Ozark, MOhttps://www.cool1027.com
103.3K277DJKRMSNews/TalkViper CommunicationsOsage Beach, MOhttps://www.krmsradio.com
104.9K285ERClassic Country 104.9Classic CountryViper CommunicationsOsage Beach, MOhttps://www.classiccountry1049.com
107.9KCLQ107.9 The CoyoteCountryGo ProductionsLebanon, MOhttps://www.1079thecoyote.com
1150KRMSKRMSNews/TalkViper CommunicationsOsage Beach, MOhttps://www.krmsradio.com

Transportation

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.

Infrastructure

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]

Healthcare

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.

In popular media

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]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ArcGIS REST Services Directory. United States Census Bureau. August 28, 2022.
  2. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  3. Web site: Osage Beach ~ Then & Now . City of Osage Beach . 4 June 2019.
  4. Web site: 2022-04-05 . Osage Beach, Missouri . 2023-12-10 . WorldAtlas . en-US.
  5. Book: Weaver, H. Dwight . Images of America: Osage Beach . 2012-10-08 . Arcadia Publishing Library Editions . 2012 . 978-1531663889.
  6. Web site: US Gazetteer files 2010. United States Census Bureau. 2012-07-08.
  7. Web site: Osage Beach, MO Data USA . 2023-12-10 . datausa.io . en.
  8. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2012-07-08.
  9. Web site: Missouri Public Libraries . https://web.archive.org/web/20170610012728/http://www.publiclibraries.com/missouri.htm . dead . 10 June 2017 . PublicLibraries.com . 2 June 2019.
  10. https://osagebeach-mo.gov/86/Airports Welcome to the Osage Beach Airports!
  11. Web site: Osage Beach Outlet Marketplace - 2022 All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (With Photos).
  12. Web site: Netflix show 'Ozark' brings notoriety, but not much business to Lake of the Ozarks resort . . Harrison . Keegan . November 23, 2017 . July 30, 2020 . November 17, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201117001352/https://www.news-leader.com/story/news/local/ozarks/2017/11/24/netflix-show-ozark-brings-notoriety-but-not-much-business-lake-ozarks-resort/880335001/ . live .
  13. Web site: New restaurant inspired by Netflix's "Ozark" to open in Lake Ozark . . Andrew . Havranek . February 18, 2018 . July 30, 2020 . November 17, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201117001402/https://www.ky3.com/content/news/New-restaurant-inspired-by-Netflixs-Ozark-to-open-in-Lake-Ozark-474441613.html . live .