Osakis
Lake Life. Local Opportunity.
Easy Connections.
Osakis is a welcoming central Minnesota community shaped by Lake Osakis, local businesses, recreation, schools, and strong regional connections. Located near Interstate 94 and connected to miles of paved trails, Osakis offers the character of small-town living with convenient access to Alexandria, St. Cloud, and communities throughout the region.
Welcome to Osakis
A Lakeside Community With
More Within Reach.
Osakis brings together the pace of a small community with many of the everyday services people value close to home. Local shops, restaurants, healthcare, schools, parks, recreation, and community organizations all contribute to a city that serves residents throughout the surrounding area.
Its location near Interstate 94 provides strong regional access, while Lake Osakis and the community’s trail connections create opportunities for recreation, tourism, and year-round quality of life.
Osakis, Minnesota
Osakis. Life by the lake.
Set along Lake Osakis, the community brings together lakeside recreation, regional trails, and local businesses near Interstate 94. Explore the people, homes, workforce, and household resources that shape life and economic development in Osakis.
People & community
A snapshot of the people and households that make up Osakis.
Population estimate
Estimated residents
Median age
Years
Households
Occupied housing units
Population by age
Explore the age groups represented in the community.
| Category | Estimated count |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 79 |
| 5–9 | 99 |
| 10–14 | 99 |
| 15–19 | 117 |
| 20–24 | 99 |
| 25–29 | 84 |
| 30–34 | 94 |
| 35–39 | 94 |
| 40–44 | 61 |
| 45–49 | 39 |
| 50–54 | 87 |
| 55–59 | 105 |
| 60–64 | 142 |
| 65–69 | 95 |
| 70–74 | 63 |
| 75–79 | 90 |
| 80–84 | 73 |
| 85+ | 103 |
U.S. Census Bureau · 2020–2024 ACS five-year estimate
Survey estimates; chart margins of error are not shown.
Homes & housing
Explore home values, rental costs, and the balance of owner-occupied and rented homes.
Median home value
Owner-occupied homes
Median monthly gross rent
Monthly rent and applicable utility costs
Owner & renter households
See how occupied homes are divided between owners and renters.
| Category | Estimated count |
|---|---|
| Owner occupied | 487 |
| Renter occupied | 285 |
U.S. Census Bureau · 2020–2024 ACS five-year estimate
Survey estimates; chart margins of error are not shown.
Income & household resources
Household income and poverty measures provide context for local economic development.
Median household income
Household income
Per capita income
Income per resident
Poverty rate
Share below the poverty level
People below the poverty level
Estimated people
Workforce & education
Explore the resident labor force and educational attainment in Osakis.
Civilian labor force
Residents age 16 and older
The civilian labor force includes residents who are employed or unemployed and looking for work. This measure describes residents, rather than jobs located within the city.
Educational attainment
Education levels among residents age 25 and older.
| Category | Estimated count |
|---|---|
| Less than high school | 100 |
| High school / GED | 420 |
| Some college, no degree | 193 |
| Associate’s degree | 201 |
| Bachelor’s degree | 123 |
| Graduate / professional degree | 93 |
U.S. Census Bureau · 2020–2024 ACS five-year estimate
Survey estimates; chart margins of error are not shown.
How Osakis works
A closer look at commuting patterns and working from home.
Drive alone
Share of workers age 16+
Carpool
Share of workers age 16+
Use public transit
Share of workers age 16+
Work from home
Share of workers age 16+
Residents working from home
Workers age 16 and older
These are selected work and commuting measures. Walking, cycling, and other travel modes are not shown.
Connected at home
Broadband subscriptions offer a household-level view of digital connectivity.
Households with broadband
Share of households with a subscription
Broadband households
Number of households with a subscription
These figures describe household subscriptions, not internet speeds or service availability at a specific address.
A Look Back
A Lakeside Community Built Over Generations.
Osakis has grown alongside the lake that bears its name, with civic investment, transportation, local businesses, and community institutions helping shape the city across generations.
Osakis Incorporates
Osakis officially incorporates on February 18, establishing a formal foundation for local government in the growing lakeside community.
A Depression-Era Landmark
Osakis City Hall is constructed through the Works Progress Administration. Inside, a carved mural created as part of the WPA project depicts the history and development of the area.
Investing in Local Opportunity
The City Council establishes the Osakis Economic Development Authority to support job creation, business growth, the local tax base, and the community’s long-term economic well-being.
Growing With Its Lakeside Identity
Osakis continues to build on its lake, trail connections, business community, schools, regional access, and small-town character while planning for future growth.
Community Highlights
Lake Days. Trail Miles. Local Opportunity.
Recreation, regional connections, and local investment give Osakis a distinctive place in central Minnesota.
Life on Lake Osakis
Park Osagi, the city beach, public lake access, and the lake itself give residents and visitors plenty of ways to enjoy fishing, boating, picnics, and time along the water.
Where the Trails Meet
Osakis connects the Central Lakes State Trail with the Lake Wobegon Regional Trail, creating miles of paved routes for walking, cycling, and exploring neighboring communities.
Built for Local Business
Interstate access, an established industrial park, and the Osakis Economic Development Authority provide businesses with regional connections and resources for growth.
Life in Osakis
Small-Town Living With Lake Life at the Center.
Life in Osakis is closely connected to Lake Osakis, local businesses, schools, parks, community organizations, and the gathering places that make everyday life feel close to home.
Residents and visitors can enjoy the lake, city parks, trails, local shopping and dining, community events, and easy regional travel, creating a community where recreation and everyday convenience come together.
Explore Osakis
Find Your Place by the Lake.
Whether you are considering Osakis as a place to live, grow a business, invest, or simply enjoy more of central Minnesota, TCDC can help connect you with local contacts, properties, resources, and opportunities.
City Information
Mayor
Judy Dvorsak
City Clerk/Treasurer
Angela Jacobson
Deputy Clerk
Lynnette Swenstad
City office phone
City office email
City hall address
Office hours
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM