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Osage Beach, Missouri
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Location of Osage Beach, Missouri
Country United States
State Missouri
Counties Camden, Miller
Founded 1886 (as Zebra)
1935 (as Osage Beach)
Incorporated 1959
Area
 • Total 10.39 sq mi (26.92 km2)
 • Land 9.82 sq mi (25.44 km2)
 • Water 0.57 sq mi (1.48 km2)
Elevation
656 ft (200 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 4,637
 • Estimate 
(2023)
4,804
 • Density 472.15/sq mi (182.29/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
65065
Area code(s) 573
FIPS code 29-55244
GNIS feature ID 2396089
U.S. Routes US 54.svg
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.

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.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.33 square miles (26.75 km2), of which 9.75 square miles (25.25 km2) is land and 0.58 square miles (1.50 km2) is water. The city is located on the shores of the Lake of the Ozarks.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1960 741
1970 1,091 47.2%
1980 1,992 82.6%
1990 2,599 30.5%
2000 3,662 40.9%
2010 4,351 18.8%
2020 4,637 6.6%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

At the 2020 census there were 4,792 people.

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 446.3 inhabitants per square mile (172.3/km2). There were 5,261 housing units at an average density of 539.6 per square mile (208.3/km2). 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%.

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.

Education

Schools

  • Osage Beach Elementary-Camdenton R-III
  • School of the Osage (Miller County R-II School District)

Colleges and universities

  • Columbia College - Lake of the Ozarks campus
  • State Fair Community College - Lake of the Ozarks campus
  • Central Methodist University - Lake of the Ozarks campus

Library

Osage Beach has a public library, the Osage Beach Library.

Media

Greetings from Osage Beach, Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri - Large Letter Postcard
Postcard featuring Osage Beach

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.

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

Radio

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 [1]
90.3 KCRL Bott Radio Network Christian Talk Bott Radio Sunrise Beach, MO [2]
91.7 KCVO Spirit FM Christian Contemporary Northwestern Media Camdenton, MO [3]
92.7 KLOZ Mix 92.7 Hot AC Benne Media Eldon, MO [4]
93.5 KRMS-FM 93.5 Rocks the Lake Classic Rock Viper Communications Osage Beach, MO [5]
95.1 KTKS KS95 Country Benne Media Versailles, MO [6]
97.5 K248BP KRMS News/Talk Viper Communications Osage Beach, MO [7]
98.7 K254BE 98.7 The Cove Adult Contemporary Viper Communications Osage Beach, MO [8]
100.9 KCKP Faith 100.9 Christian Talk Northwestern Media Laurie, MO [9]
101.9 KZWV 101.9 The Wave Adult Contemporary Zimmer Radio Eldon, MO [10]
102.7 KQUL Cool 102.7 Classic Hits Benne Media Lake Ozark, MO [11]
103.3 K277DJ KRMS News/Talk Viper Communications Osage Beach, MO [12]
104.9 K285ER Classic Country 104.9 Classic Country Viper Communications Osage Beach, MO [13]
107.9 KCLQ 107.9 The Coyote Country Go Productions Lebanon, MO [14]
1150 KRMS KRMS News/Talk Viper Communications Osage Beach, MO [15]

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 7 miles (11 km) away in Kaiser.

The nearest primary commercial airports are Columbia Regional Airport (about 65 miles [105 km] away) and Springfield–Branson National Airport (about 93 miles [150 km] away). The smaller Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport is about 53 miles (85 km) 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.

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. 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".

See also

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