Oskaloosa Kansas Map

About Oskaloosa, Kansas

Oskaloosa is a locality in Jefferson County, Kansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,113. The population density is 455.3 people per km². Oskaloosa is located at 39.2153°N, 95.3127°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 66066.

Oskaloosa, Kansas, rests on land that has seen the slow, persistent work of water and wind. It lies 17.3 miles north-north-west of Lawrence, KS (from Lawrence, KS: bearing 346°T), and is situated 5.8 miles west-north-west of McLouth. The landscape here is a quiet study in the subtle shifts of prairie terrain, where the land gently swells and recedes, hinting at the forces that shaped it over millennia. Rolling hills, softened by time and the persistent efforts of agriculture, form the dominant feature, their contours often catching the low afternoon sun in broad swathes of golden light. This is a place where the sky feels vast and the horizon, though sometimes softened by the haze of summer heat, remains a constant, defining presence. Creeks meander through the valleys, their banks often fringed with trees that offer a welcome contrast to the open fields, their rustling leaves a soft counterpoint to the silence of the plains. The history of Oskaloosa is intertwined with the agricultural pulse of Jefferson County, a rhythm established by generations of farmers who worked this fertile soil. The local economy, while perhaps not bustling, is grounded in the enduring strength of the land, primarily supporting livestock and grain production. This resilience is a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of the people who have made their homes here. The character of Oskaloosa is one of unpretentious continuity, where the past is not so much a monument as a living undercurrent, felt in the sturdy architecture of older buildings and the dependable routines of daily life. It’s a place where the passing of seasons dictates the pace, and where the simple act of watching the clouds drift across the immense Kansas sky can feel like a profound engagement with the world.

About This Oskaloosa Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oskaloosa, Kansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.215277, -95.31275. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Oskaloosa and Jefferson County.

Detailed location data for Oskaloosa includes the ZIP code (66066), telephone area code (913), county seat of Jefferson County (Oskaloosa), and school district assignment (Oskaloosa Public Schools Unified School District 341). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Oskaloosa is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.