Osage Beach, Missouri facts for kids
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Osage Beach, Missouri
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Location of Osage Beach, Missouri
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| 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) |
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| • Total | 4,637 |
| • Density | 472.15/sq mi (182.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65065
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-55244 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396089 |
Osage Beach is a city in Missouri, located near the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks. It's mostly in Camden County, with a small part in Miller County. In 2020, about 4,637 people lived here.
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History of Osage Beach
Osage Beach started as a town called Zebra in 1886. Later, in 1935, its name was changed to Osage Beach. The city officially became an incorporated city in 1959.
When the Lake of the Ozarks was created, much of the original town of Zebra was flooded. Most of the businesses there decided not to rebuild in the new area.
Geography and Location
Osage Beach covers about 10.33 square miles (26.75 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water. The city is right on the shores of the Lake of the Ozarks.
Population and People
The number of people living in Osage Beach has grown over the years:
| Historical population | |||
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| 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% | |
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2010 Census Information
In 2010, there were 4,351 people living in Osage Beach. About 93.6% of the people were White. The average age of residents was 48.9 years old.
Education in Osage Beach
Osage Beach has schools for different age groups and also colleges.
Local Schools
- Osage Beach Elementary - part of the Camdenton R-III School District.
- School of the Osage - part of the Miller County R-II School District.
Colleges and Universities
- Columbia College - has a campus at the Lake of the Ozarks.
- State Fair Community College - also has a campus at the Lake of the Ozarks.
- Central Methodist University - offers classes at the Lake of the Ozarks campus.
Public Library
The city has its own public library, called the Osage Beach Library.
Media and Entertainment
Osage Beach is in two different television areas. Most of the city is in the Springfield TV market, while a smaller part is in the Columbia/Jefferson City market. Cable TV companies often offer stations from both areas.
Television Stations
Here are some TV stations that broadcast from or are licensed to Osage Beach:
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Network | City of License | Owner |
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| 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 Stations
Here are some radio stations that broadcast from or are licensed to Osage Beach:
| Frequency | Callsign | Nickname | Format | Owner | City of License | Web site |
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| 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 and Travel
Osage Beach has good ways to get around, especially for visitors.
Airports
There are two smaller airports nearby for private planes:
- Grand Glaize-Osage Beach Airport is right in the city.
- Lee C. Fine Memorial Airport is about 7 miles (11 km) away in Kaiser.
For bigger commercial flights, the closest airports are:
- Columbia Regional Airport, about 65 miles (105 km) away.
- Springfield–Branson National Airport, about 93 miles (150 km) away.
- A smaller airport, Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport, is about 53 miles (85 km) away.
Roads
US Route 54 goes right through Osage Beach. This route connects the city north to Jefferson City and south to Camdenton.
City Features
Since Osage Beach is a popular place for vacations, it has many things for tourists. This includes a large outlet mall with many well-known stores.
Healthcare Services
Osage Beach is home to Lake Regional Hospital. This hospital has a trauma center and 116 beds, providing medical and surgical care for the community.
Osage Beach in Popular Culture
The TV show Ozark is set in Osage Beach. In 2017, it was reported that the show helped make the Lake of the Ozarks more famous and brought more tourists. In 2018, a restaurant called "Marty Byrde's" opened in Lake Ozark, Missouri, inspired by the show. It even has menu items named after characters!
