Map of Oskaloosa city, Kansas

Oskaloosa is a city in and the county seat of Jefferson County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 1110.

Oskaloosa city overview:
Name:	Oskaloosa city
LSAD Code:	25
LSAD Description:	city (suffix)
State:	Kansas
County:	Jefferson County
Founded:	1856
Incorporated:	1869
Elevation:	1,116 ft (340 m)
Total Area:	1.00 sq mi (2.59 km²)
Land Area:	0.99 sq mi (2.57 km²)
Water Area:	0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²)
Total Population:	1,110
Population Density:	1,100/sq mi (430/km²)
ZIP code:	66066
Area code:	785
FIPS code:	2053375
Website:	cityofoskaloosaks.org

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History

Oskaloosa was founded in 1856. It was named after the city of Oskaloosa, Iowa. The first post office in Oskaloosa was established in November 1856.

In 1888, Oskaloosa citizens elected Mary D. Lowman mayor with a city council composed entirely of women, making the city the first in the state to elect an all-women city administration.

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Geography

Oskaloosa is located at 39°12′57″N 95°18′50″W / 39.21583°N 95.31389°W / 39.21583; -95.31389 (39.215849, -95.313800). It is at the intersection of U.S. Route 59 and K-92, approximately 15 miles north of Lawrence. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.03 square miles (2.67 km), of which, 1.02 square miles (2.64 km) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km) is water.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally cold winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Oskaloosa has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated “Cfa” on climate maps.