Oskaloosa, Kansas

Oskaloosa is a city in Jefferson County, Kansas, United States. It is also the county seat of Jefferson County. In 2010, 1,113 people lived there.
History.
Oskaloosa was created in 1856. It was named after the city of Oskaloosa, Iowa. The first post office in Oskaloosa was created in November 1856.
In 1888, Oskaloosa people elected Mary D. Lowman mayor with a city council composed entirely of women. This makes the city the first in Kansas to elect a city administration that has only women.
Geography.
Oskaloosa is at (39.215849, -95.313800). It is at the intersection of U.S. Route 59 and K-92, about 15 miles north of Lawrence. The United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of . Of that, is land and is water.
Climate.
Oskaloosa has hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. The Köppen Climate Classification system says that Oskaloosa has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
People.
Oskaloosa is part of the Topeka, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area.
2010 census.
The 2010 census there were 1,113 people, 435 households, and 281 families living in Oskaloosa.