Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area
Oconto Falls is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 2,979. Residents earn $47,786 per year, which is 36% below the national average.
Based on current data, Oconto Falls receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Oconto Falls offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Oconto Falls is $47,786, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Oconto Falls is $145,100, 49% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $670 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
22.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Oconto Falls has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.1 inches, including 56.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 98.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.5% |
| 89% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $47,786 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,364 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $898 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,461 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.1% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 932 |
| County GDP | $1,351M |
| Restaurants | 100 |
| Healthcare | 115 |
| Retail | 98 |
| Manufacturing | 49 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,861 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.35% |
| Commute Time | 26.5 min |
| Work from Home | 6.9% |
| Census Median | $145,100 |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $272,921 |
| Median List Price | $174,900 |
| Median List Price | $174,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $100 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.9% |
| Price Drops | 28.6% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Census Median Rent | $670 |
| 42% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 58.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,861 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.35% |
| Obesity | 44.3% |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.9% |
| Asthma | 12.0% |
| COPD | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.3% |
| Depression | 26.8% |
| Mental Distress | 19.3% |
| Physical Distress | 14.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.7% |
| Premature Death | 6,794/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 59.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 115 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 42.6°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.1 inches |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 56.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 726 ft (221 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,034/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8753°N, 88.1455°W |
| County FIPS | 55083 |
Winner: Republican by 43 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.6% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,034/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 115 |
| Restaurants | 100 |
| Retail Stores | 98 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 26.5 min |
| Work from Home | 6.9% |