Oconto Falls, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Oconto County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,979 Population 1,034/sq mi density
$47,786 Median Income $27,364 per capita
$145,100 Home Value $288,968 Zillow
$670 Median Rent 32.3% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
33 Violent Crime/100K 534 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$47,786 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$145,100 home value, $670/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
33 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Oconto Falls, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,786
36% below
$27,364 per capita
Home Value
$145,100
49% below
Zillow: $288,968
Median Rent
$670/mo
42% below
32.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
33/100K
91% below
534/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.6%
33% below
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.3%
38% above
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Oconto Falls Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Oconto Falls's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
64%
Home Value
51%
Rent
58%
Poverty
33%
Bachelor's
67%
Unemployment
92%
Crime
9%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Oconto Falls a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Oconto Falls residents earn a median household income of $47,786 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,364. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 932 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Oconto Falls is $145,100 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $288,968. Median rent is $670/month, with 32.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.

Safety & Crime

Oconto Falls reports 33 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 534/100K.

Education

22.6% of adults in Oconto Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Oconto Falls has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,979
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density1,034/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans3.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$47,786
Per Capita$27,364
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$1,351M
Avg Weekly Wage$898

Housing

A+
Home Value$145,100
Rent$670
Ownership58.1%
Zillow$288,968
Housing Units1,318
Rent Burden32.3%

Crime

F
Violent33/100K
Property534/100K

Health

Obesity44.3%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death6,794/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain33.8 in/yr
Elevation726 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.6%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute27 min
Broadband82.1%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Oconto Falls was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Green Bay/Austin Straubel International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.390 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.