Oconto, NE

Nebraska

Oconto is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 170.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
170 Population 850/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $29,459 per capita
$57,500 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Home Value $57,500
80% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.0%
5% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.4%
26% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.5%
25% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.3%
33% lower than US avg

How Oconto Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population170
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density850/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 85%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$29,459
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$882M
Commute23 min

Housing

Home Value$57,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity40.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression18.5%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation2,566 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.0%
High School+96.0%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute23 min
Broadband72.0%
Libraries7

Is Oconto a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Oconto receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Oconto offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. 8.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Oconto is $57,500, 80% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership.

Education

32.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Oconto experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Oconto has a population of 170 with a density of 850 people per square mile. The median age is 45.2 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (84.7%).

Population

170
Total Population
850
People / sq mi
45.2yrs
Median Age
16% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 58.2%
Female 41.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Oconto vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.3%
15% above US avg
Spanish9.7%
28% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Oconto vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Oconto is N/A. The unemployment rate is 4.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Oconto vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$29,459
Avg Weekly Wage$961
IRS Avg AGI$58,725

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.5%
25% above US avg
Poverty Rate8.3%
33% below US avg
Establishments (County)488
County GDP$882M

Business (County)

Restaurants32
Healthcare34
Retail70
Manufacturing7

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,290
6% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.72%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.5 min
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Oconto is $57,500, 80% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$57,500
80% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$706
1 Bedroom$791
2 Bedrooms$1,001
3 Bedrooms$1,274
4 Bedrooms$1,409

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,290
6% below US avg
Effective Rate5.72%
In Oconto, 40.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 18.5% report depression. 25.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Oconto vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.4%
26% above US avg
Diabetes9.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure30.7%
Asthma9.7%
COPD6.0%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.4%
Physical Inactivity25.9%
Depression18.5%
Mental Distress15.6%
Physical Distress11.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate87.7%
Checkup Rate73.0%
Premature Death8,243/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.9/10
Exercise Access53.7%
Healthcare Facilities34

Crime Rates: Oconto vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Safety Score

Oconto has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,566 ft (782 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density850/sq mi
Coordinates41.1417°N, 99.7619°W
County FIPS31041
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 32.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 72.3-point margin. 72.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 85.7%
D 13.4%

Winner: Republican by 72.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.0%
5% below US avg
High School+96.0%
School Test Score5.81
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density850/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access72.0%
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities34
Restaurants32
Retail Stores70

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.5 min
Work from Home0.0%

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