At a Glance
Home Value
$57,500
Zillow: $188,330
Bachelor's Degree+
32.0%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
14.7% smoking rate
How Oconto Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oconto's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oconto a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oconto is $57,500 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $188,330. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Education
32.0% of adults in Oconto hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% below the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oconto has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population170
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density850/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born8.8%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$29,459
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$882M
Avg Weekly Wage$961
Housing
Home Value$57,500
Rent
Ownership91.4%
Zillow$188,330
Housing Units81
Rent Burden25.0%
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,243/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain22.9 in/yr
Elevation2,566 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.0%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute23 min
Broadband79.0%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Oconto was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.