Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area
Oconto is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 4,623. Residents earn $62,704 per year, which is 17% below the national average.
Based on current data, Oconto receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. 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.
The median household income in Oconto is $62,704, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. 8.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Oconto is $133,900, 53% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $780 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Oconto is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 134 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,788 per 100,000, 42% above the national average.
13.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Oconto has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches, including 51.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 95.9% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.1% |
| 69% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $62,704 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,870 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $946 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,968 |
| Unemployment | 1.1% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.7% |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 575 |
| County GDP | $1,082M |
| Restaurants | 50 |
| Healthcare | 41 |
| Retail | 57 |
| Manufacturing | 37 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,823 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.35% |
| Commute Time | 23.3 min |
| Work from Home | 6.3% |
| Census Median | $133,900 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $236,316 |
| Median List Price | $153,000 |
| Median List Price | $153,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $117 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.1% |
| Price Drops | 8.3% |
| Inventory | 12 |
| Census Median Rent | $780 |
| 33% below US avg |
| Studio | $723 |
| 1 Bedroom | $793 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $973 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,272 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,288 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,823 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.35% |
| Obesity | 43.6% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.1% |
| Depression | 25.9% |
| Mental Distress | 19.1% |
| Physical Distress | 14.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.9% |
| Premature Death | 6,209/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 50.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 41 |
| Total Violent | 133.8/100K |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 133.8/100K |
| Total Property | 2,787.7/100K |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 379.1/100K |
| Theft | 2,274.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 133.8/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 44.6°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.8 inches |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 51.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 590 ft (180 m) |
| Area | 6.8 sq mi (17.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 682/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8927°N, 87.8685°W |
| County FIPS | 55061 |
Winner: Republican by 33.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.6% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.1% |
| School Test Score | 6.00 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 682/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 41 |
| Restaurants | 50 |
| Retail Stores | 57 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 23.3 min |
| Work from Home | 6.3% |