Median Income $58,125

23% lower than US avg

Home Value $95,900

66% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 6.6%

80% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 42.1%

31% higher than US avg

Unemployment 1.7%

53% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 6.3%

49% lower than US avg

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

People

Population259

Median Age47.6 yrs

Density85/mi²

Male / Female65% / 35%

Largest GroupWhite 90%

Veterans8.8%

Economy

Median Income$58,125

Per Capita$25,678

Unemployment1.7%

Poverty6.3%

County GDP$743M

Commute10 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$95,900

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Zillow$211,861

Housing Units143

Health

Obesity42.1%

Uninsured9.8%

Smoking18.1%

Depression23.6%

Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (5°C)

AQI38 (Good)

Rain34.2 in/yr

Sunny Days270/yr

Elevation1,556 ft (474 m)

Education

Bachelor's+6.6%

High School+83.4%

Graduate+0.5%

School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%

Commute10 min

Broadband98.0%

Libraries3

Is Ogema a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ogema receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Ogema offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ogema is $58,125, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 10 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ogema is $95,900, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

6.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Ogema has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 270 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches, including 57.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Ogema has a population of 259 with a density of 85 people per square mile. The median age is 47.6 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.6%), with 6.2% Black.

Population

259

Total Population

People / sq mi

47.6yrs

Median Age

22% above US avg

3.0mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 65.3%

Female 34.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Ogema vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	98.7%
	26% above US avg
Spanish	1.3%
	90% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Ogema vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ogema is $58,125, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 10 minutes.

Income: Ogema vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$58,125
	23% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$25,678
Avg Weekly Wage	$940
IRS Avg AGI	$57,829

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	1.7%
	53% below US avg
Poverty Rate	6.3%
	49% below US avg
Establishments (County)	434
County GDP	$743M

Business (County)

Restaurants	41
Healthcare	36
Retail	52
Manufacturing	34

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$4,067
	16% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate	4.24%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	10.2 min
Drive Alone	40.6%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	4.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Ogema is $95,900, 66% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $211,861.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$95,900
	66% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$211,861

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$797
1 Bedroom	$872
2 Bedrooms	$1,097
3 Bedrooms	$1,405
4 Bedrooms	$1,572

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	96.9%
Housing Units	143
Median Year Built	1953

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$4,067
	16% above US avg
Effective Rate	4.24%

In Ogema, 42.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.8% of residents lack health insurance. 18.1% are current smokers. 23.6% report depression. 28.9% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	42.1%
	31% above US avg
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart Disease	6.1%
High Blood Pressure	30.0%
Asthma	10.6%
COPD	6.8%
Cancer	7.0%
Stroke	3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	18.1%
	29% above US avg
Binge Drinking	22.6%
Physical Inactivity	28.9%
Depression	23.6%
Mental Distress	17.5%
Physical Distress	13.5%
Short Sleep	36.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	91.0%
Uninsured	9.8%
	14% above US avg
Checkup Rate	73.8%
Dental Visits	62.1%
Premature Death	6,009/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.2/10
Exercise Access	65.9%
Healthcare Facilities	36

Ogema has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 34.2 inches. The area enjoys 270 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-11°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	41.8°F
	23% below US avg
January Average	11°F (-11°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	270 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	34.2 inches
	10% below US avg
Snowfall	57.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	1,556 ft (474 m)
Area	3.0 sq mi (7.9 km²)
Population Density	85/sq mi
Coordinates	45.4566°N, 90.3003°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	55099

It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 6.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 31.1-point margin. 98.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.1%

D 33.9%

Winner: Republican by 31.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	6.6%
	80% below US avg
High School+	83.4%
Graduate Degree+	0.5%
School Test Score	5.81

D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9	Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density	85/sq mi
Total Area	3.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	98.0%
Public Libraries	3
Healthcare Facilities	36
Restaurants	41
Retail Stores	52

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	10.2 min
Drive Alone	40.6%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	4.9%

Ogema, WI

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

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Ogema a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Ogema vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Ogema vs U.S. Average

Income: Ogema vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities