Oostburg, WI

Wisconsin · Sheboygan County · Sheboygan Metro

Oostburg is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 3,077. Residents earn $87,276 per year, which is 16% above the national average.

3.6 /5.0

B+ Good

3,077 Population 1,516/sq mi density

$87,276 Median Income $38,649 per capita

$230,400 Home Value $298,880 Zillow

$931 Median Rent 19.4% income on rent

46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr

51 Violent Crime/100K 1,158 property/100K

B+

Overall

3.6 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

4.7 / 5.0

$87,276 median income, 1.8% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$230,400 home value, $931/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

51 violent crimes/100K (86% below avg)

B+

Education

3.6 / 5.0

32.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $87,276

16% higher than US avg

Home Value $230,400

18% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 51/100K

86% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 32.2%

4% lower than US avg

Median Rent $931

20% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 35.9%

12% higher than US avg

Unemployment 1.8%

50% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 1.0%

92% lower than US avg

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

People

Population3,077

Median Age44.6 yrs

Density1,516/mi²

Male / Female48% / 53%

Largest GroupWhite 90%

Veterans6.1%

Economy

A+

Median Income$87,276

Per Capita$38,649

Unemployment1.8%

Poverty1.0%

County GDP$9,431M

Commute21 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$230,400

Rent$931

Ownership84.5%

Zillow$298,880

Housing Units1,252

Rent Burden19.4%

Crime

Violent51/100K

Property1,158/100K

Health

Obesity35.9%

Uninsured6.9%

Smoking13.2%

Depression24.2%

Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)

AQI38 (Good)

Rain34.6 in/yr

Sunny Days260/yr

Elevation711 ft (217 m)

Education

B+

Bachelor's+32.2%

High School+96.2%

Graduate+10.5%

School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%

Commute21 min

Broadband89.0%

EV Stations7

Libraries8

Is Oostburg a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Oostburg receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Oostburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Oostburg is $87,276, 16% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Oostburg is $230,400, 18% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $931 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Oostburg is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 51 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,158 per 100,000, 41% below the national average.

Education

32.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Oostburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches, including 48.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Oostburg has a population of 3,077 with a density of 1,516 people per square mile, spread across 2.0 square miles. The median age is 44.6 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52.5% female and 47.5% male. The city is predominantly White (89.7%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 95.1% of residents. 6.1% of the population are veterans. 11.2% of residents have a disability. 97.6% have health insurance coverage.

Population

3,077

Total Population

1,516

People / sq mi

44.6yrs

Median Age

15% above US avg

2.0mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.5%

Female 52.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Oostburg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 95.1%

21% above US avg

Spanish 4.9%

63% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Oostburg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Oostburg is $87,276, which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,649. The average weekly wage is $1,219, 15% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 3,046 business establishments, including 288 restaurants. The cost of living index is 94.1, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 6.6% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Oostburg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$87,276
	16% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$38,649
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,219
IRS Avg AGI	$74,285
Gini Index	0.407 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	1.8%
	50% below US avg
Poverty Rate	1.0%
	92% below US avg
Establishments (County)	3,046
County GDP	$9,431M

Business (County)

Restaurants	288
Healthcare	339
Retail	366
Manufacturing	201

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$6,138
	75% above US avg
Cost of Living	94.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	2.66%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	20.5 min
Drive Alone	81.3%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	6.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Oostburg is $230,400, 18% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $298,880, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 99.6% of their list price. Monthly rent averages $931 (20% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $872 for a one-bedroom to $1,097 for a two-bedroom apartment. 84.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,252 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1982. The average annual property tax is $6,138 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 19.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$230,400
	18% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$298,880
Median List Price	$259,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$259,900
$/Sq Ft	$215
Homes Sold	3
Sale-to-List Ratio	99.6%
Price Drops	0.0%
Inventory	2

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$931
	20% below US avg
Rent Burden	19.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	84.5%
Owner-Occupied	84.5%
Renter-Occupied	15.5%
Housing Units	1,252
Median Year Built	1982

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$6,138
	75% above US avg
Effective Rate	2.66%

In Oostburg, 35.9% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 8.4% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 5.0% of residents. 29.0% have high blood pressure. 13.2% are current smokers. 23.4% report binge drinking. 24.9% are physically inactive. 24.2% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 16.9% experience frequent mental distress. 6.9% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,635. The dentist ratio is 1:1,592. 85.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 9.2 out of 10.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	35.9%
	12% above US avg
Diabetes	8.4%
Heart Disease	5.0%
High Blood Pressure	29.0%
Asthma	10.7%
COPD	5.0%
Cancer	7.3%
Stroke	2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	13.2%
	6% below US avg
Binge Drinking	23.4%
Physical Inactivity	24.9%
Depression	24.2%
Mental Distress	16.9%
Physical Distress	11.8%
Short Sleep	33.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	97.6%
Uninsured	6.9%
	20% below US avg
Primary Care	1:1,635
Dentists	1:1,592
Mental Health	1:553
Checkup Rate	75.2%
Dental Visits	68.5%
Premature Death	6,926/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	9.2/10
Exercise Access	85.6%
Healthcare Facilities	339

Oostburg has a violent crime rate of 51 per 100,000 residents, 86% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,158 per 100,000, 41% below the U.S. average. The county recorded 13 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Oostburg receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent	51.5/100K
	86% below US avg

Property Crime

Total Property	1,158.5/100K
	41% below US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	13
Traffic Accidents	19
Avg Accident Severity	2.4 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Oostburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches. The area receives 48.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 711 feet.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	45.9°F
	15% below US avg
January Average	19°F (-7°C)
July Average	71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	711 ft (217 m)
Area	2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Population Density	1,516/sq mi
Coordinates	43.6241°N, 87.7881°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Sheboygan County County
Nearest Airport	General Mitchell International (MKE) 47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.6"

9% below US avg

Snowfall 48.6"

Wettest Month (Sep) 3.82"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.14"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0481 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	70.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	15.9 / 100
Community Resilience	99.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low
Coastal Flood	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 2, 2024.

Aug 2, 2024	38 km ESE of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin	M2.9	136 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

308 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 10 fatalities, 430 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jul 18, 1996	EF5	67 km	0
Jul 5, 1994	EF4	73 km	0
Apr 27, 1984	EF4	92 km	1
Apr 27, 1984	EF4	86 km	1
Apr 4, 1981	EF4	40 km	3
Apr 21, 1974	EF4	85 km	0
Aug 22, 1964	EF4	29 km	0
Jun 23, 2004	EF3	94 km	1
Jun 5, 1980	EF3	97 km	0
Apr 7, 1980	EF3	97 km	0
Jun 5, 1977	EF3	79 km	0
Apr 21, 1974	EF3	79 km	2
Apr 21, 1974	EF3	78 km	0
Aug 28, 2018	EF2	59 km	0
Apr 10, 2011	EF2	81 km	0
Jul 22, 2010	EF2	91 km	0
Jun 1, 2000	EF2	72 km	0
Jul 18, 1996	EF2	53 km	1
Jul 5, 1994	EF2	75 km	0
Jun 2, 1990	EF2	56 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,524 ac, 2006).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2006	UNNAMED	1,524	68 km
2010	RX BURN	1,236	68 km
1994	SOMMERS	938	72 km
1988	PEACHY RD	812	72 km
2006	UNNAMED	612	73 km
2007	TOWER RD 2	592	72 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	19°F (-7°C)	1.4 in	Coldest
February	26°F (-4°C)	1.1 in	Driest
March	33°F (0°C)	2.0 in
April	43°F (6°C)	3.1 in
May	53°F (12°C)	2.8 in
June	63°F (17°C)	3.1 in
July	71°F (21°C)	3.3 in	Warmest
August	69°F (20°C)	3.8 in
September	61°F (16°C)	3.8 in	Wettest
October	50°F (10°C)	2.5 in
November	38°F (4°C)	2.4 in
December	27°F (-3°C)	2.0 in

Oostburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 19°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.1").

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Oostburg is located in Sheboygan County. It is classified as Metro / under 250K, part of a metropolitan area. 32.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 4% below the national average of 33.7%. 96.2% have completed high school. 10.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Area schools have an average test score of 6 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 57.5% of the vote, a 16.4-point margin. 89.0% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 7 EV charging stations. There are 8 public libraries serving the community. 339 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 81.3% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 57.5%

D 41.1%

Winner: Republican by 16.4 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	13
Traffic Accidents	19
Avg Accident Severity	2.4 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	32.2%
	4% below US avg
High School+	96.2%
Graduate Degree+	10.5%
School Test Score	6.01

B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 3	Metro / under 250K
Population Density	1,516/sq mi
Total Area	2.0 sq mi
County	Sheboygan County County

Services

Broadband Access	89.0%
Avg Download Speed	102.4 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	8.3 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	7
Alt Fuel Stations	10
Public Libraries	8
Healthcare Facilities	339
Restaurants	288
Retail Stores	366

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	20.5 min
Drive Alone	81.3%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	6.6%

Average costs for common services in Oostburg. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$235 ($141–$376)
Specialist Visit	$329 ($188–$518)
Urgent Care Visit	$188 ($94–$329)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,070 ($753–$4,705)
Dental Cleaning	$122 ($71–$188)
Dental Filling	$235 ($141–$376)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$42 ($24–$71)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$71 ($47–$113)
Brake Pad Replacement	$282 ($141–$471)
Tire Rotation	$38 ($19–$71)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$565 ($376–$941)
Battery Replacement	$188 ($94–$329)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$94 ($56–$141)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$85 ($47–$132)
HVAC Repair	$376 ($141–$753)
HVAC System Install	$6,587 ($3,764–$11,292)
Roof Repair	$941 ($376–$1,882)
Roof Replacement	$8,469 ($5,176–$14,115)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,412 ($471–$3,294)
Divorce (Contested)	$14,115 ($4,705–$28,230)
DUI Defense	$4,705 ($1,882–$9,410)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,412 ($753–$2,823)
Will Preparation	$471 ($188–$941)
Trust Preparation	$2,353 ($941–$4,705)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$24 ($14–$42)
Women's Haircut	$52 ($28–$94)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$141 ($71–$235)
Manicure	$24 ($14–$42)
Pedicure	$38 ($24–$61)
Massage (1 Hour)	$75 ($47–$122)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.86 ($2.82–$5.18)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.29 ($2.35–$4.71)
Loaf of Bread	$3.58 ($2.35–$5.18)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.23 ($2.82–$6.12)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.18 ($3.76–$7.06)
Rice (per lb)	$0.94 ($0.56–$1.69)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$132 ($75–$235)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$66 ($28–$141)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$66 ($38–$113)
Internet (Monthly)	$66 ($38–$94)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$61 ($28–$94)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$80 ($47–$141)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$188 ($71–$471)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,882 ($1,129–$3,294)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$66 ($28–$122)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$14 ($7.53–$24)
Car Registration (Annual)	$94 ($28–$235)
Driver's License Renewal	$28 ($14–$71)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,129 ($565–$2,353)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$941 ($471–$1,882)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$376 ($188–$659)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$47 ($24–$94)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$941 ($376–$2,353)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$11,763 ($4,705–$28,230)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$56 ($28–$94)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$94 ($47–$188)
Dog Grooming	$56 ($28–$94)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$38 ($19–$71)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$282 ($141–$471)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$188 ($94–$376)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$1,022
Toddler	$909
Preschool	$909
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$758
Toddler	$736
Preschool	$736

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Sheboygan County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Manufacturing	21,705	207	$75,574	4.32
Health Care & Social Assistance	7,528	578	$81,404	0.86
Retail Trade	5,890	325	$32,416	0.96
Accommodation & Food Services	4,435	293	$20,571	0.80
Finance & Insurance	2,798	166	$103,429	1.13
Construction	2,542	261	$72,297	0.79
Administrative & Waste Services	1,582	138	$38,146	0.44
Wholesale Trade	1,445	145	$79,194	0.60
Transportation & Warehousing	1,348	92	$56,864	0.52
Other Services	1,266	206	$31,865	0.69
Professional & Technical Services	1,123	198	$83,563	0.26
Arts & Entertainment	1,101	50	$22,476	1.07
Management of Companies	916	29	$90,329	0.89
Educational Services	465	13	$40,780	0.37
Real Estate	240	88	$44,776	0.25
Information & Technology	212	34	$54,174	0.18
Utilities	101	6	$136,754	0.43

Schools in Oostburg

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Oostburg Elementary	Elementary	475	32	14.8:1
Oostburg High	High	331	21	15.8:1
Oostburg Middle	Middle	200	16	12.5:1

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Radio Stations near Oostburg

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
B93.7 Sheboygan	country, country music	MP3 64 kbps
VCY America (national)	—	MP3 112 kbps
1330 & 101.5 WHBL	news, talk	AAC+ 32 kbps

National Parks Near Oostburg

29 national parks and monuments found near Oostburg.

Park	Type	Fee
Ahnapee State Trail	State Park	Free
Allen Valley Siata	State Park	Free
Burlington To Kansasville State Trail	State Park	Free
Campbellsport Drumlin State Park-Iansr	State Park	Free
Clover Valley State Habitat Area - Pr	State Park	Free
Devils River State Trail	State Park	Free
Eisenbahn State Trail	State Park	Free
Fischer Creek Recreation Area	State Park	Free
Fox River State Trail	State Park	Free
Friendship State Trail	State Park	Free
Glacial Drumlin State Trail	State Park	Free
Glacial Heritage Area River-Based Cnsvn Area - Public Access	State Park	Free
Hank Aaron State Trail	State Park	Free
Harrington Beach State Park	State Park	Free
Heritage Hill State Park	State Park	Free
High Cliff State Park	State Park	Free
Ice Age Trail - Se	State Park	Free
John Michael Kohler State Park	State Park	Free
Kettle Moraine Railroad Siata	State Park	Free
Lakeshore State Park	State Park	Free
Lost Dauphin State Park	State Park	Free
Mascoutin Valley State Trail	State Park	Free
Newton Blackmour State Trail	State Park	Free
Ottawa Siata	State Park	Free
Richard Bong Recreation Area	State Park	Free
Terry Andrae State Park	State Park	Free
Two Creeks State Park-Iansr	State Park	Free
White River State Trail	State Park	Free
Wild Goose State Trail	State Park	Free

Museums in Oostburg

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
BRADLEY GALLERY OF ART	ART MUSEUM		9205652111	$50,606,718
LUXEMBOURG AMERICAN CULTURAL SOCIETY	HISTORY MUSEUM	100 PETER THEIN AVENUE P O BOX 157	2624765086	$375,403
LUXEMBOURG CULTURAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	100 PETER THEIN AVENUE PO BOX 157	2624765086	$375,403
PORT WASHINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	205 N FRANKLIN ST	2622689150	$339,526
SHEBOYGAN COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	3110 ERIE AVENUE	4144581103	$325,761
SHEBOYGAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		4144581103	$325,761
SHEBOYGAN COUNTY AVIATION CORP	GENERAL MUSEUM		9204672043	$314,955
ABOVE & BEYOND CHILDREN'S MUSEUM	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM		9204584263	$253,862
GREAT LAKES AEROSPACE SCIENCE AND EDUCATION CENTER	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		9204579451	$195,850
SHEBOYGAN COUNTY HISTORICAL RESEARCH CENTER	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9204674667	$182,364
WISCONSIN NAVAL SHIP ASSOCIATION	HISTORY MUSEUM	824 SOUTH 8TH STREET	9202548777	$125,830
RANDOM LAKE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9204478065	$41,602
PLYMOUTH HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	420 EAST MILL STREET	9208931876	$37,014
PLYMOUTH HISTRORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9208931876	$37,014
PORTFISH	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$23,703
BOOKWORM GARDENS	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	2901 EVERGREEN PARKWAY
BOTANICAL GARDENS OF KOHLER	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	1115 W RIVERSIDE DR
ELKHART LAKE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
HISTORIC RACE CIRCUIT OF ELKHART LAKE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
PLANETARIUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	1516 BROUGHTON DRIVE
PORT WASHINGTON SUNKEN TREASURES MARITIME MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	603 W JACKSON
SAUKVILLE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
W J NIEDERKORN MUSEUM AND ART CENTER	ART MUSEUM	302 W GRAND AVENUE
WADE HOUSE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Libraries in Oostburg

Name	Address	Annual Visits
MEAD PUBLIC LIBRARY	710 N. 8TH ST.	308,293
W.J. NIEDERKORN LIBRARY	316 W. GRAND AVE.	117,352
SHEBOYGAN FALLS MEMORIAL LIBRARY	330 BUFFALO ST.	66,255
OSCAR GRADY PUBLIC LIBRARY	151 S. MAIN ST.	58,522
PLYMOUTH PUBLIC LIBRARY	130 DIVISION ST.	50,623
LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY LIBRARY	112 BUTLER ST.	49,055
KOHLER PUBLIC LIBRARY	333 UPPER RD.	45,845
CEDAR GROVE PUBLIC LIBRARY	131 VAN ALTENA AVE.	40,305
OOSTBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY	213 N. 8TH ST.	27,837
ELKHART LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY	40 PINE ST.	20,176

Farmers Markets in Oostburg

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Website
Plymouth Farmers Market	1500 Douglas Drive	June to October	Tue:12:30 PM - 6:30 PM;	Visit
Sheboygan Farmers Market	Fountain Park	June to October	Wed:7:00 AM - 2:00 PM;Sat:7:00 AM - 2:00 PM;	Visit
Waldo Farmer's Market	308 First St.	01/05/2013 to 05/04/2013	Sat: 1:00 PM-4:00 PM;

Breweries in Oostburg

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
3 Sheeps Brewing Company	Beer & Wine Stores, Brewery	1327 Huron Ave	9207836240, 9203953583	Visit
Bic's Place	Caterers, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Restaurants, Belgium American Restaurant, Restaurants & Bars, recre	129 Spring St	2622853555	Visit
Brew Masters Brewing Supplies	Winemaking Equipment & Supplies, Brewer Equipment Supplies & Services	408 Fond Du Lac Ave
Corbin's Hide A Way	Barbecue, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Cocktail Lounges, Bar & Grill Restaurants, Cocktail Lounge Restaura	512 Madison Ave
Eigth Street Ale Haus, 8th Street Ale Haus	Bars & Clubs, Brew Pubs, Restaurants, Bars & Pubs, Pubs, Barbecue Restaurants, Gastropub, Brewery, G	1132 N 8th St	9202087540	Visit
Frankies Pub & Grill	Burger Joint, Restaurants, Bar & Grill Restaurants, Banquet Facilities, Barbecue, Pub Restaurants, W	2218 Indiana Ave	9204597000	Visit
Hops Haven, Hops Haven Bar	Bars, American Restaurants, Restaurants, Brewery, Bar, Bar & Grills, Taverns	1327 N 14th St	9204574677, 9204586572, 9204586522	Visit
Lakeshore Lanes & Banquet Hall	Bowling, Bars & Clubs, Bars & Pubs, Restaurants, Breweries & Brew Pubs, sports and exercise, Bowling	2519 S Business Dr	9202870135, 9204581352	Visit
What's Up	Restaurants, Barbecue, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Carry-out Food, Bar & Grill Restaurants, Restaurant, r	1635 Michigan Ave	9204521635

Cell Towers in Oostburg

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
1374 LAKE DRIVE (38536)	LTOWER	88
I 43 & COUNTY HIGHWAY D (69955)	GTOWER	81
N8429 Highway 57(136386)	LTOWER	78
W1545 County Road MM (38608)	MTOWER	61
3766 LAKELAND ROAD (38428)	LTOWER	61
WEST 1500 DEMASTER ROAD (38602)	MTOWER	61
N3191 BATES ROAD (69958)	MTOWER	58
3321 PAINE AVE (38601)	LTOWER	56
120 APPLETON STREET (38644)	MTOWER	52
1705 MARTIN AVENUE (69954)	LTOWER	50

Fire Stations in Oostburg

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Oostburg Fire Department	1130 Oostburg AVE	Volunteer			920-564-3844

Bridges in Oostburg

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Slab	Concrete continuous	1970	116	15,700	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1970	116	15,700	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1968	154	14,550	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1968	154	14,550	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1970	126	14,100	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1970	126	14,100	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1969	128	14,100	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1969	128	14,100	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1970	159	14,100	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1970	159	14,100	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1970	266	300	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	1930	47	235	F
Slab	Wood or Timber	1934	47	40	F

Amtrak Stations in Oostburg

1 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Sheboygan, WI	830 Pennsylvania Avenue	BUS

Superfund Sites Near Oostburg

6 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
BEMIS MANUFACTURING	300 MILL ST.	SHEBOYGAN
CARGILL INC MALT AMERICAS - SHEBOYGAN	704 SOUTH 15TH STREET	SHEBOYGAN
CHARTER STEEL - SAUKVILLE	1658 COLD SPRINGS RD	OZAUKEE
CHARTER STEEL - SAUKVILLE	1658 COLD SPRINGS RD	OZAUKEE
CHARTER STEEL - SAUKVILLE	1658 COLD SPRINGS RD	OZAUKEE
WISCONSIN POWER AND LIGHT	3739 LAKESHORE DR	SHEBOYGAN

Airports Near Oostburg

40 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
General Mitchell International Airport	MKE	Large Airport
Appleton International Airport	ATW	Medium Airport
Antique Aerodrome	—	Small Airport
Birch Creek Airport	—	Small Airport
Buchholz Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Buena Vista Airport	—	Small Airport
C. R. Acres Airport	—	Small Airport
Capitol Drive Airport	—	Small Airport
Covered Bridge Fields Airport	—	Small Airport
Davies Airport	—	Small Airport
Dinnerbell Airport	—	Small Airport
Doering Farms Airfield	—	Small Airport
Erin Aero Airport	—	Small Airport
Faken Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying Dollar Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying Feathers Airport	—	Small Airport
Fond du Lac County Airport	FLD	Small Airport
Geis Field	—	Small Airport
Goins Airport	—	Small Airport
Hartford Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Heitman Field Airport	—	Small Airport
Kettle Moraine Airport	—	Small Airport
Lawrence J Timmerman Airport	MWC	Small Airport
M & F Landing Airport	—	Small Airport
Manitowoc County Airport	MTW	Small Airport
Nett Construction Airport	—	Small Airport
New Holstein Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Oconomowoc Airport	—	Small Airport
Oostburg Airport	—	Small Airport
Ozaukee Airport	—	Small Airport
Ranch Side Airport	—	Small Airport
Sheboygan County Memorial Airport	SBM	Small Airport
Smies Airport	—	Small Airport
Triple S Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Van Der Vaart Airport	—	Small Airport
Waukesha County Airport	UES	Small Airport
West Bend Municipal Airport	ETB	Small Airport
Willow Creek Airport	—	Small Airport
With Wings And A Halo Airport	—	Small Airport
Woodland Airstrip	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Oostburg

2 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
Elkhart Lake Police
Kohler Police Department	319 Highland Drive

Grocery Stores in Oostburg

5 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Kwik Trip 1198	Convenience Store	21 N Business Park Dr
Kwik Trip 139	Convenience Store	7002 Sauk Trail Rd
Loves Travel Stop 640	Convenience Store	6710 S Business Dr
PIGGLY WIGGLY 160	Supermarket	118 N 9th St
Speedup10 Mini Mart	Convenience Store	1039 Center Ave

Post Offices in Oostburg

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Oostburg Post Office

Treatment Centers in Oostburg

7 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Aurora Behavioral Health Center - Sheboygan	Both	920-838-3650
Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan County	Both	920-802-0480
Nett Work Family Counseling LLC	Substance Abuse	920-783-6201
Nett Work Family Counseling LLC	Substance Abuse	920-451-6908
Nett Work Family Counseling LLC	Substance Abuse	920-451-6908
Rogers Behavioral Health - Sheboygan	Both	920-377-3770
Sheboygan County Hlth and Human Servs - MH and SA Treatment Center	Both	920-459-3207

Churches & Religious Organizations in Oostburg

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
ECO PRESBYTERY OF THE HARVEST	118 S 8TH ST
FIRST CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH	PO BOX 700305
FIRST REFORMEDCHURCH OF OSTBURG	927 SUPERIOR AVE
ISLAMIC SOCIETY OF SHEBOYGAN	9110 SAUK TRAIL RD
OUR HOME CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INC	PO BOX 700065

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Frequently Asked Questions About Oostburg

What is the population of Oostburg?

Oostburg has a population of 3,077 residents and is located in Wisconsin. The population density is 1,516 people per square mile, spread across 2.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 52.5% female and 47.5% male.

Is Oostburg expensive to live in?

Oostburg is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 94.1 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $87,276, 16% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $230,400 (18% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $931 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Oostburg safe?

Oostburg is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 51 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,158 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Oostburg receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Oostburg?

Oostburg has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.6 inches, with 48.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 38.

How is the job market in Oostburg?

The job market in Oostburg is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,219. There are 3,046 business establishments in the area, including 288 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 21 minutes, and 6.6% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Oostburg?

The median home value in Oostburg is $230,400. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $298,880. For renters, the median monthly rent is $931. Fair market rent is $872 for a 1-bedroom and $1,097 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 84.5%. The average annual property tax is $6,138.

How are the schools in Oostburg?

Schools in Oostburg score 6 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 32.2% of adults in Oostburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.2% have completed high school. 10.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Oostburg?

The obesity rate in Oostburg is 35.9% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 13.2% of adults are smokers. 24.9% are physically inactive. 24.2% of residents report depression. 6.9% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 85.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,635.

What is transportation like in Oostburg?

The average commute in Oostburg is 21 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 81.3% of workers drive alone to work, and 6.6% work from home.

What are the demographics of Oostburg?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Oostburg is 89.7% White, 0.7% Hispanic or Latino. 95.1% of residents speak only English at home, while 4.9% speak Spanish. 6.1% of the population are military veterans. 11.2% of residents have a disability. 97.6% have health insurance coverage.

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