Nebraska
Oshkosh is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 775. Residents earn $40,865 per year, which is 46% below the national average.
Based on current data, Oshkosh receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Oshkosh offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Oshkosh is $40,865, 46% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. 9.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 10 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Oshkosh is $83,800, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $771 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.
18.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Oshkosh experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.9 inches, including 27.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 95.6% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.4% |
| 67% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $40,865 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,954 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $842 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $44,590 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.3% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 72 |
| County GDP | $107M |
| Restaurants | 3 |
| Retail | 11 |
| Commute Time | 9.9 min |
| Work from Home | 7.9% |
| Census Median | $83,800 |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $165,995 |
| Census Median Rent | $771 |
| 34% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.7% |
| Obesity | 40.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.4% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.8% |
| Depression | 19.4% |
| Mental Distress | 16.3% |
| Physical Distress | 12.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 78.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.7% |
| Premature Death | 8,539/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.9% |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 17.9 inches |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 27.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 3,397 ft (1,035 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,157/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4080°N, 102.3452°W |
| County FIPS | 31069 |
Winner: Republican by 70.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.1% |
| 46% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,157/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Restaurants | 3 |
| Retail Stores | 11 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 9.9 min |
| Work from Home | 7.9% |