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Oshkosh, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Garden County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
775 Population 1,157/sq mi density
$40,865 Median Income $28,954 per capita
$83,800 Home Value $165,995 Zillow
$771 Median Rent 22.8% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 316 sunny days/yr
350 Violent Crime/100K 2,670 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$40,865 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,800 home value, $771/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
350 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Oshkosh, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,865
46% below
$28,954 per capita
Home Value
$83,800
70% below
Zillow: $165,995
Median Rent
$771/mo
34% below
22.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
350/100K
8% below
2,670/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.1%
46% below
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
26% above
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
316 sunny days/yr

How Oshkosh Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Oshkosh's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
54%
Home Value
30%
Rent
66%
Poverty
75%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
61%
Crime
92%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Oshkosh a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Oshkosh residents earn a median household income of $40,865 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,954. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 72 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Oshkosh is $83,800 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,995. Median rent is $771/month, with 22.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.

Safety & Crime

Oshkosh reports 350 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 8% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,670/100K.

Education

18.1% of adults in Oshkosh hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Oshkosh has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population775
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density1,157/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$40,865
Per Capita$28,954
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$107M
Avg Weekly Wage$842

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,800
Rent$771
Ownership81.7%
Zillow$165,995
Housing Units506
Rent Burden22.8%

Crime

F
Violent350/100K
Property2,670/100K

Health

Obesity40.6%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,539/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days316/yr
Rain17.9 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation3,397 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.1%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 15%
Commute10 min
Broadband84.1%
Internet Speed26 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Oshkosh was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (72 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
91 declared natural disasters on record.