At a Glance
Median Income
$40,865
$28,954 per capita
Home Value
$83,800
Zillow: $169,765
Median Rent
$771/mo
22.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.1%
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
16.5% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oshkosh a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 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 3.9% (8% above 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 $169,765. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 17.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population775
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density1,157/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans10.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$40,865
Per Capita$28,954
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$107M
Avg Weekly Wage$842
Housing
A+
Home Value$83,800
Rent$771
Ownership81.7%
Zillow$169,765
Housing Units506
Rent Burden22.8%
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,539/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain17.9 in/yr
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.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.