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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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 27.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Garden County County |
| Nearest Airport | Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (BFF) 72 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 2.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 13.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 28.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in |
Oshkosh has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.4").