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Oshkosh, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Winnebago County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
66,247 Population 2,405/sq mi density
$61,929 Median Income $32,748 per capita
$168,400 Home Value $246,779 Zillow
$908 Median Rent 26.2% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
284 Violent Crime/100K 1,597 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$61,929 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$168,400 home value, $908/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
284 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Oshkosh experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. The area receives 39.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average46.6°F
14% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation751 ft (229 m)
Area26.6 sq mi (68.9 km²)
Population Density2,405/sq mi
Coordinates44.0232°N, 88.5623°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWinnebago County County
Nearest AirportWittman Regional (OSH)
2 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.3"
12% below US avg
Snowfall 39.2"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.02"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability20.8 / 100
Community Resilience97.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide 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 M2.9 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

458 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 26 fatalities, 356 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 18, 1996 EF5 36 km 0
Jul 5, 1994 EF4 66 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 16 km 1
Apr 4, 1981 EF4 72 km 3
Apr 21, 1974 EF4 37 km 0
Aug 22, 1964 EF4 88 km 0
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 34 km 7
Sep 26, 1951 EF4 83 km 1
Sep 26, 1951 EF4 68 km 6
Jun 23, 2004 EF3 50 km 0
Jun 23, 2004 EF3 50 km 1
Aug 29, 1992 EF3 77 km 1
Jun 8, 1984 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 63 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 69 km 0
Jun 5, 1977 EF3 26 km 0
Apr 21, 1974 EF3 60 km 2
Apr 21, 1974 EF3 55 km 0
Dec 1, 1970 EF3 35 km 0
Jun 26, 1969 EF3 55 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COTTONVILLE INCIDENT (3,466 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 COTTONVILLE INCIDENT 3,466 95 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,524 56 km
2010 RX BURN 1,236 56 km
1994 SOMMERS 938 52 km
1988 PEACHY RD 812 55 km
2006 UNNAMED 612 50 km
2007 TOWER RD 2 592 55 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 2.0 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
June 67°F (19°C) 3.5 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.9 in Wettest
September 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.3 in
November 35°F (2°C) 2.3 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 1.5 in

Oshkosh has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 18°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.0").

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