Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Among the top 6% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 48% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 54% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 54% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 94% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 30% of US places
- top 2% for walkability
- top 6% for commute time
- bottom 8% for property tax rate
Oshkosh is a mid-size city in Wisconsin with about 66,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and C for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include walkability, commute time, and sales tax. It rates lower on estimated total tax burden and property tax rate.
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.0 in1.3 in
humid 83%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$59k45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 70% of US places
Home Value$157k48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$860better than 57% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 54% of US places
Property Tax Rate2.09%better than 8% of US places
Income Tax7.60%better than 20% of US places
Sales Tax5.70%better than 93% of US places
Estimated total tax burden15.02%better than 17% of US places
Unemployment2.9%better than 59% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)19°F10th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)71°F19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation33.3 in28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall39.2 inbetter than 22% of US places
Sunny Days219 daysbetter than 36% of US places
Summer Humidity61°Fbetter than 69% of US places
Comfortable Days90 daysbetter than 70% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk55.3better than 64% of US places
Air Quality39 AQIbetter than 78% of US places
School Quality68.4better than 64% of US places
Violent Crime1222/100kbetter than 26% of US places
Property Crime1627/100kbetter than 27% of US places
Community
Population66,37398th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age34.019th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2658th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0565th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)83.5%47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)4.3%75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)4.1%53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)4.2%89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.0%62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time17 minbetter than 94% of US places
Walkability14.4/20better than 98% of US places
Airport Distance81 mibetter than 48% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access87.8%better than 56% of US places
Amenities Nearby26.06better than 25% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 41% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Oshkosh an affordable place to live?
- Oshkosh is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 70% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Oshkosh?
- The median home value in Oshkosh is $157k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Oshkosh?
- Median household income in Oshkosh is $59k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Oshkosh?
- Median gross rent in Oshkosh is $860 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Oshkosh safe?
- Oshkosh is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1222/100k (better than 26%). Property crime is 1627/100k.
- What is the weather like in Oshkosh?
- Oshkosh averages 71°F in July and 19°F in January, with 33.3 in of annual precipitation and about 219 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Oshkosh?
- Public-school quality in Oshkosh is above average, scoring better than 64% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Oshkosh?
- The average one-way commute in Oshkosh is 17 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)