Oshkosh

Oshkosh, Wisconsin Overview

Oshkosh scores 54.7/100 overall (B), ranking #13 of 20 cities in Wisconsin — below the state composite of 65.2. Affordability is the city’s relative strength at 79/100, while Outdoor Access lags at 24/100.

Income & Employment in Oshkosh

The median household income in Oshkosh is $62,155, 14% below the statewide median of $72,458. The local unemployment rate of 2.8% is lower than the state’s 3%. Population grew 0.6% recently.

Safety in Oshkosh

Oshkosh reports 256.3 violent crimes per 100,000, roughly in line with the statewide rate of 295 per 100,000. The property crime rate is 1640 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Oshkosh

Oshkosh has a cost of living index of 90.7 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly below the national benchmark. The median home value is $168,400. Median monthly rent is $908. Renters spend 17.5% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Oshkosh

The adult obesity rate in Oshkosh is 40.8%, above the national average and a factor in the city’s health profile. The diabetes prevalence rate is 10.6%. Residents report an average of 17.9 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Wisconsin ranks #25 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Oshkosh

Oshkosh has a high school graduation rate of 88%. The student-teacher ratio of 12.6:1 indicates smaller class sizes. Per-pupil spending is $15,676. The city has 21 public schools serving 9,113 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Oshkosh

The annual average temperature in Oshkosh is 51.4°F. Summers average 71.1°F. Winters average 32.7°F. Annual precipitation is 38.3 inches. The average commute of 16.2 minutes is notably short.

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