City safety & data profile

OshkoshWI

Oshkosh, WI is a 67K-resident city in Winnebago County with a median household income of $62,188.

Winnebago County, Wisconsin. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Oshkosh, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Oshkosh has a population larger than 86% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $177,700, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

67K
Population
Top 14%
By size
$62,188
Median income
$177,700
Median home
17.5%
Poverty rate

The read on Oshkosh

Oshkosh posts a median household income higher than 26% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Oshkosh area.

Top 74%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Oshkosh

Where Oshkosh income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$62,188 Bottom 26% higher than 26% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. WI $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Oshkosh, WI beyond the headline numbers

Oshkosh sits inside Winnebago County, Wisconsin, at roughly 44.02°N, -88.54°W. Population 66,555, $62,188 median household income. Median home value $177,700, median rent $935. Poverty rate 17.5%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Oshkosh's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 40.8%, then short sleep duration at 32.9%. 1 hospital in/around Oshkosh, 4/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Oshkosh from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
66,555
Oshkosh
Median Income
$62,188
-9% vs avg
Median Home Value
$177,700
-22% vs avg
Median Age
34.4
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Winnebago County) - Oshkosh's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
172K+2%
Median Income
$74,925+47%
Median Home Value
$225,800+60%
Poverty Rate
11.3%-8%
Unemployment
2.2%-66%

Economics

Economics indicators for Oshkosh, WI
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$935/mo
Poverty Rate
17.5% +23% vs avg
Unemployment 2.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 27.3%
Work From Home 10.4%
Public Transit 0.8%

Population

White 82.8%
African American 5.1%
Asian 4.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
40.8%
Short Sleep Duration
32.9%
High Blood Pressure
31.1%
Physical Inactivity
29.5%
Binge Drinking
21.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.9%
Current Smoking
15.3%
Frequent Physical Distress
12.8%
Current Asthma
11.4%
Diabetes
10.6%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 63.4%
Annual Checkup 76.8%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
9%
Coronary Heart Disease
6%
Stroke
3.1%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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0
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0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
AURORA MEDICAL CTR OSHKOSH
OSHKOSH · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
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Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Oshkosh, WI? ▼
Oshkosh, WI has a population of 66,555 people, located in Winnebago County, Wisconsin.
What is the median household income in Oshkosh? ▼
The median household income in Oshkosh, WI is $62,188 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 17.5%.
What is the median home value in Oshkosh? ▼
The median home value in Oshkosh, WI is $177,700. Median rent is $935/month.
What are the top health concerns in Oshkosh? ▼
The top health indicators in Oshkosh include Obesity (40.8%), Short Sleep Duration (32.9%), High Blood Pressure (31.1%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Oshkosh? ▼
Oshkosh has 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Oshkosh? ▼
The median age in Oshkosh, WI is 34.4 years. 27.3% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Oshkosh, WI is located in Winnebago County, Wisconsin. With a population of 67K and a $62,188 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Oshkosh area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

EPA Outdoor Air Quality Data

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AirNow - Wisconsin

Real-time AQI for every monitored Wisconsin location

National Weather Service

NOAA active watches, warnings, advisories

CDC Air Quality & Health

Health-impact reference for every AQI category

EPA NAAQS standards

National Ambient Air Quality Standards, the regulatory thresholds

Nearby Cities 8

Neenah, WI 26K Menasha, WI 18K Appleton, WI 74K Fond du Lac, WI 43K Little Chute, WI 11K Kaukauna, WI 16K Waupun, WI 11K Beaver Dam, WI 17K
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Using Oshkosh's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Oshkosh area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Oshkosh against Wisconsin peers on any ranking lens. Explore Wisconsin

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Winnebago County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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