Oconto city, Wisconsin
Oconto city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Oconto city is a geographic entity located in Oconto County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,640. The land area covers 6.78 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 4,640 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 50.7 yrs | ±4.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,135 | ±185 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,324 | ±194 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,135 | ±185 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 189 | ±99 |
| Median Home Value | $148,700 | ±$14,944 |
| Median Gross Rent | $785 | ±$23 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $61,506 | ±$10,996 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,331 | ±$4,423 |
| Poverty Rate | 12.3% | ±4.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 552 | ±208 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.5% | ±0.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,457 | ±168 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 87.2% | ±2.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 4,638 (2024)
ID: 136564
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: CITY ADMINISTRATOR
1210 MAIN ST, OCONTO WI 54153-1542
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GUS Population: 40,037 (2024)
ID: 184233
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ADMINISTRATOR
301 WASHINGTON ST, OCONTO WI 54153
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Oconto | 05-12 | Oconto, WI | |
| Regular School Oconto | PK-04 | Oconto, WI | |
| Regular School Oconto | 09-12 | Oconto, WI | |
| Regular School Oconto | 05-08 | Oconto, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Abrams, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Coleman, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Coleman, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Coleman, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Lena, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Lena, WI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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BELLIN HEALTH OCONTO HOSPITAL
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Hospital | City address association | 820 ARBUTUS AVE, OCONTO, WI, 54153 |
(920) 835-1101
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FARNSWORTH PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.3 mi away | 715 MAIN ST., OCONTO, WI, 54153 |
(920) 834-7730
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LENA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.5 mi away | 200 E. MAIN ST., LENA, WI, 54139 |
(920) 829-5335
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PESHTIGO BRANCH
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Library | 12.6 mi away | 331 FRENCH ST., PESHTIGO, WI, 54157 |
(715) 582-4905
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OCONTO FALLS COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 13.6 mi away | 251 N. MAIN ST., OCONTO FALLS, WI, 54154 |
(920) 846-2673
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COLEMAN BRANCH
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Library | 14.5 mi away | 123 W. MAIN ST., COLEMAN, WI, 54112 |
(920) 897-2400
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MARINETTE COUNTY CONSOLIDATED PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICE
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Library | 18.5 mi away | 1700 HALL AVE., MARINETTE, WI, 54143 |
(715) 732-7570
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SPIES PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.6 mi away | 940 FIRST STREET, MENOMINEE, MI, 49858 |
(906) 863-2900
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GILLETT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.4 mi away | 200 E. MAIN ST., GILLETT, WI, 54124 |
(920) 855-6224
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FORESTVILLE BRANCH
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Library | 23.7 mi away | 123 S FORESTVILLE AVE, FORESTVILLE, WI, 54213 |
(920) 856-6886
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at OCONTO 4 W, WI US, located 4.2 miles from Oconto city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.0° | 8.9° | 17.5° | 1.53" | 10.5" |
| February | 29.5° | 10.3° | 19.9° | 1.34" | 11.1" |
| March | 40.4° | 20.6° | 30.5° | 2.13" | 7.9" |
| April | 53.1° | 32.3° | 42.7° | 3.10" | 4.9" |
| May | 66.2° | 44.2° | 55.2° | 3.51" | 0.1" |
| June | 76.0° | 54.6° | 65.3° | 4.00" | 0.0" |
| July | 80.5° | 58.5° | 69.5° | 4.10" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.0° | 56.9° | 67.9° | 3.33" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.7° | 48.6° | 60.1° | 3.48" | 0.0" |
| October | 58.3° | 37.5° | 47.9° | 3.19" | 0.2" |
| November | 43.9° | 27.1° | 35.5° | 2.15" | 2.3" |
| December | 31.3° | 15.8° | 23.6° | 1.95" | 14.5" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oconto city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Lena village | Village | 9.7 mi | — |
| Abrams CDP | CDP | 12.2 mi | — |
| Peshtigo city | City | 12.9 mi | — |
| Oconto Falls city | City | 13.3 mi | — |
| Coleman village | Village | 14.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5508359350. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.