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Oshkosh, NE
City in Garden County, Nebraska.
Population
807
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,201
ZIP codes
0
Oshkosh and its ZIP codes
Oshkosh at a glance
- Oshkosh is about 47 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $40,391 a year, 47% less than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $85,800 (64% below Nebraska) and median rent is $744 a month.
Local data for Oshkosh, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Oshkosh, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$40,391
Poverty rate
17.9%
Median home value
$85,800
Median rent
$744/mo
Homeownership
82.0%
Bachelor's or higher
17.5%
Median age
38.6
Average commute
10.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (242), Irish Americans (90), Mexican Americans (30).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Garden County. PPP loans are for Oshkosh.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,909
487 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,150
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$25.5M
FY 2026, $13,624 per person
How people get to work
Oshkosh, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.0%
- Carpooled14.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home4.3%
Average one-way commute: 10.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Oshkosh, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
635
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
13
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 13°F
17.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oshkosh, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
Cities near Oshkosh
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LewellenVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| LiscoCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| ChappellCity | 23 mi | 0.7 |
| BelmarCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 4.6 |
| LodgepoleVillage | 23 mi | 0.5 |
| Big SpringsVillage | 28 mi | 0.4 |
| SunolCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 2.2 |
| LemoyneCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.5 |
| BroadwaterVillage | 29 mi | 0.2 |
| Julesburg, COTown | 30 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oshkosh, NE in?
- Oshkosh is in Garden County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Oshkosh, NE?
- About 807 people live in Oshkosh, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oshkosh?
- Nearby places include Lewellen (12 mi), Lisco (16 mi), Chappell (23 mi), Belmar (23 mi), Lodgepole (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023