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Oconto, WI
City in Oconto County, Wisconsin.
Population
4,625
Land area
6.8sq mi
People per sq mi
682
ZIP codes
0
Oconto and its ZIP codes
Oconto at a glance
- Oconto is about 6.2 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- The median household income is $61,506, 21% below the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $148,700 (44% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $785 a month.
Local data for Oconto, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Oconto, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,506
Poverty rate
12.3%
Median home value
$148,700
Median rent
$785/mo
Homeownership
62.7%
Bachelor's or higher
12.4%
Median age
50.7
Average commute
23.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,352), Irish Americans (325), Polish Americans (233).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Oconto County. PPP loans are for Oconto.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,962
9,091 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,341
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$296M
FY 2026, $7,591 per person
How people get to work
Oconto, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.2%
- Carpooled11.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home6.3%
Average one-way commute: 23.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Oconto, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
471
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
105
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 9°F
33.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oconto, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.8%
U.S. 33.3% +10.5 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
17.5%
U.S. 12.8% +4.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities near Oconto
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LenaVillage | 9.8 mi | 1.1 |
| AbramsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| PeshtigoCity | 13 mi | 2.9 |
| Oconto FallsCity | 14 mi | 2.9 |
| ColemanVillage | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| Little SturgeonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.3 |
| SobieskiCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| PoundVillage | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| DyckesvilleCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| MarinetteCity | 18 mi | 7 |
| Menominee, MICity | 20 mi | 5.2 |
| SuamicoVillage | 20 mi | 36.3 |
| Green ValleyCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| KrakowCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.1 |
| GillettCity | 21 mi | 1.3 |
| ForestvilleVillage | 24 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oconto, WI in?
- Oconto is in Oconto County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Oconto, WI?
- About 4,625 people live in Oconto, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oconto?
- Nearby places include Lena (9.8 mi), Abrams (12 mi), Peshtigo (13 mi), Oconto Falls (14 mi), Coleman (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023