Oshkosh, NE

Oshkosh, Nebraska

Oshkosh, Nebraska, in Garden county, is 130 miles E of Cheyenne, Wyoming (center to center) and 175 miles NE of Aurora, Colorado. There are an estimated 887 people in the city.

The People and Families of Oshkosh

In Oshkosh, about 58% of adults are married. In Oshkosh, lots of people live on their own.

The city has a larger percentage of females than most places. Oshkosh has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oshkosh had a median family income of $33,750.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Oshkosh Housing

Approximately 74% of housing in Oshkosh is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the city than you'll find in other cities. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Oshkosh.

Commuting

In Oshkosh, 84% of commuters drive to work. The city is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in Oshkosh than other cities.

High Points

Oshkosh strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nebraska):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 2%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Oshkosh, NE

Comparing Oshkosh to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built

Oshkosh Almanac

Oshkosh Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Oshkosh Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Oshkosh, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Oshkosh Public Libraries

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Oshkosh Hospitals

GARDEN COUNTY HOSPITAL & NURSING HOME
(Government - Local)
P O BOX 320, 1100 WEST 2ND ST
(308) 772-3283
Emergency Service: Yes

Oshkosh High Schools (2004)

GARDEN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
308-772-3242
Serves 134 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10.9

Oshkosh Colleges

(List of All Nebraska Colleges)

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