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Oshkosh, NE


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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):

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

Comparative Profile of Oshkosh, NE

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens109
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men43
Racial Diversity34
Male Share of the Population22
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty53
College Educated Adults42
People in Middle Class or Better43
Median Family Income31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work109
Public Transportation Use68
Working at Home42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Rents98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Affordability of Property Taxes810
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Housing Recently Built34
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