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Oconto, WI


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Oconto, Wisconsin

Oconto, Wisconsin is 26 miles N of Green Bay, Wisconsin (center to center) and 127 miles N of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is in Oconto county. The population of the city is 4,708.

The People and Families of Oconto

In Oconto, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oconto had a median family income of $43,676.

Political Inclinations

Among Oconto political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $500. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Oconto Housing

Of the housing in Oconto, approximately 70% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the city is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Property taxes in Oconto are low by Wisconsin standards.

Commuting

In Oconto, 94% of commuters drive to work. The city features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 11%Oconto Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Oconto, WI

Comparing Oconto to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women73
Well-Paid Single Men73
Senior Citizens66
Female Share of the Population67
Male Share of the Population54
Age of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Racial Diversity23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size56
Portion of People Married44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty74
People in Middle Class or Better73
Median Family Income73
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times97
Walking and Biking to Work86
Public Transportation Use65
Working at Home32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
People Living Alone76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Affordability of Rents56
Affordability of Property Taxes49
Housing Recently Built21

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