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Oshkosh, WI


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Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Introduction to Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, in Winnebago county, is 75 miles NW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city is conveniently located inside the Appleton-Oshkosh-Neenah metropolitan area. There are an estimated 62,916 people in Oshkosh.

Oshkosh History

The first European settlers to arrive in Oshkosh were French fur traders. It was named after Oshkosh, a Menominee Chief. The development of the local lumber industry led to the rapid development of the town. It was officially incorporated in 1853. Oshkosh is also the county seat of Winnebago County.

Oshkosh and nearby Attractions

  • Utica Golf Course
  • Morgan House
  • Menominee Park
  • Paine Art Center and Gardens
  • Far Vu Golf Club
  • Southview Park

Things To Do In Oshkosh

Boating and fishing can be enjoyed at Lake Winnebago. The Bill Miller Park and Memorial Park are accessible from Oshkosh as well. Golfers can enjoy a round at the Far Vu Golf Course and the Utica Golf Course.

Oshkosh Transportation

Austin Straubel International Airport is nearby.

Oshkosh Higher Education

The University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is the local university. Others in the neighborhood include Moraine Park Technical College, Fox Valley Technical College and Saint Norbert College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 8%Oshkosh Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 9%Oshkosh Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Oshkosh Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Oshkosh Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Oshkosh Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Oshkosh, WI

Comparing Oshkosh 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
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men67
Senior Citizens64
Well-Paid Single Women57
Age of the Population31
Female Share of the Population23
Racial Diversity210
Children Under 5 Years Old23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty53
College Educated Adults59
People in Middle Class or Better54
Median Family Income55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work109
Public Transportation Use410
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents95
People Living Alone87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
Affordability of Property Taxes56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58
Housing Recently Built34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime73
Low Property Crime73

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