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Oshkosh, WI

Founded 1818Winnebago CountyElev. 241 m
Population
66,247
Median home
$168,400
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
23
Sex offenders
12

Overview

About Oshkosh

Oshkosh is a city in Wisconsin with about 66,247 residents. Oshkosh was founded in 1818 and sits in Winnebago County. The median age is 34.2 and the median household income is $61,929. Homes carry a median value of $168,400, and about 54% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (82.6%). Around 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 17 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
66,247
Median age
34.2
Median household income
$61,929
Per-capita income
$32,748
Poverty rate
15.9%
High-school grad or higher
93.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.3%
Unemployment
2.6%
Avg. commute
17.4 min
Work from home
8.4%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White82.6%
Hispanic or Latino4.5%
Black4.4%
Asian4.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts32.9%
Sales & office21.2%
Production, transportation & material moving21.2%
Service19.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$168,400
Median gross rent
$908/mo
Owner-occupied
54.4%
Median year built
1972
Households
26,969
Avg. household size
2.22

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Oshkosh has 23 public schools — 13 elementary, 6 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 6 schools
Reading41%
Math33%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

North HighHighGrades 9–12
Oshkosh Correctional InstitutionHighGrades 12–12
West HighHighGrades 9–12
Accelerated Advanced Learning ProgramMiddleGrades 4–8charter
Merrill MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
South Park MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Tipler MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Traeger MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Webster Stanley MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
E Cook ElementaryElementary
Franklin ElementaryElementary
Jefferson ElementaryElementary
Lakeside ElementaryElementary
Merrill ElementaryElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime34% below national
Oshkosh256
Wisconsin304
United States386
↓ 16% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime16% below national
Oshkosh1,640
Wisconsin1,260
United States1,952
↑ 4% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Oshkosh Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Oshkosh.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Winnebago County
Cold waveRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
HailRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Oshkosh is in Winnebago County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Oshkosh was founded in 1818 and sits in Winnebago County. Elevation ~241 m.

Map of Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI
Where Oshkosh is
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Historic places

28 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Algoma Boulevard Methodist ChurchBowen, Abraham Briggs, HouseDaily Northwestern BuildingFirst Presbyterian ChurchFrontenacHooper, Jessie Jack, HouseLutz, Robert, HouseOshkosh Grand Opera House
Notable people from Oshkosh
Lewis HineTyrese HaliburtonHornswoggleKevin B. MacDonaldIvy Kellerman ReedMark GruenwaldEllen D. WilliamsMike MelvoinWilliam A. SteigerMark Bunker
People searches in Oshkosh
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Nearby cities
Neenah (11 mi)Fox Crossing (14 mi)Fond du Lac (18 mi)Appleton (20 mi)De Pere (37 mi)Manitowoc (44 mi)

Public records

Incarceration records — Winnebago County

Most-recorded names in Winnebago County booking & incarceration records:

Alex Young (1)Larry Wright (1)

Names with the most public booking/incarceration records in the county. Source: state & county correctional rosters (first-party).

Registered sex offenders in Oshkosh, WI (12)

Public sex-offender registry records for Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

Joshua Smith, 41ABSCONDER
Oshkosh · Winnebago County · 54901
AKA Gotti Smith, Joshua Nmi Smith
Joseph A Wright, 59ABSCONDER
Oshkosh · Winnebago County · 54901
AKA Joseph A Childers, Joseph Albert Childers
Donald M Miller, 63ABSCONDER
Oshkosh · Winnebago County · 54901
AKA X Donny, Donald Matthew Miller
Donny F Brown, 59ABSCONDER
Oshkosh · Winnebago County · 54904
AKA Donny Brown, Donald Brown
Jason A Miller, 55ABSCONDER
Oshkosh · Winnebago County · 54901
AKA Jason A Miller, Jason Miller
Brian S Brown, 28ABSCONDER
Oshkosh · Winnebago County · 54902
AKA Brian S Brown, Brian Steven Brown
Kevin D Moore, 50ABSCONDER
Oshkosh · Winnebago County · 54901
AKA Keith Darnell Moore, Kevin Moore
Christopher J Jackson, 54ABSCONDER
Oshkosh · Winnebago County · 54902
AKA Jackson Christopher, Jackson J Christopher
David A Miner, 65ABSCONDER
Oshkosh · Winnebago County · 54902
AKA David Allen, Ted Miner
Michael R Nelson, 67
Oshkosh · Winnebago County · 54902
AKA Michael Nelson
Michael R King, 35ABSCONDER
Oshkosh · Winnebago County · 54901
AKA Michael Ryan Genens, Michael Genens
John E Dixon, 60
Oshkosh · Winnebago County · 54902
AKA John E Dixon, John B Dixon

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Oshkosh — frequently asked

What is the population of Oshkosh, Wisconsin?
Oshkosh has a population of about 66,247, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Oshkosh?
The median home value in Oshkosh is $168,400, and the median gross rent is $908/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Oshkosh safe? What is the crime rate?
Oshkosh Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 256 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Oshkosh face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Winnebago County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, lightning, strong wind.
How many schools are in Oshkosh?
Oshkosh has 23 public schools (13 elementary, 6 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Oshkosh?
Public registry data lists 12 registered sex offenders in or near Oshkosh. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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