What are the schools like in Oconto, NE?

School district data for Oconto is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Oconto?

The median household income in Oconto, NE is $53,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.2%.

What is the weather like in Oconto, NE?

Oconto has an average high temperature of 38.0°F in January and 87.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 29.5 inches.

Oconto, NE Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Oconto, NE?

Oconto has a violent crime rate of 65.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 389.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Oconto, NE a Good Place to Live?

Oconto is a small town of 162 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $53,750 and a 10.2% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Oconto stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Oconto is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Oconto city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Oconto metro area.

Metric	Oconto, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$55,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	87.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$53,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Oconto's violent crime rate is 65.0 per 100,000 residents — 83% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

65.0 /100k

Property Crime

389.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Oconto, NE	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Oconto sees average highs of 38.0°F in January and 87.2°F in July, with 23.5 inches of annual precipitation and 29.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Oconto, NE
Average High — January	38.0°F
Average High — July	87.2°F
Annual Precipitation	23.5"
Annual Snowfall	29.5"

Demographics

Metric	Oconto, NE	National Avg
Population	162	—
Median Age	44.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	80.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	18.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	28.4%	22.2%
65 and over	25.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Eddyville, NE 11 mi Callaway, NE 13 mi Sumner, NE 19 mi Broken Bow, NE 19 mi Berwyn, NE 20 mi

ZIP Codes in Oconto

Oconto, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68860

Oconto vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oconto, NE affordable or expensive?

Oconto has a median home value of $55,400 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $53,750.

What is the crime rate in Oconto, NE?

Oconto's violent crime rate is 65.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 389.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Oconto?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Oconto, NE a good place to live?

Oconto, NE has a population of 162, a median household income of $53,750, and an unemployment rate of 10.2%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Oconto?

Oconto averages 38.0°F in January and 87.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 23.5 inches with about 29.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Oconto?

Oconto, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68860.

What is the population of Oconto?

The population of Oconto, Nebraska is 162 with a median age of 44.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Oconto?

Key numbers for living in Oconto: median home $55,400, median household income $53,750, crime index 18 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Oconto side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.