Oconto Falls is a small town of 2,959 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $47,941
and a 0.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Oconto Falls stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Oconto Falls is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Oconto Falls city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.1
Oconto Falls's overall cost of living index is 92.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Oconto Falls costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Oconto Falls, WI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$137,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$664
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
55.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$47,941
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Oconto Falls's violent crime rate is 84.4 per 100,000 residents
— 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
84.4 /100k
Property Crime
614.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Oconto Falls is served primarily by Oconto Falls Public School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Oconto Falls, WI
National Avg
School District
Oconto Falls Public School District
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Elementary Schools
2
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Oconto Falls sees average highs of 26.0°F in January
and 80.5°F in July,
with 33.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 51.5 inches of snow per year.
Oconto Falls's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Oconto Falls roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $137,900 and median rent is $664/month.
Oconto Falls's violent crime rate is 84.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 614.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Oconto Falls are operated by Oconto Falls Public School District.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1. 14.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Oconto Falls, WI has a population of 2,959, a median household income of $47,941, and an unemployment rate of 0.7%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Oconto Falls averages 26.0°F in January and 80.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.8 inches
with about 51.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Oconto Falls, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54154.
The population of Oconto Falls, Wisconsin is 2,959 with a median age of 38.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Oconto Falls: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $137,900, median household income $47,941, crime index 25 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Oconto Falls side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
