What are the schools like in Omro, WI?

Omro is served primarily by Omro School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.1:1.

What is the median household income in Omro?

The median household income in Omro, WI is $65,150 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.7%.

What is the weather like in Omro, WI?

Omro has an average high temperature of 26.1°F in January and 81.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 39.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Omro, WI affordable or expensive?

Omro's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Omro is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $162,500 and the median rent is $894 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Omro, WI?

Omro has a violent crime rate of 193.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 664.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Omro, WI a Good Place to Live?

Omro is a small town of 3,639 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $65,150 and a 1.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Omro stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Omro is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Omro 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: 92.7

Omro's overall cost of living index is 92.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Omro costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Omro, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$162,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$894	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$65,150	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Omro's violent crime rate is 193.7 per 100,000 residents — 49% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

193.7 /100k

Property Crime

664.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Omro is served primarily by Omro School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Omro, WI	National Avg
School District	Omro School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Omro sees average highs of 26.1°F in January and 81.7°F in July, with 35.1 inches of annual precipitation and 39.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Omro, WI
Average High — January	26.1°F
Average High — July	81.7°F
Annual Precipitation	35.1"
Annual Snowfall	39.2"

Demographics

Metric	Omro, WI	National Avg
Population	3,639	—
Median Age	41.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.9%	22.2%
65 and over	20.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Waukau, WI 4 mi Winneconne, WI 5 mi Eureka, WI 6 mi Butte des Morts, WI 6 mi Oshkosh, WI 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Omro

Omro, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

54963

Omro vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Omro, WI affordable or expensive?

Omro's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Omro roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $162,500 and median rent is $894/month.

What is the crime rate in Omro, WI?

Omro's violent crime rate is 193.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 664.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Omro?

Public schools in Omro are operated by Omro School District. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1. 26.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Omro, WI a good place to live?

Omro, WI has a population of 3,639, a median household income of $65,150, and an unemployment rate of 1.7%. 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.

What is the weather like in Omro?

Omro averages 26.1°F in January and 81.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.1 inches with about 39.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Omro?

Omro, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54963.

What is the population of Omro?

The population of Omro, Wisconsin is 3,639 with a median age of 41.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Omro?

Key numbers for living in Omro: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $162,500, median household income $65,150, crime index 43 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Omro side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.