The Town FilesOconto Falls, Wisconsin
City in Oconto County · population 2,957 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $162,800
- Household income
- $51,228
- Jan low / Jul high
- 9° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 52 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 43.2
Oconto Falls is a city of 2,957 people in Oconto County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $162,800, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks more vibrant than 77% of Wisconsin towns, better for first-time buyers than 76% of Wisconsin towns, hipper than 76% of Wisconsin towns.
How Oconto Falls ranks
Percentile among Wisconsin towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wisconsin towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Oconto Falls is worth $162,800, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $51,228, which is more affordable than 48% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $687 a month. 61.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Oconto Falls | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $162,800 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $687 | $951 |
| Median household income | $51,228 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 61.4% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Oconto Falls
| People | Oconto Falls | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.2 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.6% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 24.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.8% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.7% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 5.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.0% | — |
| Work from home | 11.3% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 29.3 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.1% | 89.1% |
Weather in Oconto Falls
July highs average 80.5°F and January lows 8.9°F. About 33.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 51.5 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 169 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Oconto Falls since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 16, 1979 about 4.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 23, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 27 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on August 2, 2015.
Severe weather in Oconto County since 1996
Oconto County has been included in 6 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| August 27, 2019 | Flood | DR-4459: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| June 17, 1976 | Drought | EM-3014: Drought |
Jobs and pay in Oconto County
Oconto County had 9,125 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,685 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Oconto Falls itself the ACS puts it at 2.9%.
Public schools in Oconto Falls
3 public schools with 1,391 students, about 14.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oconto Falls High | 9-12 | 534 | 15.3 |
| Oconto Falls Elementary | PK-5 | 498 | 13.1 |
| Washington Middle | 6-8 | 359 | 13.8 |
Towns near Oconto Falls
- Chase, WI10.4 mi · 3,178 people · home $303,400
- Little Suamico, WI11.3 mi · 5,536 people · home $327,500
- Oconto, WI13.3 mi · 4,609 people · home $148,700
- Pulaski, WI14.4 mi · 3,870 people · home $235,800
- Pittsfield, WI16.2 mi · 2,791 people · home $307,600
- Suamico, WI17.3 mi · 12,820 people · home $366,900
- Howard, WI20.7 mi · 19,950 people · home $315,700
- Wescott, WI20.9 mi · 3,257 people · home $219,100
Oconto Falls questions
Is Oconto Falls, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Oconto Falls scores better for retirees than 30% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 15%. 19.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.2).
How much does a house cost in Oconto Falls?
The median owner-occupied home in Oconto Falls is valued at $162,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $51,228, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $687 a month.
What is the weather like in Oconto Falls?
July highs average 80.5°F and January lows 8.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.8 inches of precipitation a year and 51.5 inches of snow.
Does Oconto Falls get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Oconto Falls since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 16, 1979. The typical Wisconsin town has had 15.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)