The Town FilesOconto County, Wisconsin
39,589 people. The median home is worth $231,400 (typical Wisconsin town: $256,000) and the median household earns $75,049.
Towns in Oconto County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Suamico | 5,536 | $327,500 | $112,391 | 41.1 |
| Oconto | 4,609 | $148,700 | $61,506 | 50.7 |
| Chase | 3,178 | $303,400 | $102,634 | 39.9 |
| Oconto Falls | 2,957 | $162,800 | $51,228 | 43.2 |
People and housing
| Oconto County | Typical Wisconsin town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $231,400 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $791 | $951 |
| Median household income | $75,049 | $82,217 |
| Median age | 47.5 | 45.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.9% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.2% | 7.2% |
Jobs and pay
9,125 jobs in 2024, average pay $46,685 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 471 storm events in Oconto County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Oconto County has been included in 6 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| 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 |
| April 27, 1973 | Flood | DR-376: Severe Storms & Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).