City profile · Wisconsin · Census ACS 2023

Oregon, WI

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Oregon - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

11,384
Residents
$100,695
Median income
$361,200
Median home
$1,694
Median rent (state)

Oregon - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Oregon lands in the 78th percentile for household income and the 92nd percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

78th
percentile, household income
73rd
percentile, home value
67th
percentile, median rent
92nd
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Oregon, WI

Oregon is a small town in Wisconsin, home to 11,384 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in Oregon brings in $100,695 a year, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 5.3%. Home values in Oregon run a median of $361,200, and the median resident age is 39.5 years. 47.7% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 71.0% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 134 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Building Boom), up 76% from five years earlier. Oregon reports a comparatively low crime rate: per-100,000 total crime stands at 321.2 in FBI UCR data, below the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Living costs in Wisconsin run below the national norm: the state registers 94.1 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Below Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,694 monthly. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Wisconsin's average monthly utility costs around $225 (state average). Commute times here average 19.1 minutes, with 72.0% driving alone and 19.0% working from home, per Census ACS commuting data. Natural-hazard exposure scores 93.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

11,384 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Wisconsin

Median Household Income

$100,695 /yr

Poverty 5.3%

Cost of Living Index (state)

94.1 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Wisconsin average

How does Oregon compare to other US cities?

Where Oregon sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 78% higher than other cities
Home value 73% pricier than other cities
Median rent 67% pricier than other cities
Safety 92% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to Wisconsin alone, Oregon ranks #22 of 202 Wisconsin cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Oregon against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Wisconsin only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Wisconsin-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent is Oregon's strongest outlier among Wisconsin cities

Among the 761 Wisconsin cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, Oregon ranks #24 - the 94th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Oregon only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#81 of 753
89th percentile in Wisconsin
Median Gross Rent
#24 of 761
94th percentile in Wisconsin
Median Home Value
#52 of 754
93rd percentile in Wisconsin
Poverty Rate
#381 of 761
48th percentile in Wisconsin
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#60 of 761
92nd percentile in Wisconsin

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Wisconsin only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

78thIncome percentile
92ndSafety percentile

78th percentile nationally for median household income · 92nd percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Oregon's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Oregon's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 67 Avg. percentile National median
Oregon's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Oregon's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$361,200 27th percentile more affordable than 27% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). This entry sits in this band. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Oregon $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Oregon, WI Oregon, WI's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Oregon, WI-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Oregon, WI median $100,695/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Oregon, WI's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Oregon, WI. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 47.7%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 5.3%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 71.0%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
11,384
Median Income
$100,695
Median Home Value
$361,200
Median Age
39.5
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Labor force participation
71.0%
Bachelor's Degree+
47.7%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
321.2
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
42.3
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
278.9
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
8
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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11,000 residents11,500 residents12,000 residents12,500 residents 202020212022202320242025 11,239 residents 12,015 residents ▲ +6.9%
Oregon's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
134
housing units authorized
Single-Family
80
detached homes
Multifamily
54
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
11.8
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 76
2020 122
2021 200
2022 63
2023 139
2024 134

Permit volume increased 76% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
19.1 minutes
Drive Alone
72.0%
Carpool
5.4%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
2.2%
Work from Home
19.0%
Other
1.4%

Based on 6,156 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Wisconsin - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$100
avg/month
Natural Gas
$80
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$225
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Wisconsin state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Wisconsin state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Oregon sits in

Cost of Living Index
94.1
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,694/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
93.9 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Wisconsin

Platteville
11,421 people
Waupun
11,244 people
Two Rivers
11,224 people
Marinette
11,060 people
Holmen
11,027 people
Burlington
11,021 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Oregon's 11,384 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Batesville, AR
11,385 people
La Homa, TX
11,389 people
Spencer, IA
11,393 people
East Grand Rapids, MI
11,394 people
Grosse Pointe Park, MI
11,394 people
Suffern, NY
11,395 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Oregon's $100,695 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Maple, MI
$100,694 median income
Edison, CA
$100,689 median income
New Salem, PA
$100,688 median income
Woodbridge, CA
$100,682 median income
Asbury Lake, FL
$100,681 median income
Lake San Marcos, CA
$100,676 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Oregon, WI Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Oregon, WI - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 88.4% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 1.4% White 88.4% Black or African American 5.9% Asian 1.1% American Indian 0.1% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.8% Two or more races 3.8% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Oregon compares to nearby Wisconsin cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Oregon (this city) 11,384 $100,695
Platteville 11,421 $42,667
Waupun 11,244 $66,931
Two Rivers 11,224 $58,716
Census ACS 5-year FIPS WI FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Oregon, WI?

What is the population of Oregon, WI? +

Oregon, WI counts 11,384 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Oregon, WI? +

The median household income in Oregon is $100,695 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Oregon? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Oregon; the closest available measure is the Wisconsin state average, a cost of living index of 94.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Wisconsin vary by metro area.

Is Oregon, WI safe? +

Oregon has a total crime rate of 321.2 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Oregon, WI? +

A typical home in Oregon is worth $361,200, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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