Black Oak School · National Register of Historic Places
Nekimi’s story
146 years in pictures
The archive holds 1 old photo or paper.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1880Nekimi is settled
NekimiWI
A town of 1,335, settled in 1880.
4 bordering townsMap →
Black Oak School · Photo: Royalbroil · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
1,335
2025 Census estimate · −0.4% since 2020
Typical home
$357K
+0.8% in a year
Household income
$97K
median
Median age
52.8
years
Jobs based here
347
A commuter town
Is Nekimi a good place to live?
Nekimi’s best subject grade is an A− for incomes; its weakest is a C for schools. Nekimi’s median age is 52.8 years, above both Wisconsin’s towns (42.1 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). Black Oak School is on the National Register of Historic Places. Nekimi has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Nekimi stand out
Where Nekimi beats most towns.
Small town
1,335 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
OshkoshEldoradoUticaBlack WolfNekimi
How Nekimi grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Wisconsin), ordered by how far Nekimi is from typical.
Jobs & income$97K median household incomeA−Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 23% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA−Open →SchoolsBehind 70% of Wisconsin districts on tests and graduationCOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 5.2 of 20; 3.2% of households have no car; 2.1% of workers walk, bike or ride transitCOpen →HealthAurora Medical Center Oshkosh 7.3 miles awayBOpen →Cost of livingB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors3 miles of trails; 0% conserved landCOpen →History1 place on the National RegisterBOpen →Civic life1.9 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsC+Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Nekimi: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Nekimi, and how to reach them.
PowerWisconsin Public Service17.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterOshkosh WaterworksNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers73% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Nekimi’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Wisconsin you can register online until 20 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 20 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereTown of Nekimi ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP codes54904, 54902, 5497954904 59% · 54902 38% · 54979 3%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Nekimi.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A−
About half of Nekimi’s working residents commute to Oshkosh
Most working residents leave Nekimi for work: only 1% work in town. Nekimi’s average trip to work is 19 minutes, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 22 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Since 2013, Nekimi has added 109 jobs, to 347 in 2023.
1%work in town
| Nekimi | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 19 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.2% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Work from home | 8.2% | 12% | 11% |
| Below the poverty line | 5% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Nekimi1%
Oshkosh45%
Fond du Lac9%
Appleton4%
Neenah4%
11 mi
median commute distance
347
jobs based in Nekimi
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C
Walkability grade: more walkable than 32% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A−
Low risk in Nekimi, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 77% of U.S. communities.
23risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Nekimi has four seasons and pleasant summers
Nekimi has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Nekimi is 81°F.
39″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter13–29°
Spring34–55°
Summer58–79°
Fall39–58°
Oct 13
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HealthB
Nekimi ranks healthier than 62% of the country’s towns
Nekimi beats the Wisconsin average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 20% of adults binge drink in Nekimi.
63%healthier than U.S. townsBHealth Grade
| Nekimi | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 20% | 16% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 33% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 32% | 36% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 38% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
4 better27 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Nekimi | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.7% | 12.1% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 4.6% | 5.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.5% | 8.6% |
Aurora Medical Center Oshkosh
7.3 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Who lives here
More middle-aged adults than Wisconsin overall
Adults 35 to 64 are 45% of residents (38% statewide); children under 18 are 15% of residents (21% statewide). 24% of Nekimi residents are 65 or older. 26% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 33% across Wisconsin.
52.8median age · WI 40.2
| Nekimi | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 15% | 21% | 22% |
| Aged 65 or older | 24% | 20% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 26% | 32% | 29% |
NekimiWisconsinUnited States
Ages · share of residents
22%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma5%
High school42%
Some college17%
Associate’s11%
Bachelor’s17%
Graduate8%
Women and men · all residents
47% women, 53% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±5.3 points. Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Nekimi | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 8.2% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 6.9% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 9.7% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 6.5% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 9.5% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13.8% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 21.5% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 16.6% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 7.4% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.6% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 41.9% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 16.6% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 11.3% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 17.3% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 8.2% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,300, single groups can be off by several points
HousingCost of living grade B−
A typical Nekimi home is worth about $357K
The typical Nekimi home is worth about $357,000, up 0.8% in a year, 6% above the Wisconsin typical home.
$357KZillow home value
| Nekimi | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 85% | 74% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,235 a month | $1,078 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Nekimi$357K
Wisconsin$337K
+0.8%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
OutdoorsC
Nekimi has set aside 0.2% of its land for conservation
2.9 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve. The biggest park or preserve is Ford Festival Park, at 197 acres. Nekimi’s trail density is 0.1 miles per square mile.
0.2%conserved
| Nekimi | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 0.2% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.1 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
0.2%
conserved · 29 of 18,025 acres
2.9 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Ford Festival Park | — | 197 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Nearby attractions
All 23 attractions →Lake Winnebago and 9 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Nekimi. Close and well known come first.
11 mi LakeLake Winnebago
4 mi MuseumEAA Aviation Museum
36 mi Park & preserveKettle Moraine State Forest
25 mi MuseumThe History Museum at the Castle
8 mi MuseumOshkosh Public Museum8 mi Zoo & aquariumMenominee Park ZooSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Lake Winnebago: self, CC BY-SA 2.5 · EAA Aviation Museum: self, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Kettle Moraine State Forest: self, CC BY-SA 2.5 · The History Museum at the Castle: Sirala at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Oshkosh Public Museum: The original uploader was Royalbroil at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 2.5
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Nekimi
18pages on Nekimi
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
4 within 15 miles of the center of Nekimi
University of Wisconsin-OshkoshUniversity or college · Public · Oshkosh7.5 mi$8,532 in-state tuitionMoraine Park Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Fond du Lac12.9 mi$4,819 in-state tuitionMarian UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Fond Du Lac13.2 mi$35,178 tuition
About 4 of every 100 Nekimi residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Nekimi for work
Where Nekimi’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
347jobs based in Nekimi
1%of working residents work in town
11 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Nekimi
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Nekimi, sometimes called Nekemi, is a town in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,337 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated communities of Fitzgerald and Ring are located in the town. A part of the grounds for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh are located within the town.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 29 sq mi
- Elevation
- 889 ft
- Area code
- 920
Questions about Nekimi
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Nekimi, WI expensive?
That is 4.8 years of the area's median household income ($74,925 across the Oshkosh-Neenah, WI metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B−.