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Oma’s story
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A town of 320.
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Annala Round Barn · Photo: Royalbroil · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
320
2025 Census estimate · +0.9% since 2020
Median home value
$296K
Census ACS
Household income
$70K
median
Median age
64.2
years
Jobs based here
37
A commuter town
Is Oma a good place to live?
Oma’s median age is 64.2 years, against 42.1 years in Wisconsin’s towns and 40.5 years across U.S. towns. Among 363 Wisconsin towns, just 2 have a higher share of households owning their home than Oma. 28% of the land in Oma is conserved, against 3.8% in Wisconsin’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. Iron County Forest, at 12,519 acres with 2.3 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. Oma has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
320 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Erwin TownshipIronwoodCareyMercerWinchesterHurleyOma
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Oma: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Oma, and how to reach them.
PowerBayfield Electric CoopEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterMercer Sanitary DistrictNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Oma’s trash rules yet
SchoolsLakeland Union High School DistrictHurley School District2 districts serve Oma; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
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 Oma ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP codes54534, 54547, 5455754534 71% · 54547 25% · 54557 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 Oma.
Who lives here
48% of residents are 65 or older
People 65 and older are 48% of residents (19% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 5% of residents (22% statewide). 36% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Oma.
64.2median age · WI 40.2
OmaWisconsinUnited States
Ages · share of residents
29%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma9%
High school19%
Some college16%
Associate’s19%
Bachelor’s19%
Graduate18%
Women and men · all residents
46% women, 54% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±5.6 points. Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Oma | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 7.1% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 0.6% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 0.6% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 3.9% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 2.6% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 10.7% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 26.9% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 29.4% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 18.1% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 8.5% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 19.4% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 16.3% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 19.4% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 18.7% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 17.7% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 300, single groups can be off by several points
28.2%conserved
28.2%
conserved · 13,913 of 49,277 acres
27 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Iron County Forest | 2.3 mi | 12,519 |
| 2. Schomberg County Park | 1.1 mi | 161 |
| 3. Underwood Wildlife Area | 0.4 mi | 1,626 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Work & commute
Oma has 0.4 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Oma for work: only 2% work in town. The average trip to work in Oma is 18 minutes. Since 2013, Oma has added 27 jobs, to 37 in 2023.
2%work in town
| Oma | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 18 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 3.6% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 2% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Median household income | $70,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Oma2%
Mercer18%
Hurley9%
Lac du Flambeau6%
Ashland4%
25 mi
median commute distance
37
jobs based in Oma
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a low hazard risk in Oma
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 73% of U.S. communities.
27risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold waves
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Oma stands out in Wisconsin and nationally, with a typical July afternoon cooler than most
Oma’s July high is 77°F. Oma has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers.
155″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter5–23°
Spring26–50°
Summer51–75°
Fall33–52°
Sep 28
typical first frost
May 24
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
A larger share of adults in Oma have diabetes than in the typical Wisconsin or U.S. town
15% of Oma adults have diabetes. Among 358 Wisconsin towns, just 3 have a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Oma. 21% of Oma adults have been diagnosed with depression.
| Oma | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 11% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 33% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 15% | 17% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 20% | 16% |
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
5 better18 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Oma | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.6% | 9.7% |
| Fewer binge drinkers | 15.7% | 19% |
| More adults with heart disease | 10.1% | 6.6% |
Aspirus Ironwood Hospital
13.9 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Oma
16pages on Oma
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Oma
About 0 of every 100 Oma residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Oma for work
Where Oma’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
37jobs based in Oma
2%of working residents work in town
25 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Oma
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Oma is a town in Iron County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 320 at the time of the 2020 census. The unincorporated communities of Pine Lake and Van Buskirk are located within the town.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 78 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,762 ft
Questions about Oma
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Oma, WI a good place to live?
Oma has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.