Christian Reformed Church, 1910
Oostburg’s story
134 years in pictures
Census counts: 380 in 1910, 3,056 in 2020. The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 1910 and 2 maps from 1954 on.
- 1892Oostburg is settled
OostburgWI
A town of 3,056, settled in 1892.
3 bordering townsMap →
Photo: TCP04 · CC BY 4.0
Population
3,056
2025 Census estimate · −0.1% since 2020
Typical home
$320K
+6.3% in a year
Household income
$88K
median
Median age
45.9
years
Jobs based here
1,520
Balanced
TownGrade
A+
#15 of 357 in WI
Why does Oostburg grade so well?
Oostburg is one of the best-graded places in America: an A+, 15th among Wisconsin's 357 graded towns. Its public schools beat 91% of Wisconsin towns on state tests and graduation, the median household earns $88K, and natural-hazard risk is low. Its lowest mark, a B−, is in cost of living. On walkability, just 40 of Wisconsin’s 879 towns do better. Oostburg's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) is stronger than in 86% of U.S. towns.
What makes Oostburg stand out
Where Oostburg beats most towns.
Natural hazardsA
Very low risk of storm and flood damage
FEMA National Risk Index.
Oostburg School District
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Oostburg Elementary | PK–5 | 479 |
| Oostburg Christian School | PK–8 | 278 |
| Oostburg Middle | 6–8 | 204 |
SchoolsA
#20 of the 362 Wisconsin towns we grade for schools
NCES · EDFacts.
WalkabilityA
More walkable than 86% of U.S. towns
5.9% of workers walk, bike or ride transit
EPA National Walkability Index; Census ACS.
How Oostburg grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Wisconsin), ordered by how far Oostburg is from typical.
Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 10% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listAOpen →SchoolsAOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 8.8 of 20; 1.2% of households have no carAOpen →Jobs & incomeA−Open →HealthSt. Nicholas Hospital 9.7 miles awayB+Open →Cost of livingB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1% conserved landC−Open →HistoryC+Open →Civic life3.9 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsAOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateSnowy winters, 79° summer afternoons, 49″ of snow–Open →Housing market–Open →Who lives here–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Oostburg: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Oostburg, and how to reach them.
PowerWe Energies20.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterOostburg WaterworksNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Oostburg’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 hereVillage of Oostburg ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, May 2026
ZIP code5307053070 100%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 Oostburg.
Oostburg pairs an A+ overall with homes cheaper than the Wisconsin norm and trades workers with Sheboygan and other neighbors.
SchoolsA
Oostburg earns an A for schools
Its public schools are run by the Oostburg School District. Three of its 4 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is Oostburg High, with 328 students.
91%of WI districts it outscoresASchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oostburg ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 479 | A |
| Oostburg HighLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 328 | B+ |
| Oostburg MiddleTop results in townGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 204 | A |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within WI on state tests and graduation
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A
Inland flooding leads a very low hazard risk in Oostburg
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 90% of U.S. communities.
10risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HealthB+
On CDC estimates, Oostburg is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns
Oostburg beats the Wisconsin average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 20% of Oostburg adults binge drink, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 20% and U.S. towns at 16%. 29% of adults feel lonely in Oostburg.
69%healthier than U.S. townsB+Health Grade
| Oostburg | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 20% | 16% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 33% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 32% | 36% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 9.1% | 10% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
4 better28 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Oostburg | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.1% | 12.1% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.7% | 9.7% |
St. Nicholas Hospital
9.7 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
58th
percentile among WI towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Climate
Oostburg has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Oostburg has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Oostburg’s July high is 79°F, below both Wisconsin’s towns (82°F) and U.S. towns (85°F).
49″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter18–31°
Spring35–51°
Summer59–76°
Fall42–58°
Oct 16
typical first frost
May 3
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A−
About one in six working residents works right in Oostburg
Oostburg has about as many jobs (1,520) as working residents, but only 254 people both live and work here. Jobs based here grew from 703 in 2013 to 1,520.
Most working residents leave Oostburg for work: only 17% work in town. Jobs based in Oostburg grew to 1,520 in 2023, 817 more than in 2013. The top destinations are Sheboygan (19%), Plymouth (4%) and Sheboygan Falls (4%).
17%work in town
| Oostburg | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 17% | 8.2% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.6% | 6.3% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Oostburg17%
Sheboygan19%
Plymouth4%
Sheboygan Falls4%
Kohler3%
10 mi
median commute distance
1,520
jobs based in Oostburg
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
A
Walkability grade: more walkable than 86% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
Older than Wisconsin overall
People 65 and older are 23% of residents (19% statewide). The median age in Oostburg is 45.9 years. 29% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 33% across Wisconsin.
45.9median age · WI 40.2
| Oostburg | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.9 years | 42.1 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 23% | 20% | 18% |
| Under 18 | 21% | 21% | 22% |
OostburgWisconsinUnited States
Ages · share of residents
15%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma3%
High school34%
Some college21%
Associate’s12%
Bachelor’s22%
Graduate8%
Women and men · all residents
54% women, 46% men
About 86 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±3.7 points). Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Oostburg | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 11.7% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 8.8% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4.9% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 13.3% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 10.2% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13.8% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 14.8% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 13.1% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 9.4% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 3.1% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 34.3% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 21.3% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 12% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 21.5% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 7.9% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 3,100, single groups can be off by several points
HousingCost of living grade B−
The typical home in Oostburg is valued at about $320K
Oostburg grades A+ overall with a typical home of about $320K, below the Wisconsin typical value; only 24 of the 118 Wisconsin towns graded A− or better can say that. Its typical home is the least expensive on its borders; Lima is next at $368K.
The typical Oostburg home is worth about $320,000, up 6.3% in a year, 5% below the Wisconsin typical home. Oostburg’s median rent is $936 a month.
$320KZillow home value
| Oostburg | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 81% | 74% | 73% |
| Median rent | $936 a month | $1,080 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Oostburg$320K
Wisconsin$337K
+6.3%
value change, 1 year
3
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
0.8%conserved
| Oostburg | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 0.8% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.2 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
0.8%
conserved · 10 of 1,285 acres
0.3 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Veteran's Park | 0.2 mi | 9 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Nearby attractions
All 39 attractions →USS Cobia and 11 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Oostburg. Close and well known come first.
33 mi MuseumUSS Cobia
22 mi Park & preserveKettle Moraine State Forest
9 mi Theme parkBlue Harbor Resort
10 mi MuseumJohn Michael Kohler Arts Center
19 mi MuseumWade House Historic Site
39 mi GardenLake ParkSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
USS Cobia: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain · Kettle Moraine State Forest: self, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Blue Harbor Resort: self, CC BY-SA 2.5 · John Michael Kohler Arts Center: self, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Wade House Historic Site: Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake Park: https://www.flickr.com/people/jhtaylor/, CC BY 2.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Oostburg
18pages on Oostburg
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Oostburg; the nearest are
Lakeland UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Plymouth15.8 mi$33,396 tuitionLakeshore Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Cleveland20.8 mi$4,844 in-state tuitionUniversity of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeUniversity or college · Public · Milwaukee38.1 mi$10,398 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Oostburg residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Wisconsin.
About Oostburg
Village in Wisconsin, United States
Oostburg is a village in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 3,056 at the 2020 census. It is included in the Sheboygan, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 699 ft
- ZIP code
- 53070
Oostburg’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with Oostburg.
WilsonHollandLimaOostburg
How the neighbors grade
| Town | WI rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oostburg | #15 | A+ | B− | — | A | B+ |
| Wilson | #325 | C | C | — | C− | B− |
| Holland | — | — | C | — | A | B+ |
| Lima | #124 | A− | B− | — | B+ | B |
Holland has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. Oostburg, Wilson, Holland and Lima report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Oostburg with a neighbor →
Questions about Oostburg
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Oostburg, WI a good place to live?
Yes, by almost any measure. Oostburg grades A+ overall, better than 97% of U.S. towns and #15 of 357 in Wisconsin. It grades B+ for health and A for schools.
Is Oostburg, WI expensive?
That is 4.4 years of the area's median household income ($73,094 across the Sheboygan, 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−.