Boat landing, 1911
Winneconne’s story
176 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1911.
- 1850Winneconne is settled
WinneconneWI
A town of 2,498, settled in 1850. Public schools that outperform most of Wisconsin.
Trash day: FridayPhoto: Royalbroil · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
2,498
2025 Census estimate · −1.3% since 2020
Typical home
$347K
+2.8% in a year
Household income
$82K
median
Median age
43.8
years
Jobs based here
950
Balanced
Is Winneconne a good place to live?
Winneconne’s best subject grades are an A for schools and safety and an A− for incomes. Only 11 of Wisconsin’s 190 towns score higher on safety. Winneconne's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) is stronger than in 86% of U.S. towns. Arthur Marble Park, at 46 acres with 1.2 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. Winneconne has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Winneconne stand out
Where Winneconne beats most towns.
Winneconne Community School District
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Winneconne Elementary | PK–5 | 823 |
| Winneconne Middle | 6–8 | 411 |
| Winneconne High | 9–12 | 487 |
SchoolsA
On state tests and graduation
NCES · EDFacts.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Winneconne0.8
Wisconsin2.4
U.S.3.3
SafetyA
67% less violent crime than WI
FBI data, 2025. Crimes reported to police.
How Winneconne grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Wisconsin), ordered by how far Winneconne is from typical.
SchoolsAOpen →SafetyAOpen →Jobs & income$82K median household incomeA−Open →HealthAurora Medical Center Oshkosh 8.6 miles awayB+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7.4 of 20; 5.2% of households have no car; 0.4% of workers walk, bike or ride transitCOpen →Cost of livingBOpen →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listC+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1 mile of trail; 5% conserved landAOpen →History1 notable person born hereC+Open →Civic life4.3 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsAOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 43.8; 34% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Winneconne: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Winneconne, and how to reach them.
PowerWisconsin Power & Light18.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterWinneconne Waterworks6 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpFridayTrash dayTown site
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 Winneconne ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, May 2026
ZIP code5498654986 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 Winneconne.
SchoolsA
Winneconne’s schools rank ahead of 93% of Wisconsin districts
Its public schools are run by the Winneconne Community School District. Its three schools are below. The largest public high school is Winneconne High, with 487 students.
93%of WI districts it outscoresASchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winneconne ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 823 | A |
| Winneconne HighLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 487 | A− |
| Winneconne MiddleTop results in townGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 411 | A+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within WI on state tests and graduation
SafetyA
Winneconne reports less crime per resident than 92% of U.S. towns
At 1.2 per 1,000 residents, Winneconne’s property crime rate is where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 6.4 and U.S. towns at 9.9.
92%of U.S. towns report more crimeASafety Grade
| Winneconne | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 1.2 per 1,000 residents | 6.4 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0.8 per 1,000 residents | 1.1 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Winneconne0.8
Wisconsin2.4
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Winneconne1.2
Wisconsin10.3
U.S.15.5
92nd
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
2
violent crimes reported in 2025
3
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
HealthB+
Residents of Winneconne are healthier than 73% of U.S. towns
Winneconne beats the Wisconsin average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 21% of Winneconne adults binge drink, above both Wisconsin’s towns (20%) and U.S. towns (16%). 28% of Winneconne adults feel lonely.
73%healthier than U.S. townsB+Health Grade
| Winneconne | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 20% | 16% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 33% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 32% | 36% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 15% | 17% |
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
7 better24 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Winneconne | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 7.6% | 12.1% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 3.9% | 5.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10% | 8.6% |
Aurora Medical Center Oshkosh
8.6 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Winneconne
Winneconne has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 82°, January nights drop to 10° and about 39 inches of snow falls in a winter.
39″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter13–29°
Spring34–55°
Summer58–80°
Fall39–58°
Oct 20
typical first frost
Apr 24
typical last frost
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A−
Winneconne has 0.8 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Winneconne for work: only 13% work in town. Since 2013, Winneconne has added 152 jobs, to 950 in 2023. The average trip to work in Winneconne is 21 minutes.
13%work in town
| Winneconne | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 13% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.4% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Winneconne13%
Oshkosh26%
Fox Crossing7%
Appleton6%
Neenah4%
12 mi
median commute distance
950
jobs based in Winneconne
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
C
Walkability grade: more walkable than 35% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
An age mix much like Wisconsin’s
No broad age group is more than 4 points off the Wisconsin average. 22% of residents are 65 or older in Winneconne. 35% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 33% across Wisconsin.
43.8median age · WI 40.2
| Winneconne | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 22% | 20% | 18% |
| Median age | 43.8 years | 42.1 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 35% | 32% | 29% |
| Under 18 | 20% | 21% | 22% |
WinneconneWisconsinUnited States
Ages · share of residents
15%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma2%
High school25%
Some college31%
Associate’s7%
Bachelor’s25%
Graduate9%
Women and men · all residents
47% women, 53% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±3.7 points. Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Winneconne | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 8.3% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 11.9% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 8.8% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 13.4% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 8.2% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 15.3% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 12.4% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 9.8% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 2.4% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 25% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 31.4% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 6.8% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 25.2% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 9.3% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 2,500, single groups can be off by several points
5.1%conserved
| Winneconne | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.6 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 5.1% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
5.1%
conserved · 62 of 1,219 acres
1.2 mi
of trails · 0.6 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Arthur Marble Park | 1.2 mi | 46 |
| 2. Lake Winneconne Park | — | 12 |
| 3. Coughlin Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C+
Moderate risk in Winneconne, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 55% of U.S. communities. Since 1993, 2 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Winneconne.
55risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
2
paid flood claims since 1993
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HousingCost of living grade B
Winneconne’s typical home value is about $347K
The typical Winneconne home is worth about $347,000, up 2.8% in a year, close to the Wisconsin typical home. Winneconne’s median rent is $852 a month.
$347KZillow home value
| Winneconne | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $852 a month | $1,078 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 75% | 74% | 73% |
Typical home value
Winneconne$347K
Wisconsin$337K
+2.8%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 22 attractions →Lake Winnebago and 8 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Winneconne. Close and well known come first.
17 mi LakeLake Winnebago
11 mi MuseumEAA Aviation Museum
19 mi MuseumThe History Museum at the Castle
10 mi MuseumOshkosh Public Museum12 mi Zoo & aquariumMenominee Park Zoo
39 mi MuseumWade House Historic SiteSources: 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 · 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 · Wade House Historic Site: Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Winneconne
20pages on Winneconne
The big questions
SchoolsABeat 93% of WI districts · 3 schoolsSafetyA0.8 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthB+Better than WI on 7 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingB$347K typical home · up 2.8% in a yearWork & commuteA−$82K median household income · 950 jobs hereNatural hazardsC+FEMA risk higher than 55% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Winneconne
About 5 of every 100 Winneconne residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Wisconsin.
About Winneconne
Village in Wisconsin, United States
Winneconne is a village in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,544 at the time of the 2020 census. The village is located within the Town of Winneconne. Developed along the Wolf River, the community is in the middle of the Wolf Chain of lakes, including Poygan, Winneconne, and Butte des Morts. It is host to numerous bass fishing tournaments.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 2.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 748 ft
Questions about Winneconne
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Winneconne, WI a good place to live?
Public schools that outperform most of Wisconsin.
Is Winneconne, WI expensive?
That is 4.6 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.