Oconto Falls, Wisconsin
Oconto Falls is a city of 3,001 people in Oconto County, Wisconsin.
Why visit Oconto Falls
Townapedia lists 1 park or trail, 8 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; January lows average 9°F, and about 52 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Oconto Falls
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About Oconto Falls
Oconto Falls is a city in Oconto County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,957 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Green Bay metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Oconto Falls, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes8
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship5
History
The city was named for the original waterfalls on the Oconto River. According to Menominee storytelling, Manabozho threw a falls across the Oconto River "to protect the Menominee and to keep the sturgeon from getting to the Chippewa".
John and Almira Volk are considered the first European settlers of Oconto Falls, having moved to the region in 1846. Most early settlers were of German, Polish, and French descent. The Volk family established a sawmill along the river, and the lumber industry became the main source of employment.
A post office called Oconto Falls has been in operation since 1871, the same year the Peshtigo Fire destroyed a majority of buildings in the village. Later, a Methodist congregation was the first to build a church in 1889. The first bridge across the river was built in 1896, and in 1902, the falls was dammed to create a power source.
Shortly thereafter, Oconto Falls incorporated as a village on July 3, 1903. Anton Gustin, of Austrian heritage, came to the village and established a new pulp mill in 1908. It was constructed using his improved sulphate pulping process, which made Oconto Falls the location of the first commercial production of kraft paper in the United States. The village became a city in 1919.
From the History section of Oconto Falls, Wisconsin on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Healthcare3
Map of Oconto Falls
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26°F | 9°F | 1.5 in | 10.5 in |
| Feb | 30°F | 10°F | 1.3 in | 11.1 in |
| Mar | 40°F | 21°F | 2.1 in | 7.9 in |
| Apr | 53°F | 32°F | 3.1 in | 4.9 in |
| May | 66°F | 44°F | 3.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 55°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 58°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 57°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 49°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 58°F | 38°F | 3.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 44°F | 27°F | 2.1 in | 2.3 in |
| Dec | 31°F | 16°F | 1.9 in | 14.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Oconto 4 W Hcn (9 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Oconto County has had 4 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-08-27: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Green Bay–Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 27 miles away.
- Suamico 17 mi south, about 28 min by car
- Bonduel 18 mi southwest, about 29 min by car
- Howard 21 mi south, about 33 min by car
- Keshena 22 mi west, about 35 min by car
- Green Bay 25 mi south, about 40 min by car
- Hobart 26 mi south, about 41 min by car
- Ashwaubenon 27 mi south, about 43 min by car
- Allouez 28 mi south, about 45 min by car
- Bellevue 29 mi south, about 47 min by car
- De Pere 30 mi south, about 49 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Oconto Falls WI 3, Doremo, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Oconto Falls WI 1, Doremo, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Oconto Falls WI 2, Doremo, CC BY-SA 4.0
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