Oconto, NE

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Population
141
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
2,575 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$60,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$875/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$55,625
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Oconto is a quiet village of about 140 residents tucked into the rolling countryside of central Nebraska. If you are looking for a peaceful, slow-paced rural lifestyle, this small community offers plenty of room to breathe. Outdoor enthusiasts are just five miles from the 1,700-acre Pressey Wildlife Management Area, a great local spot for camping, fishing, and hunting along the South Loup River. Closer to home, the area has a distinctive creative streak, featuring the Charles Horn Sculpture Garden and a scenic barn quilt trail with dozens of colorful patterns displayed on local barns and homesteads.

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