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Living in
Oregon.
About
Life in Oregon
Oregon is a community of 11,384 people in Wisconsin. The median household income is $102,978, median rent runs about $1,229 per month, and median home values are around $417,200. Unemployment is low at 2.6%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Oregon at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Foreign-Born
7.8%
Broadband Internet
97.3%
of households
Population Growth
+7.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics7.8% foreign-born, most often from Canada
Who lives in Oregon: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Oregon, the largest foreign-born group is from Canada (30.5%), and 2.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.4%
of residents
65 and Older
12.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
38.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
24.4%
of households
Married Couples
55.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.42
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 12% above WI average
Rent, home values, and income in Oregon
In Oregon, rent runs 12% above the WI average, and home values are 57% above the WI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
56.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
30.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
97.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,925
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
72.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1993
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $493,119 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts below WI average
Unemployment in Oregon and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Dane County, which includes Oregon, is 0.6 percentage points lower than the WI average.
Unemployment rate
Oregon: Dane County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Dane County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Oregon is about 2% of Dane County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Oregon Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Madison, WI metro area
Commute23.3 min avg
How Oregon residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Oregon, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 77% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 15 mi
Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN)
Small hub1.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 75 mi
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
Medium hub2.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 99 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 90% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Oregon runs 90% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
33.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
406.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Oregon Police Department
Natural DisastersWinter Weather most common — 22 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
93.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Dane County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Dane County, which includes Oregon, the most common type is winter weather, with 22 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | Winter Weather | $40,000 |
| 2024 | 34 | Thunderstorm Wind | $4.3M |
| 2023 | 18 | Winter Storm | $144,000 |
| 2022 | 33 | Winter Weather | $388,000 |
| 2021 | 22 | Winter Weather | $32,000 |
| 2020 | 19 | Winter Weather | $40,500 |
| 2019 | 33 | Winter Weather | $204,500 |
| 2018 | 29 | Winter Weather | $37.9M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Dane County, county-wide
Oregon is about 2% of Dane County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality41 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Dane County, which includes Oregon, is typically good — 246 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
41
Good Days
246
per year
Moderate Days
113
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Dane County, county-wide
Oregon is about 2% of Dane County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate80°F summers, 14°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Oregon has warm summers (avg high 80°F) and very cold winters (avg low 14°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
57°/36°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
80°/59°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
60°/40°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
31°/14°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
40.2"
Annual Snowfall
35.5"
Hot Days/Year
10
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
157
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
116
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28°F | 11°F | 1.67" |
| Feb | 32°F | 14°F | 1.71" |
| Mar | 44°F | 25°F | 2.34" |
| Apr | 57°F | 36°F | 4.22" |
| May | 69°F | 47°F | 4.55" |
| Jun | 78°F | 57°F | 5.74" |
| Jul | 82°F | 61°F | 4.70" |
| Aug | 81°F | 59°F | 4.08" |
| Sep | 74°F | 51°F | 3.92" |
| Oct | 61°F | 39°F | 2.99" |
| Nov | 46°F | 29°F | 2.34" |
| Dec | 33°F | 18°F | 1.92" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Oregon
Uninsured
2.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Oregon's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Stoughton Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available · 9 mi away · Stoughton
Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital - Madison
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.3 mi away · Madison
Unitypoint Health - Meriter
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.7 mi away · Madison
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Oregon
Oregon's student/teacher ratio is 13.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 50.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
50.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Oregon (within 15 miles)
University of Wisconsin-Madison
10.4 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 36,902 students · in-state tuition $12,166 · 90% graduate · median earnings $80,330 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,107 students · in-state tuition $37,120 · 64% graduate · median earnings $64,869 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Ice Age National Scenic Trail, 74 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Oregon
Oregon has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Ice Age National Scenic Trail (74 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Ice Age National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
74 mi awayEffigy Mounds National Monument
National Monument
92 mi awayPublic Libraries in Oregon
Oregon Public Library
200 N. Alpine Pkwy, Oregon
Cities Near Oregon
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Oregon?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Oregon FAQ
Is Oregon, Wisconsin affordable?⌄
Oregon's median rent is $1,221/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $102,978/year. Median home value is $417,200.
Is Oregon, Wisconsin safe?⌄
Oregon's violent crime rate was 33 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 406 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Oregon, Wisconsin?⌄
Dane County, which includes Oregon, has an unemployment rate of 2.6%, which is strong — well below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Oregon, Wisconsin?⌄
The cost of living in Oregon is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,221/month and median household income is $102,978/year. The median home value is $417,200. About 57% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Oregon, Wisconsin?⌄
The average commute in Oregon is 23 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from