Oshkosh, Nebraska facts for kids
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Oshkosh, Nebraska
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Downtown Oshkosh: Main Street, looking north
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Location of Oshkosh, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Garden |
| Incorporated | 1910 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.67 sq mi (1.74 km2) |
| • Land | 0.67 sq mi (1.74 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,396 ft (1,035 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 809 |
| • Density | 1,203.87/sq mi (464.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| ZIP codes |
69154, 69190
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| Area code(s) | 308 |
| FIPS code | 31-37560 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396094 |
| Website | oshkoshnebraska.com |
Oshkosh is a small city located in Garden County, Nebraska, in the United States. It serves as the county seat for Garden County, meaning it's where the main government offices for the county are located. In 2020, the city had a population of 809 people.
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A Look Back in Time
Oshkosh was founded in the 1880s by cattle ranchers. They discovered that the land nearby was perfect for their livestock to graze. The city was named after Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The very first post office in Oshkosh opened its doors in 1889.
Growth and Development
A big step for Oshkosh was when the railroad reached the city in 1908. This made it easier to transport goods and people. In 1909, Oshkosh was chosen to be the county seat for the newly formed Garden County. The city officially became an incorporated city in 1910.
A Powerful Storm
On April 26, 1938, a very strong tornado, estimated to be an F5 on the Fujita Scale, struck near the city. This powerful storm caused a lot of damage, including destroying a school and two farms. Tragically, some children lost their lives during this event.
Where is Oshkosh?
Oshkosh is located just north of the North Platte River. This river is an important natural feature in the region.
City Size and Land Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city of Oshkosh covers a total area of about 0.67 square miles (1.74 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Who Lives in Oshkosh?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 707 | — | |
| 1930 | 843 | 19.2% | |
| 1940 | 910 | 7.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,124 | 23.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,025 | −8.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,067 | 4.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,057 | −0.9% | |
| 1990 | 986 | −6.7% | |
| 2000 | 887 | −10.0% | |
| 2010 | 884 | −0.3% | |
| 2020 | 809 | −8.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
The population of Oshkosh has changed over the years. The table above shows how many people lived in the city during different census years.
Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 884 people living in Oshkosh. These people lived in 400 different homes, and 229 of those homes were families. About 25% of the homes had children under 18 living there. The average age of people in Oshkosh was about 47.5 years old. Many residents were 65 years or older.
Weather in Oshkosh
Oshkosh holds a record for being one of the coldest places in Nebraska. On December 22, 1989, the temperature dropped to an extreme -47 degrees Fahrenheit (-44 degrees Celsius). This tied a state record set many years before.
| Climate data for Oshkosh, Nebraska (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1913–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 75 (24) |
81 (27) |
87 (31) |
95 (35) |
100 (38) |
109 (43) |
111 (44) |
108 (42) |
103 (39) |
94 (34) |
83 (28) |
76 (24) |
111 (44) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 61.0 (16.1) |
67.3 (19.6) |
78.0 (25.6) |
84.1 (28.9) |
90.8 (32.7) |
97.2 (36.2) |
101.0 (38.3) |
98.6 (37.0) |
95.6 (35.3) |
86.2 (30.1) |
74.3 (23.5) |
64.3 (17.9) |
101.8 (38.8) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 39.7 (4.3) |
43.2 (6.2) |
53.4 (11.9) |
61.1 (16.2) |
70.3 (21.3) |
82.1 (27.8) |
88.3 (31.3) |
86.4 (30.2) |
78.7 (25.9) |
64.4 (18.0) |
51.4 (10.8) |
40.6 (4.8) |
63.3 (17.4) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 26.1 (−3.3) |
29.3 (−1.5) |
38.7 (3.7) |
46.7 (8.2) |
56.9 (13.8) |
68.1 (20.1) |
74.3 (23.5) |
72.1 (22.3) |
63.2 (17.3) |
48.9 (9.4) |
36.5 (2.5) |
26.8 (−2.9) |
49.0 (9.4) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 12.5 (−10.8) |
15.4 (−9.2) |
23.9 (−4.5) |
32.4 (0.2) |
43.6 (6.4) |
54.1 (12.3) |
60.4 (15.8) |
57.8 (14.3) |
47.7 (8.7) |
33.5 (0.8) |
21.6 (−5.8) |
13.0 (−10.6) |
34.7 (1.5) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −10.7 (−23.7) |
−7.7 (−22.1) |
4.8 (−15.1) |
17.0 (−8.3) |
27.0 (−2.8) |
41.2 (5.1) |
49.2 (9.6) |
45.8 (7.7) |
31.5 (−0.3) |
14.9 (−9.5) |
1.8 (−16.8) |
−8.2 (−22.3) |
−17.9 (−27.7) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −34 (−37) |
−34 (−37) |
−29 (−34) |
−10 (−23) |
14 (−10) |
29 (−2) |
34 (1) |
35 (2) |
14 (−10) |
−5 (−21) |
−21 (−29) |
−47 (−44) |
−47 (−44) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.25 (6.4) |
0.38 (9.7) |
0.93 (24) |
2.00 (51) |
3.02 (77) |
2.98 (76) |
2.75 (70) |
1.93 (49) |
1.52 (39) |
1.33 (34) |
0.46 (12) |
0.36 (9.1) |
17.91 (455) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 3.8 (9.7) |
5.3 (13) |
4.1 (10) |
3.8 (9.7) |
0.4 (1.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
1.6 (4.1) |
3.6 (9.1) |
5.1 (13) |
27.7 (70) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 2.3 | 3.1 | 4.0 | 7.0 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 8.1 | 6.9 | 5.1 | 5.4 | 2.6 | 2.3 | 66.0 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 2.0 | 2.7 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 2.2 | 11.7 |
| Source: NOAA | |||||||||||||
People from Oshkosh
- Irving Twiford (1898-1988) - He was a politician, which means he was involved in government and making decisions for the community.
See also
In Spanish: Oshkosh (Nebraska) para niños
