Profile: City of Oshkosh

The City of Oshkosh is located in the heart of the Fox River Valley on the west shore of Lake Winnebago. Oshkosh was first incorporated in 1853 and is a community of approximately 65,000 residents. It encompasses an area of approximately 24 square miles.

The City of Oshkosh has many assets, which include retail, manufacturing and educational facilities. Prime Outlets, Oshkosh Truck, Bemis Corporation, Oshkosh B'Gosh, the University of Wisconsin, and a wide range of recreational opportunities, help to make Oshkosh a progressive and thriving community.

Oshkosh is the home of the world renowned Experimental Aircraft Association, which attracts over 800,000 people from around the world to its annual air show. In addition, Oshkosh boasts a new hospital, a new YMCA with an indoor soccer and hockey rink, Country America, Sawdust Days, the Miss Wisconsin Pageant, Waterfest, and a Ducks Unlimited Festival.

The Fox River Valley and the City of Oshkosh are frequently listed in many national publications as one of the safest and best places to live.