10 Best Independent Living Communities in Oconomowoc, WI

Learn More About Independent Living in Oconomowoc, WI

Welcome to Oconomowoc! This small, rural city west of Milwaukee got its name from Coo-no-mo-wauk, the Potawatomi term for “waterfall.” Surrounded by lakes and forests, Oconomowoc is a nature lover’s paradise.

Independent living communities — also known simply as retirement communities — in Oconomowoc are geared towards seniors who are able to live on their own, without daily assistance, and prefer to live among people their age. This usually means residents are self-sufficient and do not require hands-on care. Think of Oconomowoc retirement communities as age-restricted (typically 55+) complexes, which provide organized activities, meal services, and transportation.

Cost of Independent Living in Oconomowoc, WI

The median monthly cost of independent living in 2019 in the state of Wisconsin was around $2,400. To learn more about the cost of independent living in Oconomowoc, contact A Place for Mom’s Senior Living Advisors.

Learn More About Oconomowoc, WI

Cost of Living

The total household expenses associated with living in Oconomowoc are rated equally to the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are rated slightly below the average.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
100	91	101	106	98	98

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$83,847 per year	$48,872 per year	$73,783 per year	$35,598 per year	$43,798 per year	$4,133 per year	$748 per month

Local Hospitals

The top hospitals that service Oconomowoc include:

ProHealth Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 60+
• Specialties: emergency care, Level III trauma center

Rogers Memorial Hospital – Oconomowoc

• Facility type: nonprofit, psychiatric care
• Bed count: 220+
• Specialties: behavioral health care

Aurora Medical Center in Summit

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 90+
• Specialties: spine surgery, ICU, physical therapy

Weather and Climate

Oconomowoc’s climate is classified as warm-summer humid continental, which means a wide variation in seasonal temperatures and no distinct dry season. The city enjoys warm, pleasant summers and cold, snowy winters. The average humidity level is 73%, and humidity levels are often highest during December at about 79%.

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
17°F	26°F	8°F

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
72°F	82°F	61°F

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 87

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 33.9″

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
41.4	16.1%	16,472	1,412 per square mile	2.5

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.2%	0.6%	2.1%	2.6%	<0.1%	1.1%	93.5%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Milwaukee: 30/30
• Overall inclusivity: 100/100

2016 Presidential Election Results for Waukesha County

Democratic	Republican	Other
38.9%	59.7%	1.4%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

Oconomowoc is a small resort town located in the heart of Wisconsin’s lake country. Lac La Belle and Fowler Lake are located within city limits, and Oconomowoc Lake is located only a few miles away from the center of town. Residents interested in learning more about local history should visit the Milwaukee Road Depot, which was built in 1896.

Transportation

Public transit options in Oconomowoc are limited, and most local transportation is done via private cars and rideshare services.