Omro Wisconsin Map

About Omro, Wisconsin

Omro is a locality in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,642. The population density is 573.9 people per km². Omro is located at 44.0394°N, 88.7443°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54963.

Omro rests where the Fox River, a silver ribbon unspooling from the vastness of Lake Winnebago, begins its leisurely northward journey. It lies 10.1 miles west of Oshkosh, WI (from Oshkosh, WI: bearing 276°T), and is situated 5.2 miles south-south-west of Winneconne. The land around Omro is a gentle quilt of fertile fields, stretching out under a sky that often feels impossibly wide, especially when the sun dips low, bathing the horizon in hues of apricot and rose. Here, the air carries the earthy scent of tilled soil and, in summer, the sweet perfume of ripening crops. The terrain, a subtle undulation rather than a dramatic rise, allows for sweeping views of distant farmsteads, their silos like sentinels against the sky, and the occasional shimmer of water from sloughs and marshes that dot the landscape, teeming with unseen life. It is a place that breathes with the quiet persistence of nature, where the rustle of wind through corn stalks is a constant, soothing murmur. The story of Omro is deeply entwined with the very waters that define it. Founded in the mid-19th century, its early prosperity was fueled by the burgeoning timber industry, logs floated down the Fox River to fuel the insatiable growth of burgeoning cities. Later, the rich soil proved a boon to agriculture, with dairy farms and cash crops becoming the bedrock of the local economy, a legacy still evident in the verdant pastures and bountiful harvests. The historic downtown, with its sturdy brick buildings that have weathered more than a century, hints at a past where merchants and farmers gathered, their lives shaped by the seasons and the river's flow. Omro retains a character of practical resilience, a place where hard work is respected and the simple pleasures of community – a shared harvest, a town festival, the quiet hum of everyday life – are cherished.

About This Omro Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Omro, Wisconsin with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Omro and Winnebago County.

Detailed location data for Omro includes the ZIP code (54963), telephone area code (715), county seat of Winnebago County (Oshkosh), and school district assignment (Omro School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Omro is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.