Oconomowoc History
The City of Oconomowoc was incorporated in 1875. The lakes and abundant natural resources attracted visitors and businesses from around the Midwest and beyond. For the past decade, Oconomowoc has partnered with its sister city, Dietzenbach, Germany, to promote mutual interests in culture, tourism, and economic development. Today Oconomowoc is a growing community with year-round cultural and recreational activities. Oconomowoc has an area of 12.3 square miles and is located on the western gateway of Waukesha County, close to I-94, midway between Milwaukee and Madison.
Oconomowoc Demographics
As of March 2022
Age Range
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Waukesha County Median Age
Oconomowoc Labor Force
As of 2024
Major Private Employers
The largest private employers in the city are in the education, manufacturing, and health care industry sectors.
| Bimbo Bakery |
| Bruno Independent Living Aids |
| Lutheran Homes of Oconomowoc |
| Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital |
| D&H Industries |
| Fleet Farm |
| Orbis Corporation |
| Rogers Memorial Hospital |
| Roundy's Distribution Center |
Waukesha County Jobs by Industry
*Unemployment rate for Waukesha County as of 2024
Educational Opportunities
As of 2024
The Oconomowoc Area School District extends into Dodge and Jefferson Counties and includes one high school, two middle schools, and five elementary schools.
What we offer
The high school offers educational opportunities through the International Baccalaureate program to develop multicultural knowledge and understanding. In addition, Oconomowoc is served by a number of private schools and by the Oconomowoc Public Library, which is a member of the Waukesha and Jefferson Counties Bridges Library System.
Numerous higher education opportunities are available to Oconomowoc residents in Waukesha County and in neighboring counties. Carroll University—a private university, and UW-Waukesha—a University of Wisconsin system freshman and sophomore campus, are both located in the City of Waukesha.
In addition, Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) in Pewaukee and University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in Walworth County are located nearby and offer a range of associate, undergraduate, and graduate degrees.
Milwaukee County is home to 15 universities, including UW-Milwaukee, Marquette University, and the Milwaukee School of Engineering. UW-Madison, the flagship of the university system, is just an hour’s drive west of Oconomowoc. Together, these universities offer a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate programs.
