Kenosha County, Wisconsin
Among the top 9% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 7% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 34% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 25% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 89% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 91% of US counties
- top 7% for sales tax
- top 7% for airport distance
- bottom 7% for property tax rate
Kenosha County is a county in Wisconsin with about 169,000 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and F for affordability. Standout strengths include sales tax, airport distance, and broadband access. It rates lower on sunny days and property tax rate.
Official websitekenoshacounty.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 3.8 in1.9 in
humid 97%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$77k84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$51kbetter than 18% of US counties
Home Value$235k77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 16% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 18% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.76%better than 7% of US counties
Income Tax7.14%better than 12% of US counties
Sales Tax5.70%better than 93% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden14.41%better than 9% of US counties
Unemployment5.4%better than 37% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)24°F19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)72°F22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation36.7 in35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall38.5 inbetter than 21% of US counties
Sunny Days187 daysbetter than 9% of US counties
Summer Humidity61°Fbetter than 69% of US counties
Comfortable Days92 daysbetter than 82% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk85.0better than 15% of US counties
Air Quality48 AQIbetter than 22% of US counties
School Quality54.6better than 50% of US counties
Violent Crime876/100kbetter than 44% of US counties
Property Crime1043/100kbetter than 43% of US counties
Community
Population168,69388th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age38.927th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3661st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9940th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)73.4%39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)6.4%69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)14.0%79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.8%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.4%71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time26 minbetter than 36% of US counties
Walkability7.8/20better than 85% of US counties
Airport Distance27 mibetter than 93% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access90.4%better than 90% of US counties
Amenities Nearby2.02better than 47% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 86% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Kenosha County an affordable place to live?
- Kenosha County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $51k, better than 18% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Kenosha County?
- The median home value in Kenosha County is $235k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Kenosha County?
- Median household income in Kenosha County is $77k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Kenosha County?
- Median gross rent in Kenosha County is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Kenosha County safe?
- Kenosha County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 876/100k (better than 44%). Property crime is 1043/100k.
- What is the weather like in Kenosha County?
- Kenosha County averages 72°F in July and 24°F in January, with 36.7 in of annual precipitation and about 187 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Kenosha County?
- Public-school quality in Kenosha County is about average, scoring better than 50% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Kenosha County?
- The average one-way commute in Kenosha County is 26 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)