Kewaunee County, Wisconsin
Among the top 23% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 43% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 42% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 72% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 36% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 77% of US counties
- top 7% for unemployment
- top 7% for sales tax
- bottom 11% for income tax
Kewaunee County is a county in Wisconsin with about 21,000 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and C for getting around. Standout strengths include unemployment, sales tax, and amenities nearby. It rates lower on annual snowfall and income tax.
Official websitekewauneeco.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 3.5 in1.4 in
humid 71%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$78k85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 43% of US counties
Home Value$192k65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$831better than 47% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 42% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.54%better than 13% of US counties
Income Tax7.60%better than 11% of US counties
Sales Tax5.70%better than 93% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden13.27%better than 13% of US counties
Unemployment2.0%better than 93% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)19°F10th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)70°F14th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation30.7 in25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall49.7 inbetter than 12% of US counties
Sunny Days219 daysbetter than 32% of US counties
Summer Humidity61°Fbetter than 73% of US counties
Comfortable Days88 daysbetter than 73% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk17.3better than 81% of US counties
Air Quality43 AQIbetter than 49% of US counties
School Quality51.8better than 45% of US counties
Violent Crime604/100kbetter than 62% of US counties
Property Crime375/100kbetter than 80% of US counties
Community
Population20,57043rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age44.474th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1012th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0578th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3343rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)93.5%88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.5%21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.4%36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.4%33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.2%21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time25 minbetter than 47% of US counties
Walkability5.8/20better than 40% of US counties
Airport Distance109 mibetter than 43% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access83.8%better than 53% of US counties
Amenities Nearby11.18better than 88% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 57% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Kewaunee County an affordable place to live?
- Kewaunee County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 43% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Kewaunee County?
- The median home value in Kewaunee County is $192k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Kewaunee County?
- Median household income in Kewaunee County is $78k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Kewaunee County?
- Median gross rent in Kewaunee County is $831 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Kewaunee County safe?
- Kewaunee County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 604/100k (better than 62%). Property crime is 375/100k.
- What is the weather like in Kewaunee County?
- Kewaunee County averages 70°F in July and 19°F in January, with 30.7 in of annual precipitation and about 219 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Kewaunee County?
- Public-school quality in Kewaunee County is about average, scoring better than 45% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Kewaunee County?
- The average one-way commute in Kewaunee County is 25 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)