Sheboygan County, Wisconsin
Among the top 2% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 47% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 19% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 35% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 98% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 81% of US counties
- top 7% for sales tax
- top 10% for commute time
- bottom 10% for estimated total tax burden
Sheboygan County is a county in Wisconsin with about 118,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and D for weather. Standout strengths include sales tax, commute time, and unemployment. It rates lower on property tax rate and estimated total tax burden.
Official websitesheboygancounty.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 3.8 in1.6 in
humid 83%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$69k72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 70% of US counties
Home Value$199k68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$863better than 41% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 41% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.60%better than 11% of US counties
Income Tax7.60%better than 11% of US counties
Sales Tax5.70%better than 93% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden14.09%better than 10% of US counties
Unemployment2.8%better than 85% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)19°F11th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)70°F12th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation33.5 in29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall46.5 inbetter than 14% of US counties
Sunny Days202 daysbetter than 17% of US counties
Summer Humidity61°Fbetter than 71% of US counties
Comfortable Days83 daysbetter than 60% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk70.2better than 29% of US counties
Air Quality45 AQIbetter than 35% of US counties
School Quality56.3better than 53% of US counties
Violent Crime864/100kbetter than 44% of US counties
Property Crime1032/100kbetter than 44% of US counties
Community
Population117,74183rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.551st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2648th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0372nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1628th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)82.4%52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.9%50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)6.9%62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)6.0%96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.7%33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time18 minbetter than 90% of US counties
Walkability7.4/20better than 81% of US counties
Airport Distance53 mibetter than 78% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access89.2%better than 85% of US counties
Amenities Nearby3.23better than 56% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 62% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Sheboygan County an affordable place to live?
- Sheboygan County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 70% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Sheboygan County?
- The median home value in Sheboygan County is $199k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Sheboygan County?
- Median household income in Sheboygan County is $69k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Sheboygan County?
- Median gross rent in Sheboygan County is $863 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Sheboygan County safe?
- Sheboygan County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 864/100k (better than 44%). Property crime is 1032/100k.
- What is the weather like in Sheboygan County?
- Sheboygan County averages 70°F in July and 19°F in January, with 33.5 in of annual precipitation and about 202 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Sheboygan County?
- Public-school quality in Sheboygan County is about average, scoring better than 53% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Sheboygan County?
- The average one-way commute in Sheboygan County is 18 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)