Kieler, Wisconsin
Among the top 7% of US places for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 47% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 61% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 22% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 33% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 93% of US places
- top 4% for broadband access
- top 7% for sales tax
- bottom 7% for air quality
Limited data for Kieler — the figures below are what we have. See Dubuque County for a fuller picture.
Kieler is a small community in Wisconsin with about 420 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include broadband access, sales tax, and amenities nearby. It rates lower on violent crime and air quality.
- The median home value in Kieler is $221k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median household income in Kieler is $90k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Kieler has a violent crime rate of 1682/100k, per the FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
- July temperatures in Kieler average around 72°F, per the NOAA nClimGrid.
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.9 in1.5 in
humid 93%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$90k79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 81% of US places
Home Value$221k65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Owner Costs$144better than 63% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.67%better than 18% of US places
Income Tax7.60%better than 20% of US places
Sales Tax5.70%better than 93% of US places
Estimated total tax burden13.59%better than 23% of US places
Unemployment6.5%better than 28% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)19°F10th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)72°F24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation38.8 in41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall36.1 inbetter than 26% of US places
Sunny Days235 daysbetter than 54% of US places
Summer Humidity63°Fbetter than 53% of US places
Comfortable Days91 daysbetter than 72% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk48.9better than 72% of US places
Air Quality54 AQIbetter than 7% of US places
School Quality65.0better than 60% of US places
Violent Crime1682/100kbetter than 13% of US places
Property Crime1299/100kbetter than 37% of US places
Community
Population42033rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age43.259th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.006th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.1680th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)100.0%95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.0%22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)0.0%13th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.0%27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)0.0%8th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Walkability6.8/20better than 55% of US places
Airport Distance140 mibetter than 20% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access100.0%better than 96% of US places
Amenities Nearby428.57better than 82% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 54% of US places
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)
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Kieler an affordable place to live?
- Kieler is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 81% of comparable areas. Median rent is not available.
- Is Kieler safe?
- Kieler is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1682/100k (better than 13%). Property crime is 1299/100k.
- What is the weather like in Kieler?
- Kieler averages 72°F in July and 19°F in January, with 38.8 in of annual precipitation and about 235 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Kieler?
- Public-school quality in Kieler is about average, scoring better than 60% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.