Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Among the top 6% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 56% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 12% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 30% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 94% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 41% of US places
- top 4% for commute time
- top 7% for sales tax
- bottom 12% for sunny days
Sheboygan is a mid-size city in Wisconsin with about 50,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for weather. Standout strengths include commute time, sales tax, and walkability. It rates lower on annual snowfall and sunny days.
Official websiteci.sheboygan.wi.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 3.8 in1.7 in
humid 82%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$60k46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 74% of US places
Home Value$154k47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$853better than 57% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 65% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.76%better than 16% of US places
Income Tax7.60%better than 20% of US places
Sales Tax5.70%better than 93% of US places
Estimated total tax burden14.00%better than 21% of US places
Unemployment3.4%better than 55% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)19°F11th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)70°F13th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation33.7 in29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall48.6 inbetter than 14% of US places
Sunny Days184 daysbetter than 12% of US places
Summer Humidity61°Fbetter than 65% of US places
Comfortable Days83 daysbetter than 53% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk43.1better than 79% of US places
Air Quality48 AQIbetter than 37% of US places
School Quality54.7better than 44% of US places
Violent Crime1519/100kbetter than 16% of US places
Property Crime1394/100kbetter than 33% of US places
Community
Population49,80597th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age37.031st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4175th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0565th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1642nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)69.3%30th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)3.0%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)11.9%76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)12.2%97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.6%58th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time16 minbetter than 96% of US places
Walkability9.4/20better than 83% of US places
Airport Distance55 mibetter than 64% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access89.8%better than 64% of US places
Amenities Nearby27.91better than 27% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 51% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Sheboygan an affordable place to live?
- Sheboygan is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 74% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Sheboygan?
- The median home value in Sheboygan is $154k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Sheboygan?
- Median household income in Sheboygan is $60k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Sheboygan?
- Median gross rent in Sheboygan is $853 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Sheboygan safe?
- Sheboygan is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1519/100k (better than 16%). Property crime is 1394/100k.
- What is the weather like in Sheboygan?
- Sheboygan averages 70°F in July and 19°F in January, with 33.7 in of annual precipitation and about 184 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Sheboygan?
- Public-school quality in Sheboygan is about average, scoring better than 44% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Sheboygan?
- The average one-way commute in Sheboygan is 16 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)