Kaukauna, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Outagamie County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
17,237 Population 2,094/sq mi density
$78,353 Median Income $41,981 per capita
$198,800 Home Value $313,202 Zillow
$988 Median Rent 22.8% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
102 Violent Crime/100K 692 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$78,353 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$198,800 home value, $988/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
102 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Kaukauna, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$78,353
4% above
$41,981 per capita
Home Value
$198,800
29% below
Zillow: $313,202
Median Rent
$988/mo
15% below
22.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
102/100K
73% below
692/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.1%
20% below
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16% above
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Kaukauna Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Kaukauna's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
104%
Home Value
71%
Rent
85%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
80%
Unemployment
86%
Crime
27%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kaukauna a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kaukauna residents earn a median household income of $78,353 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,981. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,053 business establishments, including 502 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kaukauna is $198,800 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $313,202. Median rent is $988/month, with 22.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Safety & Crime

Kaukauna reports 102 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 692/100K.

Education

27.1% of adults in Kaukauna hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below the national average). 94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kaukauna has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population17,237
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density2,094/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans3.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$78,353
Per Capita$41,981
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$17,224M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,189

Housing

A+
Home Value$198,800
Rent$988
Ownership72.1%
Zillow$313,202
Housing Units7,282
Rent Burden22.8%

Crime

F
Violent102/100K
Property692/100K

Health

Obesity37.2%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,072/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain33.2 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation629 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.1%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute21 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries9

Did You Know?

Kaukauna was founded in 1793.
The median home in Kaukauna was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Appleton International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 502 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.