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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
$297,285 Zillow
$988
Median Rent
22.8% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
86
Violent Crime/100K
673 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$78,353 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$198,800 home value, $988/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
86 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Kaukauna experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. The area receives 49.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 629 ft (192 m) |
| Area | 8.1 sq mi (20.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,094/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.2768°N, 88.2639°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Outagamie County County |
| Nearest Airport | Appleton International (ATW) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0451 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.83 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 11.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.5 in |
Kaukauna has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 18°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (1.0").