Kenosha, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Kenosha County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
99,147
Population
3,411/sq mi density
$68,532
Median Income
$35,678 per capita
$210,500
Home Value
$284,850 Zillow
$1,137
Median Rent
29.9% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
292
Violent Crime/100K
879 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$68,532 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$210,500 home value, $1,137/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
292 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Kenosha experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. The area receives 36.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.2°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Area | 27.0 sq mi (70.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,411/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5875°N, 87.8800°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Kenosha County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kenosha Regional (ENW) 2 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 73.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 11 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0489 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 5.0 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.20 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 85.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 23.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 97.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1954 | MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN) | Avalanche | 3.0 m | 7 | 128 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in |
Kenosha has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.1").