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Kenosha, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Kenosha County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
99,147 Population 3,411/sq mi density
$68,532 Median Income $35,678 per capita
$210,500 Home Value $268,075 Zillow
$1,137 Median Rent 29.9% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 262 sunny days/yr
310 Violent Crime/100K 1,578 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$68,532 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$210,500 home value, $1,137/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
310 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 51°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. The area receives 32.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation725 ft (221 m)
Area27.0 sq mi (70.0 km²)
Population Density3,411/sq mi
Coordinates42.5875°N, 87.8800°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyKenosha County County
Nearest AirportKenosha Regional (ENW)
2 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.0"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 32.2"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.98"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.30"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood
Good Days %73.0%
Unhealthy Days11

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 RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score85.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability23.7 / 100
Community Resilience97.3 / 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)

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.1 on Jul 15, 2024.

Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 86 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 88 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 125 km
Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 60 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

381 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 42 fatalities, 1,306 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 59 km 1
Apr 4, 1981 EF4 97 km 3
Sep 28, 1972 EF4 34 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 58 km 1
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 95 km 24
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 58 km 6
Aug 22, 1964 EF4 88 km 0
Jun 20, 2021 EF3 97 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 81 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 37 km 0
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 94 km 0
Jul 19, 1963 EF3 30 km 0
Nov 22, 2010 EF2 94 km 0
Jul 22, 2010 EF2 40 km 0
Jun 21, 2010 EF2 60 km 0
May 18, 1997 EF2 23 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF2 16 km 0
Sep 28, 1986 EF2 76 km 0
Jun 15, 1981 EF2 92 km 0
Aug 4, 1980 EF2 66 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

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.

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: IBSP SOUTH F1 RX (690 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 IBSP SOUTH F1 RX 690 21 km
2024 RX-HWY Y - SOUTH 553 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.7 in
February 24°F (-4°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 2.4 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in Wettest
September 62°F (17°C) 3.8 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.4 in
November 38°F (3°C) 2.6 in
December 26°F (-4°C) 2.1 in

Kenosha has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.3").

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