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Keshena, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Menominee County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
1,487 Population 179/sq mi density
$41,375 Median Income $12,727 per capita
$112,000 Home Value $292,001 Zillow
$638 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
133 Violent Crime/100K 2,980 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$41,375 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,000 home value, $638/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
133 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Keshena, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,375
45% below
$12,727 per capita
Home Value
$112,000
60% below
Zillow: $292,001
Median Rent
$638/mo
45% below
27.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
133/100K
65% below
2,980/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.3%
84% below
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
41.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
52.2%
63% above
34.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
270 sunny days/yr

How Keshena Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
55%
Home Value
40%
Rent
55%
Poverty
337%
Bachelor's
16%
Unemployment
117%
Crime
35%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Keshena a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Keshena residents earn a median household income of $41,375 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $12,727. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 41.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 110 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Keshena is $112,000 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $292,001. Median rent is $638/month, with 27.8% 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 1986.

Safety & Crime

Keshena reports 133 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,980/100K.

Education

5.3% of adults in Keshena hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below the national average). 95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Keshena has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population1,487
Median Age21.2 yrs
Density179/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

C
Median Income$41,375
Per Capita$12,727
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty41.8%
County GDP$219M
Avg Weekly Wage$871

Housing

A+
Home Value$112,000
Rent$638
Ownership30.4%
Zillow$292,001
Housing Units392
Rent Burden27.8%

Crime

F
Violent133/100K
Property2,980/100K

Health

Obesity52.2%
Diabetes21.1%
Smoking34.4%
Heart Disease9.5%
Premature Death27,937/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain33.1 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation859 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.3%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score3.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 19% / D 81%
Commute12 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Keshena was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Green Bay/Austin Straubel International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.