Kewaskum, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Washington County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
4,367 Population 1,761/sq mi density
$103,472 Median Income $40,950 per capita
$286,800 Home Value $368,386 Zillow
$962 Median Rent 25.4% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
67 Violent Crime/100K 447 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$103,472 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$286,800 home value, $962/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
67 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Kewaskum, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$103,472
38% above
$40,950 per capita
Home Value
$286,800
2% above
Zillow: $368,386
Median Rent
$962/mo
17% below
25.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
67/100K
82% below
447/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.3%
28% below
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
64% above
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17% above
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Kewaskum Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
138%
Home Value
102%
Rent
83%
Poverty
53%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
164%
Crime
18%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kewaskum a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kewaskum residents earn a median household income of $103,472 , which is 38% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,950. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,910 business establishments, including 294 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kewaskum is $286,800 , 2% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $368,386. Median rent is $962/month, with 25.4% 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 1992.

Safety & Crime

Kewaskum reports 67 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 447/100K.

Education

24.3% of adults in Kewaskum hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kewaskum has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,367
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density1,761/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$103,472
Per Capita$40,950
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$9,202M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,121

Housing

A+
Home Value$286,800
Rent$962
Ownership79.2%
Zillow$368,386
Housing Units1,862
Rent Burden25.4%

Crime

F
Violent67/100K
Property447/100K

Health

Obesity37.4%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,784/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain36.2 in/yr
Elevation936 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.3%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score6.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute29 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Kewaskum was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Wittman Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 294 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.