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Kiel, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Fond du Lac County County
Kiel, WI
At a Glance
How Kiel Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kiel's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Kiel a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Kiel residents earn a median household income of $73,914 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,396. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,535 business establishments, including 233 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kiel is $172,300 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $262,821. Median rent is $845/month, with 21.3% 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 1970.
Safety & Crime
Kiel reports 289 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 630/100K. The murder rate is 52.5/100K.
Education
17.8% of adults in Kiel hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kiel has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.