Kiel, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Fond du Lac County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
3,919
Population
1,549/sq mi density
$73,914
Median Income
$37,396 per capita
$172,300
Home Value
$273,636 Zillow
$845
Median Rent
21.3% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
76
Violent Crime/100K
227 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$73,914 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$172,300 home value, $845/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
76 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Kiel has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.4 inches. The area receives 43.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,549/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9160°N, 88.0265°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Fond du Lac County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wittman Regional (OSH) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 92.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0455 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 16.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-5°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.4 in |
Kiel has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 19°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.0").