At a Glance
Median Income
$68,295
$36,979 per capita
Home Value
$196,900
Zillow: $282,965
Median Rent
$1,056/mo
25.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.7%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
13.6% smoking rate
How Kimberly Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kimberly's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kimberly a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kimberly residents earn a median household income of $68,295 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,979. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,053 business establishments, including 502 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kimberly is $196,900 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $282,965. Median rent is $1,056/month, with 25.9% 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 1975.
Education
26.7% of adults in Kimberly hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kimberly has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population7,432
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density3,231/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$68,295
Per Capita$36,979
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$17,224M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,189
Housing
A+
Home Value$196,900
Rent$1,056
Ownership59.5%
Zillow$282,965
Housing Units3,125
Rent Burden25.9%
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,072/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain33.2 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation749 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.7%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute20 min
Broadband82.1%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Kimberly was founded in 1889.
The median home in Kimberly was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Appleton International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 502 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.