What are the schools like in Kewaunee, WI?

Kewaunee is served primarily by Kewaunee School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.5:1.

What is the median household income in Kewaunee?

The median household income in Kewaunee, WI is $64,643 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.3%.

What is the weather like in Kewaunee, WI?

Kewaunee has an average high temperature of 26.1°F in January and 76.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 48.1 inches.

Kewaunee, WI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Kewaunee, WI affordable or expensive?

Kewaunee's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Kewaunee is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $121,000 and the median rent is $805 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Kewaunee, WI?

Kewaunee has a violent crime rate of 71.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 251.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Kewaunee, WI a Good Place to Live?

Kewaunee is a small town of 2,819 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $64,643 and a 0.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Kewaunee stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Kewaunee is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Kewaunee city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 92.1

Kewaunee's overall cost of living index is 92.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Kewaunee costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Kewaunee, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$121,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$805	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$64,643	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Kewaunee's violent crime rate is 71.7 per 100,000 residents — 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

71.7 /100k

Property Crime

251.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Kewaunee is served primarily by Kewaunee School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Kewaunee, WI	National Avg
School District	Kewaunee School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Kewaunee sees average highs of 26.1°F in January and 76.3°F in July, with 31.1 inches of annual precipitation and 48.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Kewaunee, WI
Average High — January	26.1°F
Average High — July	76.3°F
Annual Precipitation	31.1"
Annual Snowfall	48.1"

Demographics

Metric	Kewaunee, WI	National Avg
Population	2,819	—
Median Age	45.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	1.5%	6.3%
Under 18	16.5%	22.2%
65 and over	25.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Kewaunee

Kewaunee, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

54216

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kewaunee, WI affordable or expensive?

Kewaunee's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Kewaunee roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $121,000 and median rent is $805/month.

What is the crime rate in Kewaunee, WI?

Kewaunee's violent crime rate is 71.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 251.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Kewaunee?

Public schools in Kewaunee are operated by Kewaunee School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1. 18.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Kewaunee, WI a good place to live?

Kewaunee, WI has a population of 2,819, a median household income of $64,643, and an unemployment rate of 0.3%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Kewaunee?

Kewaunee averages 26.1°F in January and 76.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.1 inches with about 48.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Kewaunee?

Kewaunee, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54216.

What is the population of Kewaunee?

The population of Kewaunee, Wisconsin is 2,819 with a median age of 45.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Kewaunee?

Key numbers for living in Kewaunee: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $121,000, median household income $64,643, crime index 16 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kewaunee side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.