Below Average CostVery SafeKimberly Area School District
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Kimberly is a small town of 7,331 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $65,061
and a 5.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Kimberly stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Kimberly is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Kimberly 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: 93.6
Kimberly's overall cost of living index is 93.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Kimberly costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Kimberly, WI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$183,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$848
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
60.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$65,061
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Kimberly's violent crime rate is 110.7 per 100,000 residents
— 71% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
110.7 /100k
Property Crime
837.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Kimberly is served primarily by Kimberly Area School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Kimberly, WI
National Avg
School District
Kimberly Area School District
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Elementary Schools
4
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Middle Schools
3
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
27.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Kimberly sees average highs of 25.4°F in January
and 81.5°F in July,
with 33.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 49.4 inches of snow per year.
Kimberly's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Kimberly roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $183,900 and median rent is $848/month.
Kimberly's violent crime rate is 110.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 837.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Kimberly are operated by Kimberly Area School District.
The district has 4 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1. 27.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Kimberly, WI has a population of 7,331, a median household income of $65,061, and an unemployment rate of 5.1%.
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.
Kimberly averages 25.4°F in January and 81.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.2 inches
with about 49.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Kimberly, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54136.
The population of Kimberly, Wisconsin is 7,331 with a median age of 39.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Kimberly: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $183,900, median household income $65,061, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kimberly side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
