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Kohler is a small town of 2,142 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $128,036
and a 4.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Kohler stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Kohler is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Kohler 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: 90.8
Kohler's overall cost of living index is 90.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Kohler costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Kohler, WI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$337,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,354
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
93.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$128,036
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Kohler's violent crime rate is 221.1 per 100,000 residents
— 42% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
221.1 /100k
Property Crime
1033.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Kohler is served primarily by Kohler School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Kohler, WI
National Avg
School District
Kohler School District
—
Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
69.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
99.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Kohler sees average highs of 30.3°F in January
and 81.9°F in July,
with 33.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 48.6 inches of snow per year.
Kohler's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Kohler roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $337,200 and median rent is $1,354/month.
Kohler's violent crime rate is 221.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1033.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Kohler are operated by Kohler School District.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1. 69.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Kohler, WI has a population of 2,142, a median household income of $128,036, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%.
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.
Kohler averages 30.3°F in January and 81.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.7 inches
with about 48.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Kohler, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 53044.
The population of Kohler, Wisconsin is 2,142 with a median age of 42.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Kohler: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $337,200, median household income $128,036, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kohler side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
