Cost of Living in Kewaskum, WI
Population 4,367 · Wisconsin · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Kewaskum a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $287,000.
Kewaskum is about 35 miles northwest of Milwaukee, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 67% higher than Milwaukee's $172,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Kewaskum
The median home value in Kewaskum is $286,800 — 6% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $962/month, 27% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $103,472/year is 39% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average of 4.8%. Wisconsin's top state income tax rate is 7.7% and the combined sales tax is 5.4%. The climate averages highs of 56.0°F and lows of 37.1°F. Overall, Kewaskum has a cost of living index of 86 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 14% less expensive.
Kewaskum has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 27 | 30 | 42 | 56 | 68 | 78 | 82 | 80 | 73 | 59 | 45 | 32 |
| Low °F | 11 | 14 | 24 | 35 | 47 | 57 | 61 | 59 | 51 | 40 | 29 | 18 |
| Precip" | 0.73 | 0.69 | 1.72 | 2.79 | 3.31 | 4.14 | 3.40 | 3.45 | 2.86 | 2.54 | 1.84 | 0.92 |
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Kewaskum, WI?
Kewaskum has a cost index of 86 (100 = national average). It is 14% below the national average.
What is average rent in Kewaskum, WI?
The median gross rent in Kewaskum is $962 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Kewaskum?
The median home value in Kewaskum is $286,800 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Kewaskum?
The median household income in Kewaskum is $103,472 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Kewaskum, WI?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Kewaskum is 5.4%. The Wisconsin state income tax top rate is 7.7%.
Is Kewaskum, WI affordable?
Yes, Kewaskum is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 86 — about 14% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Kewaskum?
Kewaskum has average high temperatures of 56.0°F and average lows of 37.1°F. Annual precipitation is 28.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Kewaskum at a Glance
- Population
- 4,367
- Median Income
- $103,472
- Home Value
- $286,800
- Median Rent
- $962/mo
- Unemployment
- 5.9%
- Avg High Temp
- 56.0°F
- Sales Tax
- 5.4%
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