Kenosha
Wisconsin

What stands out

If you had to describe Kenosha County in numbers, start here: the property tax rate is in the top 7% of American counties (1.76%) and the typical two-bedroom rent is in the top 15% of American counties ($1,107 a month). Within Wisconsin it ranks 8th of 72 counties for the property tax rate.

Where you are

You live in Kenosha County, Wisconsin. 168,693 people live here with you. The population held steady at 0.1% last year, and more Americans moved out than in (net -525).

Wisconsin has a graduated income tax reaching 7.65%, does not tax Social Security, and exempts some retirement income for residents 65 and over. Property taxes are high, largely for schools and local services, with a state lottery credit offsetting part of the bill. Milwaukee and Madison drive most job growth; the northern half of the state is lakes, forests and second homes.

Money

The typical household here brings in $76,583 a year, higher than 84% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $58,409. Unemployment runs 3.3%, lower than 55% of American counties. 8% of workers work from home.

Wisconsin takes 4.5% of that median income in state income tax, about $3,455 a year.

Home

The median home costs $336K, pricier than 77% of American counties, about 2.5 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $1,107 a month. Property tax is 1.76% of home value, roughly $4,132 a year on that median home, higher than 93% of American counties. 67% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 3.5 per 1,000 residents, lower than 71% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 17 people per 100,000 in 2024.

A child born here can expect to live 77.2 years, longer than 66% of American counties. There are 257 active physicians in the county, about 15.2 per 10,000 people. Medicare rates the local hospitals 3.0 of 5 stars. 6.6% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 2.99 where 3.0 is national grade level, lower than 55% of American counties. 91% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 4 points. 71% of eligible voters turned out. Under Wisconsin law you can get a concealed-carry permit on request, abortion is legal with limits, and marijuana is illegal.

Weather and risk

The year averages 49°F, highs near 59 and lows near 39, colder than 78% of American counties. About 29 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 78 out of 100, riskier than 78% of American counties; the county has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 260 Mbps down, faster than 79% of American counties. There are 8 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 0.7 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people, 3 breweries.