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Kenosha, WI

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Demographics

Majority WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 55
Population99,147
Foreign Born5.1%
Population Density3,348people per mi²
Median Age36.8 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

89/100

11% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Kenosha, Wisconsin

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $18k$34k
Comfortable $41k$60k
Luxury $111k+$172k+
Elite (Top 5%) $130k+$202k+
Affordability Ratio

114%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean92%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
22
Positive
8
Poor
2
Negative
0

Groceries

8 within 10 miles

1.3mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.2mi

Hospital

15 within 20 miles

2.7mi

Airport

ORD — O'Hare International

42.1mi

Post Office

USPS — Kenosha, WI

2.2mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

2 private clubs within 10 miles.

Golf7Nearest 2.3 mi
Camping6Nearest 12.3 mi
Marina6Nearest 3.1 mi
Winery1Nearest 9.7 mi
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range2Nearest 9.1 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C-
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$69k+5.5%
9% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$577k
12% below US avg
College Educated
28.9%
17% below US avg
WFH
8.5%
41% below US avg
Homeownership
59.3%
9% below US avg
Median Home
$211k
25% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B+
Safe

Generally safer than 71% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
10.5
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−23.7%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−12.4%
Homicide
0.01 / 1k Residents71% below state avg
Robbery
0.23 / 1k Residents14% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
2.46 / 1k Residents50% above state avg

Property Crime

5yr−34.9%
Burglary
0.75 / 1k Residents14% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
5.73 / 1k Residents19% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.79 / 1k Residents34% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+2Tilts Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Kenosha, Wisconsin
Dem Rep
40%50%60%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
C+
Moderate

Moderate friction. Expect trade-offs in some aspect of personal liberty and independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C-
Weak10.9% of income
Property Rights
C-
FairIJ Grade C-
Firearm Rights
B-
GoodFPC Grade B-
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (15% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
D+
RestrictedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
F
ProhibitedIllegal

Homesteading

Growing Season186 days237 frost-free
Annual Rainfall41.8"
Elevation725 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D+
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor51 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor3,348/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B-
Fair8 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorCold Wave, Inland Flooding, Tornado, Strong Wind, Heat Wave
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 267 mi · coast 701 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$63.5M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityMilwaukee577k people are 31 mi away
Nearest Major AirportORD42 mi away
Distance to State Capital84 miMadison, WI
Nearest Prison2.9 mi2 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T10:14:14.000Z

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