The Town FilesKewaunee, Wisconsin
City in Kewaunee County · population 2,837 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $159,600
- Household income
- $82,028
- Jan low / Jul high
- 12° / 76°
- Snow a year
- 48 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 46.1
Kewaunee is a city of 2,837 people in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $159,600, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 92% of Wisconsin towns, quieter than 88% of Wisconsin towns, more walkable than 80% of Wisconsin towns.
- #2 in The 25 Most Affordable Small Towns in Wisconsin
- #2 in The 19 Best Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Wisconsin With Mild Winters
- #9 in The 25 Quietest Small Towns in Wisconsin
- #17 in 25 Small Towns in Wisconsin With the Cheapest Homes
- #19 in The 50 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in America
- #19 in The 50 Best Quiet, Affordable Places to Retire in America
How Kewaunee ranks
Percentile among Wisconsin towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wisconsin towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Kewaunee is worth $159,600, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $82,028, which is more affordable than 98% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $735 a month. 80.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Kewaunee | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $159,600 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $735 | $951 |
| Median household income | $82,028 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 80.1% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1956 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 11.1% | — |
Who lives in Kewaunee
| People | Kewaunee | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.1 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 28.4% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 15.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.2% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.6% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 6.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.8% | — |
| Work from home | 8.8% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 25.0 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.5% | 89.1% |
Weather in Kewaunee
July highs average 76.3°F and January lows 12.4°F. About 31.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 48.1 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 2 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 145 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kewaunee since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 22, 1970 about 9.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 20, 2016.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 27 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 10, 2011.
Severe weather in Kewaunee County since 1996
Kewaunee County has been included in 8 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4923: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| January 24, 2001 | Snowstorm | EM-3163: Snow |
Jobs and pay in Kewaunee County
Kewaunee County had 6,742 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,194 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Kewaunee itself the ACS puts it at 0.3%.
Public schools in Kewaunee
3 public schools with 880 students, about 12.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kewaunee Elementary | PK-5 | 386 | 10.7 |
| Kewaunee High | 9-12 | 306 | 14.6 |
| Kewaunee Middle | 6-8 | 188 | 11.8 |
Towns near Kewaunee
- Algoma, WI10.5 mi · 3,243 people · home $153,300
- Luxemburg, WI10.7 mi · 2,685 people · home $261,700
- Scott, WI20.3 mi · 3,636 people · home $268,800
- Bellevue, WI21.4 mi · 15,935 people · home $299,100
- Two Rivers, WI21.4 mi · 11,271 people · home $140,300
- Ledgeview, WI22.3 mi · 8,820 people · home $440,900
- Green Bay, WI23.3 mi · 107,395 people · home $207,200
- Allouez, WI24.9 mi · 14,156 people · home $235,000
Kewaunee questions
Is Kewaunee, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Kewaunee scores better for retirees than 68% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 88%. 28.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.1).
How much does a house cost in Kewaunee?
The median owner-occupied home in Kewaunee is valued at $159,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $82,028, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is $735 a month.
What is the weather like in Kewaunee?
July highs average 76.3°F and January lows 12.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 31.1 inches of precipitation a year and 48.1 inches of snow.
Does Kewaunee get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kewaunee since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 22, 1970. The typical Wisconsin town has had 15.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)