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Kewaunee, WI
City in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin.
Population
2,806
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
795
ZIP codes
0
Kewaunee and its ZIP codes
Kewaunee at a glance
- Kewaunee is about 7.3 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- The median household income is $82,028, 6% above the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $159,600 (40% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $735 a month.
Local data for Kewaunee, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kewaunee, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$82,028
Poverty rate
7.6%
Median home value
$159,600
Median rent
$735/mo
Homeownership
80.1%
Bachelor's or higher
21.2%
Median age
46.1
Average commute
25.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,038), Polish Americans (312), Irish Americans (153).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kewaunee County. PPP loans are for Kewaunee.
Unemployment rate
2.3%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,329
6,863 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,402
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$136M
FY 2026, $6,635 per person
How people get to work
Kewaunee, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.0%
- Carpooled13.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.8%
Average one-way commute: 25.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kewaunee, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
269
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
28
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
76° / 12°F
31.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kewaunee, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.3%
U.S. 33.3% +7.0 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Crime in Kewaunee
Kewaunee Police Department, reported to the FBI for 2025
- Violent crime
- 107
- per 100,000 people · 44% of the WI rate
- Property crime
- 570
- per 100,000 people · 55% of the WI rate
Cities near Kewaunee
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CascoVillage | 8 mi | 0.7 |
| AlgomaCity | 10 mi | 2.5 |
| LuxemburgVillage | 11 mi | 2.5 |
| ForestvilleVillage | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| MishicotVillage | 17 mi | 2.6 |
| DyckesvilleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| DenmarkVillage | 18 mi | 2 |
| MaribelVillage | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| Francis CreekVillage | 21 mi | 1.1 |
| BellevueVillage | 21 mi | 14.4 |
| Two RiversCity | 22 mi | 6.1 |
| KellnersvilleVillage | 22 mi | 0.5 |
| Green BayCity | 25 mi | 45.5 |
| AllouezVillage | 26 mi | 4.6 |
| Sturgeon BayCity | 26 mi | 9.9 |
| Little SturgeonCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kewaunee, WI in?
- Kewaunee is in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Kewaunee, WI?
- About 2,806 people live in Kewaunee, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kewaunee?
- Nearby places include Casco (8 mi), Algoma (10 mi), Luxemburg (11 mi), Forestville (16 mi), Mishicot (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023