Kenosha, Wisconsin

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  1. Overview - Life In Kenosha
  2. Pros and Cons of Living In Kenosha
  3. Crime In Kenosha
  4. Cost of Living In Kenosha
  5. Gender In Kenosha
  6. Household Income For Kenosha
  7. Education In Kenosha
  8. Race & Ethnicity In Kenosha
About Kenosha, Wisconsin
Is Kenosha, Wisconsin a good place to live?
Kenosha is a city in Wisconsin state in USA with a population of 99767 residents.. The poverty rate of Kenosha is 15.6%, which is 11% higher than national average. The typical household in Kenosha earns $56113 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 44.2% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Kenosha, only 88% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Kenosha remained 6.8%, which is 45% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Kenosha, only 26% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 33% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Kenosha is 91, which is 9% lower than national average. Median home value in Kenosha is $160900 , which is 30% lower than national average. While median income in Kenosha remained $56113, which is 17% lower than national average.
Population
99767
Unemployment
6.8%
45% NAT AVG.
Poverty
15.6%
11% NAT AVG.
Overall Score
6
Median Home
$160900
30% NAT AVG.
Median Income
$56113
17% NAT AVG.
Median Rent
$923
20% NAT AVG.
Cost Of Living
91
9% NAT AVG.
People Living BPL
1 in 6
Unemployed People
1 in 15
People Earning < $10,000
1 in 15
People Earning < $50,000
44.2%
People with <= High School
1 in 2.4
People With Any Degree
1 in 2.9
Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs60%

Housing80%

Affordability70%

Safety60%

Amenities95%

Diversity85%

Education70%

Commute80%

Is Kenosha, Wisconsin safe place to live?
The overall crime rate in Kenosha, Wisconsin is 22% lower than national average. The violent crime rate of Kenosha is 1% higher than national average. While the property crime rate of Kenosha is 26% lower than national average. You have 1 in 255 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 69 chance of being victim of property crime.
Crime Cases
1834
Violent : 391
Property : 1443
Total Crime
22% NAT. AVG.
1% STATE AVG.
1833.9 (per 100k)
Violent Crime
1% NAT. AVG.
21% STATE AVG.
391 (per 100k)
Property Crime
26% NAT. AVG.
3% STATE AVG.
1442.9 (per 100k)
Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Kenosha
Violent crime
1 in 255
Property crime
1 in 69
Robbery
1 in 1202
Burglary
1 in 466
Assault
1 in 378
Car Theft
1 in 443
Kenosha : Property Crime Ranking
Ranking Total
Crime		 Property
Crime		 Burglary Larceny Car
Thefts
In Wisconsin 37 46 17 58 8
In USA 1620 1736 1370 1816 799
Kenosha : Violent Crime Ranking
Ranking Violent
Crime		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
In Wisconsin 9 8 7 9 32
In USA 826 263 437 849 1029

Violent Crime


Crime Type Count Kenosha
Wisconsin
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime 391 391 323.37 387.8
Murder 7 7 5.28 6.5
Robbery 83 83 52.82 73.9
Assault 264 264 230.63 279.7
Rape 37 37 34.63 27.7
Property Crime


Crime Type Count Kenosha
 Wisconsin
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Property Crime 1443 1442.9 1485.67 1,958.2
Burglary 214 214 218.49 314.2
Larceny 1004 1003.9 1106.13 1,398
Car Theft 225 225 161.04 246
Violent Crime Comparison
Property Crime Comparison

Cost of Living
Expense Kenosha Wisconsin National Avg.
Services 93 97 100
Groceries 96 100 100
Health 114 111 100
Housing 81 87 100
Transportation 94 95 100
Utilities 97 98 100
Cost of Living
Gender
Gender Kenosha Wisconsin Country
Female 51.3% 50.2% 50.8%
Male 48.7% 49.8% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Kenosha Wisconsin Country
Less than $10,000 6.5% 4.6% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.3% 4.1% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.4% 8.6% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.9% 9% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.1% 13% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.7% 18.9% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.2% 14.1% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.4% 16.3% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.8% 6.1% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 3.6% 5.2% 8.3%
Education


Education Kenosha Wisconsin Country
< 9th Grade 6% 2% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 6% 5% 7.0%
High School or GED 29% 30% 27.0%
Other College 24% 21% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 9% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 16% 20% 20.0%
Master's Degree 8% 8% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Kenosha Wisconsin Country
White 65.7% 80.6% 60.1%
African American 10.2% 6.2% 12.2%
American Indian 0.4% 0.8% 0.6%
Asian 2.1% 2.8% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0% 0% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.2% 0.3%
Multiracial 3.4% 2.3% 2.8%
Hispanic 17.9% 7% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity