State rank#8 of 72
Smallest county168,438 residentsMilwaukee County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 55059
Kenosha County, Wisconsin
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population168,438
Household income$81,239
Unemployment3.2%
Life expectancy76.7 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Kenosha County has 168,438 residents and ranks #8 by population among Wisconsin county equivalents. Median household income is $81,239. The annual-average unemployment rate is 3.2%. Its clearest relative strength is median household income. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Wisconsin
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Kenosha County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Kenosha County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is median household income.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $265,500 median home value and $1,219/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $81,239, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Kenosha County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median household income, bachelor’s degree or higher, and mental health access. College attainment is 31.2% and life expectancy is 76.7 years.
Potential advantages
- Median household income: $81,239, rank #14 of 72 available Wisconsin counties.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 31.2%, rank #17 of 72 available Wisconsin counties.
- Mental health access: 1 per 566 residents, rank #29 of 72 available Wisconsin counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median gross rent: $1,219/mo, rank #69 of 72; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median home value: $265,500, rank #57 of 72; investigate local variation before moving.
- Poor or fair health: 17.9%, rank #56 of 72; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Wisconsin
Rank and range use only counties in Wisconsin with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$81,239
$81,239; above the state county median of $72,922.
State rank #14 of 72 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$265,500
$265,500; above the state county median of $224,800.
State rank #57 of 72 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,219/mo
$1,219/mo; above the state county median of $878/mo.
State rank #69 of 72 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
3.2%
3.2%; at the state county median of 3.2%.
State rank #35 of 72 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
31.2%
31.2%; above the state county median of 25%.
State rank #17 of 72 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
76.7 years
76.7 years; below the state county median of 78 years.
State rank #52 of 72 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
17.9%
17.9%; above the state county median of 16%.
State rank #56 of 72 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
6.5%
6.5%; below the state county median of 6.8%.
State rank #31 of 72 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 2,033 residents
1 per 2,033 residents; above the state county median of 1 per 1,715 residents.
State rank #46 of 71 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 566 residents
1 per 566 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 621 residents.
State rank #29 of 72 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Kenosha County FAQ
Is Kenosha County a good place to live?
Kenosha County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median household income, bachelor’s degree or higher, and mental health access. College attainment is 31.2% and life expectancy is 76.7 years.
What should I know before moving to Kenosha County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $265,500 median home value and $1,219/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $81,239, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Kenosha County?
Kenosha County has 168,438 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Kenosha County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 55059; the parent state FIPS is 55.
What is the median household income in Kenosha County?
The ACS median household income is $81,239.
How much does housing cost in Kenosha County?
Housing benchmarks are $265,500 median home value and $1,219/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $81,239, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Kenosha County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 3.2%.
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Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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