170 years in pictures
Census counts: 188 in 1880, a low of 161 in 2010, 896 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2010 and 3 maps from 1955 on.
- 1856Kekoskee is settled
Each edition grades its towns against each other only.

89% of households own their home in Kekoskee, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 74% and U.S. towns at 73%. 46% of the land in Kekoskee is conserved, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 3.8% and U.S. towns at 4.3%. The biggest place to walk is Horicon Marsh Wildlife Area, 6,949 acres with 5.8 miles of trail. Kekoskee has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 188 in 1880, a low of 161 in 2010, 896 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2010 and 3 maps from 1955 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Kekoskee, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Kekoskee.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Horicon Marsh Wildlife Area | 5.8 mi | 6,949 |
| 2. Horicon National Wildlife Refuge | 4 mi | 2,914 |
| 3. Dodge County Ledge Park | 3.8 mi | 126 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Most working residents leave Kekoskee for work: only 2% work in town. Since 2013, Kekoskee has added 148 jobs, to 220 in 2023. The median household income in Kekoskee is $97,000.
| Kekoskee | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1.8% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Median household income | $97,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Work from home | 9.5% | 12% | 11% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.7% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 72% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Kekoskee has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 82°, January nights drop to 10° and about 41 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Adults 35 to 64 are 44% of residents (38% statewide). 16% of residents are 65 or older in Kekoskee. 25% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 33% across Wisconsin.
| Kekoskee | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 16% | 20% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 25% | 32% | 29% |
49% women, 51% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±6.4 points. Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Kekoskee | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 13.3% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 8.4% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 9.8% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 9% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 12.8% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 15.5% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 15.7% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 8.8% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6.7% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 2.6% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 36.3% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 21.9% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 13.8% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 13.8% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 11.5% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 900, single groups can be off by several points
Kekoskee beats the Wisconsin average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5. 43% of Kekoskee adults have obesity.
| Kekoskee | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 38% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 33% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 20% | 16% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 80% | 78% | 79% |
| What stands out | Kekoskee | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.6% | 8% |
| More adults with COPD | 7.7% | 6.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Kekoskee; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Kekoskee residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
46.4% of the town is conserved land, across 7 parks and preserves.
Village in Wisconsin, United States
Kekoskee is a village in Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 896 at the 2020 census, a notable increase of 161 people at the 2010 census. This is because the village itself and the town of Williamstown both decided to consolidate within 2018, due to Williamstown struggling to seat a full village board, leaving only 163 acres left of the town.
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Kekoskee has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.