KeshenaWisconsinWIS55, 2008
Keshena’s story
169 years in pictures
The archive holds 8 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1964 on.
- 1857Keshena is settled
KeshenaWI
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Photo: Royalbroil · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
1,410
Census survey, 2020–24
Typical home
$315K
+7.9% in a year
Household income
$48K
median
Median age
25.4
years
Jobs based here
773
A job hub
Is Keshena a good place to live?
43% of residents live below the poverty line in Keshena, above both the Wisconsin town median (6.4%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). No town among the 363 in Wisconsin we compare has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Keshena. We don’t grade Keshena yet; the figures below are still real.
What makes Keshena stand out
Where Keshena beats most towns.
Small town
1,410 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Legend LakeWescottMenomineeKeshena
Getting set up
Moving to Keshena: who provides what
Keshena is unincorporated, so Menominee County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerWisconsin Power & Light18.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterKeshena water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers89% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesMenominee CountyMenominee County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Wisconsin you can register online until 20 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 20 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereTown of Menominee ClerkTown of Menominee (Menominee County); contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code5413554135 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Keshena.
Work & commute
In Keshena, the average trip to work runs shorter than in the typical Wisconsin or U.S. town
Keshena’s average trip to work is 14 minutes, against 22 minutes in Wisconsin’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. 23% of Keshena working residents work locally. Since 2013, Keshena has added 205 jobs, to 773 in 2023.
23%work in town
| Keshena | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 14 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 23% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Median household income | $48,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Keshena23%
Menominee43%
Shawano5%
Bartelme2%
Fond du Lac2%
13 mi
median commute distance
773
jobs based in Keshena
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Keshena faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by cold waves
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 79% of U.S. communities.
21risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingLightning
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Keshena, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Keshena has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Keshena’s July high is 81°F.
48″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter10–28°
Spring31–54°
Summer56–79°
Fall37–57°
Oct 2
typical first frost
May 9
typical last frost
+1.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Keshena stands out in Wisconsin and nationally, with more of its adults who say their health is fair or poor
37% of adults say their health is fair or poor in Keshena. Of the 358 Wisconsin towns we compare, none has a higher share of adults who report frequent mental distress than Keshena. 22% of adults report frequent physical distress in Keshena.
| Keshena | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 17% | 19% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 14% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 52% | 38% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 11% | 12% |
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
1 better5 too close to call26 worse
| What stands out | Keshena | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 5.5% | 8.6% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 21.3% | 5.5% |
Thedacare Medical Center - Shawano
7.4 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
A typical Keshena home is worth about $315K
The typical Keshena home is worth about $315,000, up 7.9% in a year, 7% below the Wisconsin typical home. The median rent in Keshena is $626 a month. Only 2 of the 363 Wisconsin towns we compare have a lower share of households owning their home than Keshena.
$315KZillow home value
| Keshena | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 35% | 74% | 73% |
| Median rent | $626 a month | $1,078 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Keshena$315K
Wisconsin$337K
+7.9%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in April
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 5,306 acres
4.6 mi
of trails · 0.6 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Keshena
16pages on Keshena
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Keshena
About 3 of every 100 Keshena residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
A job hub
Every workday, about 708 people come to Keshena for work
Where Keshena’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
773jobs based in Keshena
23%of working residents work in town
13 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Keshena
CDP in Wisconsin, United States
Keshena (Menominee: Kesīqnæh) is a census-designated place (CDP) in and the county seat of Menominee County, Wisconsin, United States. Located on the Menominee Indian Reservation, it had a population of 1,257 at the 2020 census. Keshena was named for an Indian chief; the Menominee name is Kesīqnaeh which means "Swift Flying".
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 8.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 823 ft
- ZIP code
- 54135
Questions about Keshena
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Keshena, WI a good place to live?
We don’t grade Keshena yet; the figures below are still real.