US 45 and WI 28, 2018
Kewaskum’s story
177 years in pictures
Census counts: 471 in 1880, 4,309 in 2020. The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 3 maps from 1955 on.
- 1849Kewaskum is settled
KewaskumWI
A town of 4,561, settled in 1849. 2.6 times the nonprofits per person than the typical Wisconsin town.
Population
4,561
2025 Census estimate · +5.9% since 2020
Typical home
$362K
+4.8% in a year
Household income
$94K
median
Median age
38.8
years
Jobs based here
1,035
A commuter town
TownGrade
A−
#91 of 357 in WI
Is Kewaskum a good place to live?
Kewaskum is a solid, middle-of-the-road choice. It grades A− overall, ranked 91st of 357 in Wisconsin, with no subject far below average. Its best mark is schools: its public schools beat 86% of Wisconsin towns on state tests and graduation. It also does better than most on safety: crime is low: it reports less per resident than 80% of U.S. towns. A typical home there costs about $362K, 4.6 years of the Milwaukee metro’s $78K median household income. Only 9 of Wisconsin’s 869 towns score higher on civic life. Kewaskum’s average trip to work is 28 minutes, above both Wisconsin’s towns (22 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). The biggest park or preserve is Kewaskum Kiwanis Park, at 33 acres.
What makes Kewaskum stand out
Where Kewaskum beats most towns.
Community nonprofits per 1,000 residents
Kewaskum9.9
Typical U.S. town3.7
Typical WI town3.8
Civic lifeA+
2.6 times the nonprofits per person
than the typical Wisconsin town
Charities, civic groups and human services; churches not counted.
Kewaskum School District
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Kewaskum Elementary | PK–5 | 497 |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School | PK–8 | 139 |
| St. Lucas Grade School | PK–8 | 48 |
SchoolsA
On state tests and graduation
NCES · EDFacts.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Kewaskum0.4
Wisconsin2.4
U.S.3.3
SafetyA−
83% less violent crime than WI
FBI data, 2025. Crimes reported to police.
A commuter town
91% of working residents leave Kewaskum for work
Where Kewaskum’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
1,035jobs based in Kewaskum
9%of working residents work in town
17 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Kewaskum grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Wisconsin), ordered by how far Kewaskum is from typical.
SchoolsAOpen →SafetyA−Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 28% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listB+Open →HealthSt. Josephs Community Hospital West Bend 11.5 miles awayB+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 6.3 of 20; 6.5% of households have no car; 2% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC+Open →Jobs & income$94K median household income; 1,035 jobs based hereB−Open →Cost of livingB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1 mile of trailB+Open →History2 notable people born hereB−Open →Civic life9.9 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsA+Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market36 days on market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 38.8; 21% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Kewaskum: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Kewaskum, and how to reach them.
PowerWe Energies20.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterKewaskum WaterworksNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Kewaskum’s trash rules yet
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 hereVillage of Kewaskum ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, May 2026
ZIP code5304053040 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 Kewaskum.
Kewaskum sees little violent crime and has a shorter frost-free season than most of the country, though not than most of Wisconsin.
SchoolsA
For schools, Kewaskum earns an A
Its public schools are run by the Kewaskum School District. Two of its 5 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is Kewaskum High, with 626 students.
86%of WI districts it outscoresASchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kewaskum ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 497 | A+ |
| Kewaskum HighLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 626 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within WI on state tests and graduation
#140for trails in WI
| Kewaskum | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 3% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.5 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
3%
conserved · 47 of 1,581 acres
1.2 mi
of trails · 0.5 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. River Hill Park | 0.4 mi | 20 |
| 2. Kewaskum Kiwanis Park | — | 33 |
| 3. Wildlife Drive Neighborhood Park | 0.1 mi | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
SafetyA−
For safety, Kewaskum earns an A−
Violent crime is rare: 2 reported in 2025, 0.4 per 1,000 residents.
Kewaskum’s violent crime rate is 0.4 per 1,000 residents.
80%of U.S. towns report more crimeA−Safety Grade
| Kewaskum | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0.4 per 1,000 residents | 1.1 | 1.6 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 6.3 per 1,000 residents | 6.5 | 9.9 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Kewaskum0.4
Wisconsin2.4
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Kewaskum6.3
Wisconsin10.3
U.S.15.5
80th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
75th
percentile among WI towns
2
violent crimes reported in 2025
29
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B−
Kewaskum has 0.5 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Kewaskum for work: only 9% work in town. 11% of Kewaskum residents live below the poverty line. The top destinations are West Bend (18%), Milwaukee (8%) and Menomonee Falls (4%).
9%work in town
| Kewaskum | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 11% | 6.3% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $94,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Kewaskum9%
West Bend18%
Milwaukee8%
Menomonee Falls4%
Germantown3%
17 mi
median commute distance
1,035
jobs based in Kewaskum
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 42% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B+
Kewaskum faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 72% of U.S. communities. Since 2008, 2 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Kewaskum.
28risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
2
paid flood claims since 2008
6
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HealthB+
Kewaskum ranks healthier than 66% of the country’s towns
Kewaskum beats the Wisconsin average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 21% of adults binge drink in Kewaskum.
66%healthier than U.S. townsB+Health Grade
| Kewaskum | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 20% | 16% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 30% | 33% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 32% | 36% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 38% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
1 better31 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Kewaskum | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults seeing a dentist | 70.5% | 67.1% |
St. Josephs Community Hospital West Bend
11.5 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: dental
51st
percentile among WI towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Kewaskum
The Hartford Wwtp weather station, 16 miles away, records that the frost-free season runs about 148 days: shorter than most of the country, but longer than 76% of Wisconsin places with climate records. January nights average 10.5°: colder than most of the country, but milder than 78% of Wisconsin places with climate records; July afternoons average 81.1°.
Kewaskum has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Kewaskum is 81°F. About 36 inches of snow falls in a winter.
36″snow a winter
| Kewaskum | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| July high | 81°F | 82°F | 85°F |
| January low | 11°F | 11°F | 22°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter14–29°
Spring34–54°
Summer57–79°
Fall39–58°
Oct 12
typical first frost
May 1
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HousingCost of living grade B−
For cost of living, Kewaskum earns a B−
Typical home values rose 4.8% in the year to September 2026.
$362KZillow home value
| Kewaskum | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 79% | 74% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,018 a month | $1,080 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Kewaskum$362K
Wisconsin$337K
Market temperature
36
days on market
100.9%
sale-to-list price
+4.8%
value change, 1 year
8
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Kewaskum
20pages on Kewaskum
The big questions
SchoolsABeat 86% of WI districts · 5 schoolsSafetyA−0.4 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthB+Better than WI on 1 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingB−$362K typical home · up 4.8% in a yearWork & commuteB−$94K median household income · 1,035 jobs hereNatural hazardsB+FEMA risk higher than 28% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Kewaskum; the nearest are
Marian UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Fond Du Lac20.3 mi$35,178 tuitionMoraine Park Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Fond du Lac20.7 mi$4,819 in-state tuitionUniversity of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeUniversity or college · Public · Milwaukee35.2 mi$10,398 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Kewaskum residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Wisconsin.
About Kewaskum
Village in Fond du Lac and Washington counties, Wisconsin
Kewaskum is a village in Washington and Fond du Lac counties in Wisconsin, United States. The population was 4,309 at the 2020 census. All of this population resided in the Washington County portion of the village. The village is mostly surrounded by the town of Kewaskum.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 2.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 935 ft
- ZIP code
- 53040
Kewaskum’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Kewaskum.
How the neighbors grade
Auburn has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. Auburn reports no FBI crime data of its own. Compare Kewaskum with a neighbor →
Questions about Kewaskum
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Kewaskum, WI a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Kewaskum grades A− overall, better than 84% of U.S. towns and #91 of 357 in Wisconsin. It grades B+ for health, A− for safety and A for schools.
Is Kewaskum, WI expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B−.
What is Kewaskum, WI known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Glenway Wescott and Timothy Ramthun.