WIMap-doton-Kickapoo, 2005
Kickapoo’s story
172 years in pictures
The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2005 and 2 maps from 1966 on.
- 1854Kickapoo is settled
KickapooWI
A town of 755, settled in 1854.
Population
755
2025 Census estimate · +8% since 2020
Median home value
$270K
Census ACS
Household income
$66K
median
Median age
37.3
years
Jobs based here
39
A commuter town
Is Kickapoo a good place to live?
34% of residents are under 18 in Kickapoo, against 21% in Wisconsin’s towns and 22% across U.S. towns. Kickapoo has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
755 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
ClaytonSylvanLibertyFranklinViroquaKickapoo
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Kickapoo: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Kickapoo, and how to reach them.
PowerXcel Energy15.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterReadstown Waterworks1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers96% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Kickapoo’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 hereTown of Kickapoo ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP codes54652, 54664, 54655, 5466554652 76% · 54664 17% · 54655 6% · 54665 1%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 Kickapoo.
Work & commute
Most of Kickapoo’s workers commute out: the town has 0.1 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Kickapoo for work: only 1% work in town. 14% of residents live below the poverty line in Kickapoo, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 6.4% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. Kickapoo’s median household income is $66,000.
1%work in town
| Kickapoo | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 14% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.1% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Median household income | $66,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Kickapoo1%
Viroqua25%
La Crosse8%
Westby5%
Franklin3%
20 mi
median commute distance
39
jobs based in Kickapoo
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Schools
The schools Kickapoo’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Kickapoo Area School District. Its two schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kickapoo ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 204 | B+ |
| Kickapoo HighLargest public high schoolGrades 6–12 | Grades 6–12 | 260 | C |
NCES · EDFacts
Climate
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Kickapoo
Kickapoo has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Kickapoo is 81°F.
46″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter12–29°
Spring35–56°
Summer58–80°
Fall38–58°
Oct 7
typical first frost
May 3
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a high hazard risk in Kickapoo
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 65% of U.S. communities.
65risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
7
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
Kickapoo stands out in Wisconsin and nationally: a larger share of its adults report frequent physical distress
16% of adults report frequent physical distress in Kickapoo. Kickapoo beats the Wisconsin average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 13. 29% of adults feel lonely in Kickapoo.
| Kickapoo | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 14% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 26% | 25% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 11% | 12% |
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
0 better19 too close to call13 worse
| What stands out | Kickapoo | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 15.7% | 9.9% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.5% | 6.5% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.2% | 6.6% |
Vernon Memorial Hospital
11 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
1.2%conserved
1.2%
conserved · 283 of 24,131 acres
1.1 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Kickapoo
18pages on Kickapoo
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Kickapoo; the nearest are
Southwest Wisconsin Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Fennimore33.3 mi$4,904 in-state tuitionUniversity of Wisconsin-La CrosseUniversity or college · Public · La Crosse35.9 mi$10,070 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Kickapoo residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Kickapoo for work
Where Kickapoo’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
39jobs based in Kickapoo
1%of working residents work in town
20 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Kickapoo
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Kickapoo is a town in Vernon County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 722 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated communities of Kickapoo Center and Sugar Grove are located in the town.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 38 sq mi
- Elevation
- 735 ft
- Area code
- 608
Questions about Kickapoo
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Kickapoo, WI a good place to live?
Kickapoo has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.