The Town FilesKenosha County, Wisconsin
168,438 people. The median home is worth $265,500 (typical Wisconsin town: $256,000) and the median household earns $81,239.
Towns in Kenosha County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha | 99,986 | $225,200 | $71,239 | 37.1 |
| Pleasant Prairie | 21,250 | $360,400 | $103,902 | 44.4 |
| Salem Lakes | 14,601 | $316,100 | $94,819 | 43.9 |
| Somers | 8,402 | $315,300 | $80,488 | 34.9 |
| Twin Lakes | 6,309 | $270,700 | $86,222 | 50.6 |
| Bristol | 5,192 | $312,800 | $123,648 | 46.7 |
| Wheatland | 3,391 | $384,600 | $91,118 | 46.1 |
| Randall | 3,285 | $348,400 | $115,665 | 47.8 |
| Paddock Lake | 2,919 | $255,700 | $87,800 | 41.0 |
People and housing
| Kenosha County | Typical Wisconsin town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $265,500 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $1,219 | $951 |
| Median household income | $81,239 | $82,217 |
| Median age | 39.4 | 45.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.2% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.5% | 7.2% |
Jobs and pay
74,313 jobs in 2024, average pay $58,409 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 784 storm events in Kenosha County from 1996 to 2026, with 20 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Kenosha County has been included in 16 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4923: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| March 11, 2020 | Flood | DR-4477: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding |
| April 5, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1966: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| June 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1768: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).