Kohler, WI

Kohler, Wisconsin

Kohler, Wisconsin, in Sheboygan county, is 3 miles W of Sheboygan, Wisconsin (center to center) and 48 miles N of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village is in the Sheboygan area. There are 1,926 residents in Kohler.

The People and Families of Kohler

In Kohler, about 77% of adults are married. When people think of Kohler, they might picture couples and families, not singles.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kohler had a median family income of $86,123. Most of the residents of Kohler tend to have good incomes. In the village, most people are middle class or better. Kohler is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in the village. People say that Kohler is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Kohler folks tended to give their money ($18,940) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Kohler Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Kohler that were owner-occupied was 92%. A nice place to visit? It seems so, since a larger share of the housing than in most places is for vacations and seasonal use. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in the village, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Kohler, 82% of commuters drive to work. Kohler offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. One of the nice things about the village is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

Kohler strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 7%

Comparative Profile of Kohler, WI

Comparing Kohler to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Kohler Almanac

Kohler Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Kohler Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Kohler Public Libraries

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Kohler High Schools (2004)

KOHLER HI
333 UPPER RD
920-459-2921
Serves 222 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Kohler Colleges

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