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Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin

Introduction to Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin

Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, in Sheboygan county, is 5 miles W of Sheboygan, Wisconsin and 48 miles N of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city is part of the Sheboygan metropolitan statistical area. About 6,772 people live in Sheboygan Falls.

Sheboygan Falls History

In 1635, French explorer Jean Nicolet became the first European to visit this area. The gurgling noise of the Sheboygan River prompted the Native Americans to name the are Schwab-we-way-kum, meaning “great noise underground” in their native language.

Sheboygan Falls and nearby Attractions

  • Riverfront Boardwalk
  • Sheboygan County Museum
  • Above & Beyond Children's Museum
  • John Michael Kohler Arts Center
  • Kohler - Andrae State Park

Things To Do In Sheboygan Falls

Deland Park and General King Park are popular local recreational spots. The Sheboygan County Museum and the Kohler-Andrae State Park are also nearby..

Sheboygan Falls Transportation

Austin Straubel International is the nearest airport.

Sheboygan Falls Higher Education

The University of Wisconsin, Lakeland College and the Lakeshore Technical College are the nearby colleges and universitities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Sheboygan Falls Short Commute Times
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Sheboygan Falls Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 9%Sheboygan Falls People in Middle Class or Better
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Sheboygan Falls Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 15%Sheboygan Falls Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Sheboygan Falls, WI

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women89
Age of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men78
Senior Citizens76
Female Share of the Population67
Male Share of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Racial Diversity15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better910
Median Family Income78
College Educated Adults45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use47
Walking and Biking to Work23
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents75
People Living Alone54
Housing Recently Built57
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Affordability of Property Taxes45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime97
Low Property Crime87
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