Livability Score

89
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Kaukauna Coffee and Tea
Coffee Shop
Seth's Coffee & Bake Shop
Coffee Shop
Great Lakes Chocolate & Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) B
Kaukauna City Pool
Water Park
The Realm of Darkness Haunted House
Theatre Arts
C. A. Grignon Mansion
Museum
Bank of Kaukauna Stadium
Stadium
Wisconsin International Raceway
Stadium
Band Shell
Theatre Arts
Little Chute City Pool
Water Park
Little Chute Windmill
Attraction
Food and Drink (14) D-
Journey's Bar and Grill
Bar
Peg and Tommy G's
Bar
China Wok
Fast Food
Plan B
Bar
Electric City Lanes
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Taco John's
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Pub 55
Bar
The Pit Stop
Bar
Valley Liquor
Alcohol
Gentleman Jack's Pub & Grill
Bar
Tom's Drive-In
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
Kamps Bar-n-Grill
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Groceries (3) F
Cake Anatomy
Bakery
Larry's Piggly Wiggly
Grocery Store
Larry's Piggly Wiggly
Grocery Store
Haen Meat Packing
Butcher
Simon's Specialty Cheese
Cheese
Parks (35) A+
Hydro Park
Park
Central Park
Park
Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Horseshoe Park
Park
La Follette Park
Park
Kaukauna Locks
Park
White City Park
Park
Grignon Park
Park
Riverside Park
Park
Thelen Park
Park
Strassburg Park
Park
Heesakker Park
Park
Jaycee Tot Lot
Park
Island Park
Park
Kelso Park
Park
Jonen Park
Park
Lindberg Park
Park
Doyal Park
Park
Legion Park
Park
Triangle Park
Park
Blaese Park
Park
Van Zeeland Park
Park
Van Zeeland Park
Park
Hickory Park
Park
Town of Vandenbroek Park
Park
Shops (21) A-
The Painted Strand
Hairdresser
Heritage Mall
Mall
Uptown Cuts
Hairdresser
Kwik Trip
Convenience Store
Richard's Diamonds
Fashion
Midwest Workwear
Clothing
Shell
Convenience Store
Shear Envy Hair & Nail Salon LLC
Beauty
Dollar General
Discount Store
Verizon
Electronics
Eagle Graphics
Clothing
Hannah's Salon and Nails
Beauty
Cost Cutters
Hairdresser
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Kwik Trip
Convenience Store
Harp Gallery
Furniture
Kwik Trip
Convenience Store
Kwik Trip
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Motomart
Convenience Store
Memories Antique Mall
Furniture
Shell
Convenience Store
Cost Cutters
Hairdresser
Antique Up
Furniture
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 0.7% take public transportation in Kaukauna.
Public Transit Stops (46)
Stops & Stations A+
Crooks & Second
Bus Stop
Lawe & Main
Bus Stop
Lawe & Main
Bus Stop
Crooks & Second
Bus Stop
Lawe & Wisconsin
Bus Stop
Lawe & Wisconsin
Bus Stop
Crooks & Third
Bus Stop
2nd & Main
Bus Stop
Taylor & Lawe
Bus Stop
Reaume & 3rd
Bus Stop
Crooks & 5th
Bus Stop
Taylor & Lawe
Bus Stop
Crooks & 8th
Bus Stop
Reaume & 5th/4th
Bus Stop
Taylor & Desnoyer
Bus Stop
Whitney @ Reaume
Bus Stop
Crooks & 11th
Bus Stop
Taylor & Kaukauna
Bus Stop
Taylor & Kaukauna
Bus Stop
Crooks & 12th
Bus Stop
Whitney & Sullivan
Bus Stop
Draper & Depot
Bus Stop
Kenneth & Whitney
Bus Stop
Draper @ Depot
Bus Stop
Kenneth & 7th
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.7% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Kaukauna is 92/100 - which is 4% lower than Wisconsin.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C-
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crime A+

Kaukauna crime rates are 1,006 per 100k, which is 40% lower than Wisconsin
Property Crime
925 crimes per 100k A
Violent Crime
81 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A-

The median income in Kaukauna is $66,010 - which is 21% higher than Wisconsin.
Med. Household Income
$66,010 C
Unemployment Rate
1.1% A+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (9)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Kaukauna Police Department
Police
Kaukauna Fire Department
Fire Station
Kaukauna Fire Department
Ambulance Station
Krupka Dental
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Aurora Health Center
Doctor
Aurora BayCare Health Center
Clinic
Berkers Family Dentistry
Dentist
Smile Direct Club
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Fox Valley Metro Police and Little Chute Fire Department
Police
ThedaCare Darboy
Clinic
Kimberly Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Kaukauna home prices are $148,200 - which is 11% lower than Wisconsin
Home Price
$148,200 D+
Home Appreciation Rate
6% B
Home Affordability
2.2x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools B

The Kaukauna graduation rate is 90% - which is 2% higher than Wisconsin
School Test Scores
53% D-
High School Grad. Rates
90% B+
Elementary Schools (8) A+
River View School
Trinity Lutheran School
Park Community Charter School
St Ignatius Catholic School (Sics)
Haen Elementary
New Directions Learning Community
Quinney Elementary
Dr H B Tanner Elementary
Janssen Elementary
Little Chute Intermediate
St John Nepomucene School
Little Chute Elementary
Flex Academy
Mapleview Intermediate
High Schools (1) F
Kaukauna High
Little Chute Career Pathways Academy
Little Chute High
Kimberly High
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ratings B+

Kaukauna has an overall rating of 76% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes A+
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A Welcoming City 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) Living in Kaukauna, WI has plenty to offer, and it has a high livability score. There are not many residents in this town and, it is safe. The crime rate is lower than the national average, and the cost of living is impressive.

This is a special city, and I appreciate the affo ...Read More rdable homes and excellent employment prospects. Even though it is a small city, it has plenty to offer, and the residents have a decent quality of life. The living expenses are lower here than in many other cities, and you don’t have to worry about a shortage of amenities.

There is an abundance of forests and parks to visit and the mass transit system can take you just about any place. You can visit one of the bars and restaurants in the area or go shopping in one of the malls. This city is full of beautiful scenery and many welcoming people that will make you feel at home. Read Less
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      C Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Kaukauna? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Hydro Park
      Central Park
      Veterans Memorial Park
      Horseshoe Park
      La Follette Park
      Kaukauna Locks
      White City Park
      Grignon Park

      Entertainment

      Kaukauna City Pool
      The Realm of Darkness Haunted House
      C. A. Grignon Mansion
      Bank of Kaukauna Stadium
      Wisconsin International Raceway
      Band Shell
      Little Chute City Pool
      Little Chute Windmill

      Food & Drink

      Journey's Bar and Grill
      Peg and Tommy G's
      China Wok
      Plan B
      Electric City Lanes
      McDonald's
      Jimmy John's
      Little Caesars

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Kaukauna? Of all people who commute, 0.7% take public transportation in Kaukauna.
      Drive to Work
      89%

      12% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Kaukauna? The cost of living in Kaukauna is 92/100 - which is 4% lower than Wisconsin.
      Kaukauna
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      Wisconsin
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Kaukauna? Kaukauna crime rates are 1,006, which are 40% lower than Wisconsin
      Total Crime
      1,006 per 100k people

      57% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 100

      57% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      6%

      Year over year crime is up

      A- Employment

      What is the median income in Kaukauna? The median income in Kaukauna is $66,010 which is 21% higher than Wisconsin.
      Median household income
      $66,01019% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $32,5089% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      76% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is Kaukauna a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Aurora Health Center

      A+ Housing

      What are Kaukauna home prices? Kaukauna home prices are $148,200 - which is 11% lower than Wisconsin
      Median home value
      $148,20020% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $84411% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      68%

      7% higher than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Kaukauna have good schools? The Kaukauna graduation rate is 90% - which is 2% higher than Wisconsin
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      8% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      53%

      10% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      7% lower than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Kaukauna a good place to live? Kaukauna has an overall rating of 76% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      76%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      89%

      2 total surveys

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