Kenosha is a city in and the county seat of Kenosha County. Kenosha is the fourth-largest city in Wisconsin. The city lies on the southwestern sh

ore of Lake Michigan, 32 miles south of Milwaukee and 50 miles north of Chicago, Illinois. Although it is geographically closer to Milwaukee than Chicago, Kenosha is considered part of the Chicago Metroplitan Area by the U.S. Census.

Every community advertises a high quality of life. This means different things to different people.

Here is what sets Kenosha County apart: 20 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline as the County’s eastern boundary, Chicago is 60 miles South on I-94, Milwaukee is 30 miles North on I-94, Lake Geneva, WI is the County’s western boundary,

And what’s in the middle is a dynamic and growing community with a great K-12 education system, a strong economy and job market, a flourishing residential market, excellent higher education resources (including a 2–year technical college and two 4-year universities), and incredible people that take great pride in and care of Kenosha.

The Kenosha Area offers abundant choices to meet the health care needs of you and your family. The Kenosha community offers comprehensive healthcare through three full service hospitals and numerous medical clinic locations.

The Kenosha area is a thriving community with so much to see and do for all ages. Our many parks, lakes and nature areas offer an array of outdoor recreation through all seasons including golf, biking, fishing, boating, skiing and much more. Youth and family centers, including the YMCA, Boys & Girls Club and LakeView RecPlex offer programs to build strong character and solid family values. Events are a way of life in the Kenosha Area and there is no shortage of them. From festivals and fairs to sports tournaments and concerts, there is always an event waiting to be experienced. Hometown sports teams include minor league baseball, semi-pro football, and a women’s professional football team, and national league teams are just a short drive away in nearby Milwaukee, Green Bay and Chicago.

Housing

Housing choices in the Kenosha Area are as diverse as they come. From apartments, townhomes and condominiums to established homes, new construction and rural living, you’re sure to find just the right surroundings for you and your family. And when it comes to location, the Kenosha Area has the best of all worlds. Enjoy lakefront living at Kenosha’s newest neighborhood, HarborPark, which offers fantastic views over Lake Michigan, or settle into any one of the area’s many urban neighborhoods close to shopping, schools and recreation. The rural countryside of Kenosha County offers endless possibilities with existing and new homes, communities surrounding numerous inland lakes and even charming farmsteads with room to roam.

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $164,300

Demographics

Population in July 2007: 96,265. Kenosha covers 23.8 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 620 feet above sea level.

Zip codes: 53140, 53141, 53142, 53143, 54144 - Area code: 262

Weather

Kenosha, WI climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.

The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 78.70 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 13.20 degrees Fahrenheit.

Temperature variations between night and day tend to be fairly limited during summer with a difference that can reach 14 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 15 degrees Fahrenheit.

The annual average precipitation at Kenosha is 34.74 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is August with an average rainfall of 4.19 Inches.

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