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Kiel, WI

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Population
3,973
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
919 ft
Median Home Value
$191,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$787/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$75,953
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Kiel

Kiel is a friendly, quiet community of around 4,000 residents along the Sheboygan River in east-central Wisconsin. Originally settled in the 1850s around local watermills, the town maintains a relaxed and grounded atmosphere. Its compact downtown bridges the river with local diners, family-run shops, and scenic waterfront parks, surrounded by safe, tree-lined neighborhoods.

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Families and newcomers are often drawn to Kiel for its reputable school district, low crime, and steady local manufacturing employers. Daily errands are simple to manage in town, while cities like Sheboygan, Manitowoc, and Appleton are within a short drive whenever you need regional healthcare, airport access, or bigger shopping centers. It offers an easygoing lifestyle with plenty of outdoor recreation and a welcoming small-town pace.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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