Sheboygan

Sheboygan, Wisconsin Overview

Sheboygan scores 54.3/100 overall (B), ranking #14 of 20 cities in Wisconsin — below the state composite of 65.2. Affordability is the city’s relative strength at 79/100, while Outdoor Access lags at 24/100.

Income & Employment in Sheboygan

The median household income in Sheboygan is $62,953, 13% below the statewide median of $72,458. The local unemployment rate of 2.6% is lower than the state’s 3%.

Safety in Sheboygan

Sheboygan reports 350 violent crimes per 100,000, roughly in line with the statewide rate of 295 per 100,000. The property crime rate is 1253.3 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Sheboygan

Sheboygan has a cost of living index of 90.8 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly below the national benchmark. The median home value is $165,200. Median monthly rent is $874. Renters spend 16.7% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Sheboygan

The adult obesity rate in Sheboygan is 37.9%, above the national average and a factor in the city’s health profile. The diabetes prevalence rate is 11.7%. Residents report an average of 16.8 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Wisconsin ranks #25 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Sheboygan

Sheboygan has a high school graduation rate of 90%. The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 indicates smaller class sizes. Per-pupil spending is $13,962. The city has 24 public schools serving 9,309 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Sheboygan

The annual average temperature in Sheboygan is 51.2°F. Summers average 70.2°F. Winters average 33.2°F. Annual precipitation is 39.4 inches. The average commute of 15.3 minutes is notably short.

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