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Kenosha Local Statistics

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Census Bureau Kenosha County Statistics

Location/Map

Kenosha County encompasses a total of 278.5 square miles, and consists of one city, four villages and seven towns. The 2000 Census of Kenosha County shows a population of 149,577, a 16.6% increase since 1990. Kenosha is bordered on the east by Lake Michigan and is located in the extreme southeast portion of Wisconsin bordering Illinois. Milwaukee is 36 miles to the north and Chicago is 55 miles to the south. The State Capitol of Madison is approximately 112 miles away.

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Source: COMMUNITY PROFILE JUNE 1994

Altitude/Climate

Kenosha is 578 feet above sea level. Its latitude is 42.6 degrees North and its longitude is 87.8 degrees West.

Kenosha has a mid-continental type climate, which is characterized by four distinct seasons. Annual mean temperature is 45.7 degrees; precipitation is about 30 inches annually.

History

Kenosha County was first known as Pike Creek. The earlist settlers came from New England in 1835 and established themselves as farmers in the fertile country beyond the lake plain. In 1836, the name was changed to Southport, recognizing its growing importance as a harbor city, "exporting" wheat and "importing" lumber for homes and farm buildings. It was incorporated as a city, and designed as a seat of the newly created Kenosha County in 1850." Source: COMMUNITY PROFILE JUNE 1994
For more information, go to Kenosha: Past to Present

Government

"The City of Kenosha is governed by a Mayor and City Council, composed of 17 Alderpersons, elected on the basis of ward representation. Kenosha County is governed by an Executive/County Board system with 27 Supervisors, headed by a Chairperson elected by the Supervisors. The County Executive is elected at large by the voters in Kenosha County. Local government is recognized as being efficient, honest and highly responsive to the needs of its citizens. 911 emergency rescue, fire and police telephone service is available county-wide." Source:COMMUNITY PROFILE JUNE 1994

Libraries

Kenosha Public Library

Shopping

Here is a list of some Kenosha shopping locations.

Housing

Kenosha Relocation Services

Key Cities to Kenosha - Travel Distances (miles)