Eviction Risk Score
Very Low
#71
of 72 WI counties
3.3 / 10
#71 of 72 counties in Wisconsin for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated October 23, 2026
Kewaunee County, Wisconsin Eviction Risk: Low
4 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Algoma (3.4) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
In 2026
Risk score
3.3
LOW
Ranked #71 of 72 WI counties
9k residents · 4 cities · 5 tracts
1976–2026 · pop-weighted from cities
Kewaunee County eviction risk score history
Min2.9
Average3.3
Now3.3
Key metrics
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Tenant beats landlord27.7%/ 100 outcomesIn court-decided eviction outcomes for Kewaunee County, WI, tenants prevail in roughly 27.7% of contested cases. A higher number means landlords face stronger tenant defenses and longer calendars.
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Timeline50dfiling → judgmentFrom the moment an unlawful-detainer notice is filed in Kewaunee County, WI until a money judgment is entered, a contested eviction takes about 50 days on average. Longer timelines mean more lost rent for landlords.
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Cost range$1.9–4.9klegal + lost rentA typical eviction in Kewaunee County, WI costs landlords $1,932 to $4,941 all-in, covering court filing fees, process-server costs, attorney time, and lost rent.
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Average rent$80827% stretched on rentAverage gross rent in Kewaunee County, WI is $808 per month per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. 27% of renter households here spend more than 30% of pre-tax income on rent.
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Renters19.7%of households19.7% of occupied housing units in Kewaunee County, WI are renter-occupied. A higher renter share usually correlates with more eviction filings and a more active rental market.
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Poverty10.5%1.2% unemp.10.5% of Kewaunee County, WI residents live below the federal poverty line, and unemployment runs at 1.2%. Both feed the economic-stress sub-score in our Eviction Risk Score model.
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Kewaunee County's 3.3/10 Low score reflects minimal eviction pressure across its four communities, with city scores ranging from 3.2 to 3.4/10. Ranked 71st of 72 Wisconsin counties - 70 counties carry higher risk statewide.
How Kewaunee County ranks in Wisconsin
Cost of living
Low
#32
of 51 states (statewide)
94.1 index
Wisconsin ranks #32 of 51 states on overall cost of living (5.9% cheaper than the U.S. avg).
Housing services cost
Low
#32
of 51 states (statewide)
79.3 index
Wisconsin ranks #32 of 51 states on housing services (20.7% cheaper than the U.S. avg).
Income spent on rent
Elevated
#21
of 72 WI counties
26.9% of income
#21 of 72 counties in Wisconsin on % of income spent on rent.
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Cities in Kewaunee County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Algoma | 3,228 | 3.4 | 33.7% | $809 | Rep |
| 002 | Kewaunee | 2,806 | 3.2 | 21.7% | $735 | Rep |
| 003 | Luxemburg | 2,737 | 3.3 | 25.2% | $896 | Rep |
| 004 | Casco | 561 | 3.2 | 26.9% | $746 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Kewaunee County sits along Lake Michigan eviction laws in northeastern Wisconsin eviction laws and is one of the state's most landlord-friendly jurisdictions by eviction risk. With a county average of 3.3/10 (Low), it ranks 71st of 72 Wisconsin eviction laws counties - meaning 70 counties statewide carry higher eviction risk and only 1 sit below it. For landlords evaluating Wisconsin markets, Kewaunee is a standout in the lower-risk of the state's risk distribution, well beneath the Wisconsin average of 3.9/10.
The county's four incorporated communities show a notably narrow risk band, with scores running from 3.2 to 3.4/10 - a spread of less than half a point. At the higher end, Algoma and Casco both score 3.4/10. Algoma is the county's largest city by population (3,228 residents) and its Lake Michigan port character shapes a renter base that is small but not trivially sized. Casco is a smaller community of 561 residents and reaches the same score. Luxemburg, the county's fastest-growing community and home to 2,737 residents, comes in at 3.3/10. The city of Kewaunee itself - the county seat, population 2,806 - posts the county's lowest score at 3.2/10, reflecting conditions that are among the most landlord-favorable in the entire state.
The broader rental market context reinforces the low-risk reading. Only about 19.7% of county households rent, making this a predominantly owner-occupied rural county. Average rent runs $808 per month, and the average rent burden sits at 27.2% of income - below the 30% threshold that housing economists use as a financial-stress marker. The county poverty rate is 10.5%. These numbers collectively describe a market where tenant financial pressure is real but moderate, and where the volume of contested eviction cases is inherently limited by the small renter population. With a total county population of 9,332, Kewaunee is a genuinely small market, and that scale itself dampens the systemic eviction dynamics that push risk scores higher in Wisconsin's urban counties.
Kewaunee County's 3.2/10 Low score reflects Wisconsin eviction laws's standard landlord-tenant statute with no local rent control, no just-cause eviction requirement, and a predictable court timeline. The county's small renter share (19.7%) and below-30% rent burden limit the financial stress that drives contested eviction filings, keeping actual eviction pressure low even by rural Wisconsin eviction laws standards.
Eviction filings in Wisconsin
The Princeton Eviction Lab Tracking System covers Wisconsin statewide (no county-level tracker available for Kewaunee County). In the past month, 1,980 statewide filings were recorded, 0.90× the historical baseline (below baseline).
- 1,980Past month (state)
- 25,794Past 12 months
- 0.95×vs baseline (12 mo)
Wisconsin statewide, last 36 months
2023-05-01 – 2026-04-01
Notice requirement: at least five days notice (in some cases more). Filing fee: $94.50 filing fee.
1 Eviction filings in Kewaunee County
In January 2024, 1 eviction filings were recorded in Kewaunee County, 100.0% of the historical average (near average).2
- 1Jan 2024
- 100.0%of historical avg
- 1,219Renter households
- 7.6%Poverty rate
Last 24 months of filings
2021-08 – 2024-01
Historical eviction filings in Kewaunee County
From 2000 to 2017, eviction filings in Kewaunee County increased 55%. The peak was 27 filings in 2015.3
- 112000
- 27Peak (2015)
- 172017
Annual filings 2000–2017
No filing data published after 2018
Data covers 2000–2018, the full span of the Princeton Eviction Lab's national county court-records dataset.
How Kewaunee County compares
Kewaunee County's 3.3/10 Low score sits in close company with several other northeastern and central Wisconsin counties. Trempealeau County scores similarly, and Oconto County - directly adjacent to the west - comes in at a comparable level. Taylor County runs slightly lower than Kewaunee while Crawford County edges somewhat higher, though all five peer counties remain in a tight cluster well below the Wisconsin average of 3.9/10. Among this peer group, Kewaunee's defining characteristics are its small renter share and its Lake Michigan eviction laws location, which limit the density of rental disputes that would push the score toward the middle of the state distribution.
Peer counties in Wisconsin
Peer county
Vernon County eviction risk
3.5
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 11.0K
Peer county
Crawford County eviction risk
3.6
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 9.4K
Peer county
Lafayette County eviction risk
3.5
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 7.3K
Peer county
Oneida County eviction risk
3.6
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 10.0K
Where eviction risk concentrates in Kewaunee County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Kewaunee County
Q1
What is Kewaunee County's eviction risk score?
Kewaunee County scores 3.3/10, rated Low risk. It ranks 71st of 72 Wisconsin counties, with 70 counties carrying higher risk and 1 carrying lower risk.
Q2
How does Kewaunee County compare to Wisconsin overall?
Kewaunee County's score of 3.3/10 falls well below the Wisconsin average of 3.9/10. It sits in the lower-risk of the state, making it one of the more landlord-favorable counties in Wisconsin eviction laws.
Q3
Which Kewaunee County city has the highest eviction risk?
Algoma and Casco are tied for the highest scores in the county at 3.4/10 and 3.2/10 respectively. The county seat, city of Kewaunee, posts the lowest score at 3.2/10.
Q4
How long does an eviction take in Kewaunee County?
Under Wisconsin's standard process (Wis. Stat. § 704), an uncontested eviction typically resolves in 21 to 45 days after the court filing. A contested case - where the tenant raises defenses - can run 45 to 120 days. Court filing fees range from $95 to $175, plus a sheriff lockout fee of $50 to $150 if a writ of restitution is needed.
Q5
What notice must a Kewaunee County landlord give before filing for eviction?
For non-payment of rent, Wisconsin eviction laws law requires a 5-day written notice. A lease violation that can be cured requires 14 days. A no-cause termination at the end of a term requires 30 days. These are governed by Wis. Stat. § 704.
Q6
Is there rent control in Kewaunee County?
No. Wisconsin eviction laws state law preempts local rent control ordinances, and Kewaunee County has none. There is no rent cap formula and no just-cause eviction requirement. Landlords may raise rents with proper notice at lease renewal without statutory limitation.