Lake Wisconsin, Wisconsin
Among the top 21% of US places for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 30% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 38% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 22% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 29% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 79% of US places
- top 7% for sales tax
- bottom 8% for air quality
Lake Wisconsin is a small community in Wisconsin with about 4,886 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include sales tax, broadband access, and park & nature access. It rates lower on monthly owner costs and air quality.
- The median home value in Lake Wisconsin is $407k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median household income in Lake Wisconsin is $114k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median gross rent in Lake Wisconsin is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Lake Wisconsin has a violent crime rate of 562/100k, per the FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
- The average one-way commute in Lake Wisconsin is 31 min, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.9 in1.6 in
humid 96%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$114k90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 58% of US places
Home Value$407k86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 22% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 16% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.43%better than 28% of US places
Income Tax7.60%better than 20% of US places
Sales Tax5.70%better than 93% of US places
Estimated total tax burden14.57%better than 19% of US places
Unemployment1.9%better than 69% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)19°F10th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)72°F21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation39.2 in42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall42.7 inbetter than 19% of US places
Sunny Days212 daysbetter than 29% of US places
Summer Humidity62°Fbetter than 64% of US places
Comfortable Days89 daysbetter than 68% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk80.4better than 25% of US places
Air Quality54 AQIbetter than 8% of US places
School Quality51.9better than 39% of US places
Violent Crime562/100kbetter than 61% of US places
Property Crime860/100kbetter than 54% of US places
Community
Population4,88679th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age51.782nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1336th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.1275th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven30th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)91.1%65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.7%53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)4.4%54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.6%77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.2%42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time31 minbetter than 20% of US places
Walkability6.3/20better than 45% of US places
Airport Distance91 mibetter than 42% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access93.7%better than 78% of US places
Amenities Nearby63.45better than 44% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 75% of US places
Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Lake Wisconsin an affordable place to live?
- Lake Wisconsin is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 58% of comparable areas. Median rent is $1k.
- Is Lake Wisconsin safe?
- Lake Wisconsin is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 562/100k (better than 61%). Property crime is 860/100k.
- What is the weather like in Lake Wisconsin?
- Lake Wisconsin averages 72°F in July and 19°F in January, with 39.2 in of annual precipitation and about 212 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Lake Wisconsin?
- Public-school quality in Lake Wisconsin is below average, scoring better than 39% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Lake Wisconsin?
- The average one-way commute in Lake Wisconsin is 31 min.