Wisconsin
Chain O' Lakes is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 1,006. Residents earn $83,438 per year, which is 11% above the national average.
Based on current data, Chain O' Lakes receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Chain O' Lakes stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Chain O' Lakes is $83,438, 11% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Chain O' Lakes is $662,700, making it a premium housing market at 135% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $730 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.9x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Chain O' Lakes is a highly educated community — 62.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Chain O' Lakes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches, including 49.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 98.3% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.7% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $83,438 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $106,509 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $841 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,360 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 571 |
| County GDP | $919M |
| Restaurants | 67 |
| Healthcare | 40 |
| Retail | 66 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,229 |
| 49% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.79% |
| Commute Time | 24.8 min |
| Work from Home | 4.4% |
| Census Median | $662,700 |
| 135% above US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $730 |
| 37% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,229 |
| 49% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.79% |
| Obesity | 35.6% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.3% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.4% |
| Depression | 23.0% |
| Mental Distress | 16.0% |
| Physical Distress | 11.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.7% |
| Premature Death | 8,261/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 30.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 40 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 44.8°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.8 inches |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 49.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 901 ft (275 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 294/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3320°N, 89.1628°W |
| County FIPS | 55137 |
Winner: Republican by 35.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 62.8% |
| 86% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 294/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 40 |
| Restaurants | 67 |
| Retail Stores | 66 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 24.8 min |
| Work from Home | 4.4% |