Chain O' Lakes, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Waushara County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,006 Population 294/sq mi density
$83,438 Median Income $106,509 per capita
$662,700 Home Value $310,898 Zillow
$730 Median Rent 37.0% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$83,438 median income, 5.3% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$662,700 home value, $730/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
62.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Chain O' Lakes, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$83,438
11% above
$106,509 per capita
Home Value
$662,700
135% above
Zillow: $310,898
Median Rent
$730/mo
37% below
37.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
62.8%
86% above
99.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
47% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
11% above
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Chain O' Lakes Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Chain O' Lakes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
111%
Home Value
235%
Rent
63%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
186%
Unemployment
147%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chain O' Lakes a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Chain O' Lakes residents earn a median household income of $83,438 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $106,509. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 571 business establishments, including 67 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Chain O' Lakes is $662,700 , 135% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $310,898. Median rent is $730/month, with 37.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Education

62.8% of adults in Chain O' Lakes hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% above the national average). 99.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Chain O' Lakes has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,006
Median Age64.7 yrs
Density294/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans19.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$83,438
Per Capita$106,509
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$919M
Avg Weekly Wage$841

Housing

C
Home Value$662,700
Rent$730
Ownership81.8%
Zillow$310,898
Housing Units1,001
Rent Burden37.0%

Health

Obesity35.6%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,261/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain33.8 in/yr
Elevation901 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+62.8%
High School+99.4%
Graduate+16.2%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute25 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed55 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Chain O' Lakes was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Appleton International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.