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Chain O' Lakes, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Waushara County County
3.2
/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
270 sunny days/yr
415
Violent Crime/100K
4,286 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$83,438 median income, 1.9% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$662,700 home value, $730/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
415 violent crimes/100K (9% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
62.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Chain O' Lakes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. The area receives 49.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 44.8°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Waushara County County |
| Nearest Airport | Appleton International (ATW) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 43.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 33.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 50.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.5 in |
Chain O' Lakes has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 16°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.0").