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Chief Lake, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Sawyer County County
Chief Lake, WI
At a Glance
How Chief Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chief Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Chief Lake a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Chief Lake residents earn a median household income of $67,813 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,777. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 701 business establishments, including 110 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chief Lake is $92,100 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $354,800. Median rent is $758/month, with 20.5% 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 1979.
Safety & Crime
Chief Lake reports 216 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,385/100K.
Education
24.6% of adults in Chief Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below the national average). 77.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chief Lake has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.