At a Glance
Median Income
$67,813
$33,777 per capita
Home Value
$92,100
Zillow: $354,800
Median Rent
$758/mo
20.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.6%
77.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
9.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
25.4% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chief Lake a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 3.9% (8% above 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.
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 42°F (5°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population645
Median Age46.9 yrs
Density30/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans11.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$67,813
Per Capita$33,777
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$966M
Avg Weekly Wage$931
Housing
A+
Home Value$92,100
Rent$758
Ownership91.3%
Zillow$354,800
Housing Units525
Rent Burden20.5%
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes15.2%
Smoking25.4%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death11,331/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain31.3 in/yr
Elevation1,432 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.6%
High School+77.8%
Graduate+10.2%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute17 min
Broadband78.7%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Chief Lake was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.