At a Glance
Median Income
$87,244
$47,852 per capita
Home Value
$229,600
Zillow: $324,084
Bachelor's Degree+
33.7%
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
13.3% smoking rate
How Eagle Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Eagle Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Eagle Lake a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Eagle Lake residents earn a median household income of $87,244 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,852. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,401 business establishments, including 337 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Eagle Lake is $229,600 , 19% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $324,084. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
33.7% of adults in Eagle Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(0% below the national average).
90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Eagle Lake has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,019
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density467/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans10.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$87,244
Per Capita$47,852
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,423M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
A+
Home Value$229,600
Rent
Ownership93.2%
Zillow$324,084
Housing Units560
Rent Burden26.5%
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,248/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain35.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation796 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.7%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+12.3%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute24 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Eagle Lake was built in 1973.
15.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Kenosha Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 337 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.