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Eagle Lake, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Walworth County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,019 Population 467/sq mi density
$87,244 Median Income $47,852 per capita
$229,600 Home Value $324,084 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
48 Violent Crime/100K 2,053 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$87,244 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$229,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
48 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Eagle Lake, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$87,244
16% above
$47,852 per capita
Home Value
$229,600
19% below
Zillow: $324,084
Violent Crime
48/100K
87% below
2,053/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.7%
0% below
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
21% above
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
116%
Home Value
81%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
100%
Unemployment
56%
Crime
13%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Eagle Lake a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
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 2.0% (44% 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.

Safety & Crime

Eagle Lake reports 48 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,053/100K.

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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population1,019
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density467/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$87,244
Per Capita$47,852
Unemployment2.0%
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%

Crime

F
Violent48/100K
Property2,053/100K

Health

Obesity38.8%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,248/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.3 in/yr
AQI38 (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.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 337 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.