Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area
Elkhart Lake is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 1,097. Residents earn $86,071 per year, which is 15% above the national average.
Based on current data, Elkhart Lake receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Elkhart Lake stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Elkhart Lake is $86,071, 15% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 4.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Elkhart Lake is $285,200, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,121 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Elkhart Lake is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,250 per 100,000, 36% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 49.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Elkhart Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches, including 38.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 99.5% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $86,071 |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $51,694 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,120 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $77,525 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.8% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,535 |
| County GDP | $6,749M |
| Restaurants | 233 |
| Healthcare | 241 |
| Retail | 304 |
| Manufacturing | 136 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,030 |
| 72% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.11% |
| Commute Time | 18.7 min |
| Work from Home | 9.4% |
| Census Median | $285,200 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $473,595 |
| Median List Price | $449,900 |
| Median List Price | $449,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $328 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.4% |
| Price Drops | 6.7% |
| Inventory | 15 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,121 |
| 4% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,030 |
| 72% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.11% |
| Obesity | 34.1% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.5% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 24.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.3% |
| Depression | 23.5% |
| Mental Distress | 16.0% |
| Physical Distress | 10.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.4% |
| Premature Death | 7,377/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 241 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,250.0/100K |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 104.2/100K |
| Theft | 1,145.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 31.5 inches |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 38.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 949 ft (289 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 784/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8314°N, 88.0138°W |
| County FIPS | 55039 |
Winner: Republican by 28.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 49.4% |
| 47% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 784/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 241 |
| Restaurants | 233 |
| Retail Stores | 304 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Avg Commute | 18.7 min |
| Work from Home | 9.4% |