Wisconsin
Fox Lake is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 1,765. Residents earn $78,409 per year, which is 4% above the national average.
Based on current data, Fox Lake receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Fox Lake offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Fox Lake is $78,409, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. Only 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Fox Lake is $171,300, 39% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,102 per month. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Fox Lake is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 67 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 742 per 100,000, 62% below the national average.
18.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Fox 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 35.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 97.5% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.5% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $78,409 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,388 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,145 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,992 |
| Unemployment | 0.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,002 |
| County GDP | $5,048M |
| Restaurants | 166 |
| Healthcare | 170 |
| Retail | 208 |
| Manufacturing | 138 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,187 |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.03% |
| Commute Time | 24.5 min |
| Work from Home | 12.1% |
| Census Median | $171,300 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $332,845 |
| Median List Price | $364,900 |
| Median List Price | $364,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $144 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 93.6% |
| Price Drops | 10.0% |
| Inventory | 10 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,102 |
| 5% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 56.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,187 |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.03% |
| Obesity | 43.1% |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.3% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.1% |
| Depression | 24.9% |
| Mental Distress | 18.0% |
| Physical Distress | 13.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.1% |
| Premature Death | 7,421/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 71.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 170 |
| Total Violent | 67.5/100K |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 67.5/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 742.2/100K |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 135.0/100K |
| Theft | 607.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 67.5/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.6 inches |
| 6% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 916 ft (279 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,070/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5616°N, 88.9148°W |
| County FIPS | 55027 |
Winner: Republican by 32.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.8% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,070/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 170 |
| Restaurants | 166 |
| Retail Stores | 208 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Avg Commute | 24.5 min |
| Work from Home | 12.1% |