At a Glance
Median Income
$70,625
$23,677 per capita
Home Value
$125,000
Zillow: $297,547
Bachelor's Degree+
22.0%
76.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
10.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
17.3% smoking rate
How Goose Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Goose Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Goose Lake a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Goose Lake residents earn a median household income of $70,625 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,677. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,498 business establishments, including 117 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Goose Lake is $125,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $297,547. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Education
22.0% of adults in Goose Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
76.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Goose Lake has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Data Overview
People
Population309
Median Age30.8 yrs
Density936/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$70,625
Per Capita$23,677
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$2,951M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014
Housing
A+
Home Value$125,000
Rent
Ownership94.6%
Zillow$297,547
Housing Units99
Rent Burden27.7%
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,790/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain34.3 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation699 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.0%
High School+76.3%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute23 min
Broadband76.3%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Goose Lake was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Dubuque Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 117 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.