Wisconsin
Green Lake is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 1,054. Residents earn $53,841 per year, which is 28% below the national average.
Based on current data, Green Lake receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Green Lake offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Green Lake is $53,841, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. 9.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Green Lake is $211,400, 25% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $719 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Green Lake is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 101 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,512 per 100,000, 23% below the national average.
31.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Green 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 | 97.0% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.0% |
| 78% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $53,841 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,516 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $952 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,664 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.7% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 534 |
| County GDP | $904M |
| Restaurants | 50 |
| Healthcare | 46 |
| Retail | 68 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,577 |
| 88% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.11% |
| Commute Time | 22.7 min |
| Work from Home | 21.7% |
| Census Median | $211,400 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $432,622 |
| Census Median Rent | $719 |
| 38% below US avg |
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $742 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $973 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,167 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,288 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,577 |
| 88% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.11% |
| Obesity | 37.0% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.4% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.7% |
| Depression | 23.6% |
| Mental Distress | 15.8% |
| Physical Distress | 11.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.0% |
| Premature Death | 8,058/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 46 |
| Total Violent | 100.8/100K |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 100.8/100K |
| Total Property | 1,512.1/100K |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 504.0/100K |
| Theft | 806.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 201.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| 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 | 810 ft (247 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 567/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8428°N, 88.9558°W |
| County FIPS | 55047 |
Winner: Republican by 36.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 31.2% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.60 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 567/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 46 |
| Restaurants | 50 |
| Retail Stores | 68 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 22.7 min |
| Work from Home | 21.7% |