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Lake Arrowhead, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Portage County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
832 Population 157/sq mi density
$83,125 Median Income $51,041 per capita
$305,200 Home Value $260,218 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
67 Violent Crime/100K 4,204 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$83,125 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$305,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
67 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
43.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Lake Arrowhead, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$83,125
11% above
$51,041 per capita
Home Value
$305,200
8% above
Zillow: $260,218
Violent Crime
67/100K
82% below
4,204/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.0%
28% above
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
72% below
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
12% above
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
270 sunny days/yr

How Lake Arrowhead Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Lake Arrowhead's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
111%
Home Value
108%
Poverty
18%
Bachelor's
128%
Unemployment
28%
Crime
18%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lake Arrowhead a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lake Arrowhead residents earn a median household income of $83,125 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,041. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,939 business establishments, including 217 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lake Arrowhead is $305,200 , 8% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $260,218. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.

Safety & Crime

Lake Arrowhead reports 67 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,204/100K.

Education

43.0% of adults in Lake Arrowhead hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% above the national average). 91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lake Arrowhead has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population832
Median Age68.4 yrs
Density157/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$83,125
Per Capita$51,041
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$5,836M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,094

Housing

A+
Home Value$305,200
Rent
Ownership98.6%
Zillow$260,218
Housing Units711
Rent Burden26.8%

Crime

F
Violent67/100K
Property4,204/100K

Health

Obesity36.0%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death5,999/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain31.3 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation983 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+43.0%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute44 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Lake Arrowhead was built in 1998.
18.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Wittman Regional (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 217 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.