Wisconsin
Lake Delton is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 3,522. Residents earn $42,386 per year, which is 44% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lake Delton receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Lake Delton has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Lake Delton is $42,386, 44% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Lake Delton is $144,100, 49% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $980 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
With 783 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 16,706 per 100,000, 752% above the national average.
16.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Lake Delton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches, including 40.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 69.9% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 30.1% |
| 125% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $42,386 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,498 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $965 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,772 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.9% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,219 |
| County GDP | $5,577M |
| Restaurants | 261 |
| Healthcare | 155 |
| Retail | 298 |
| Manufacturing | 86 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,911 |
| 69% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.10% |
| Commute Time | 14.3 min |
| Work from Home | 6.4% |
| Census Median | $144,100 |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $320,418 |
| Median List Price | $219,450 |
| Median List Price | $219,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $197 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 93.7% |
| Price Drops | 17.7% |
| Inventory | 34 |
| Census Median Rent | $980 |
| 16% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 58.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,911 |
| 69% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.10% |
| Obesity | 41.9% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.1% |
| Depression | 23.7% |
| Mental Distress | 16.8% |
| Physical Distress | 13.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 85.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.3% |
| Premature Death | 7,554/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 155 |
| Total Violent | 782.6/100K |
| 106% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 34.0/100K |
| Robbery | 68.1/100K |
| Assault | 680.5/100K |
| Total Property | 16,706.4/100K |
| 752% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 884.7/100K |
| Theft | 15,651.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 170.1/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.5 inches |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 40.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 907 ft (276 m) |
| Area | 7.6 sq mi (19.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 463/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5920°N, 89.7831°W |
| County FIPS | 55111 |
Winner: Republican by 1.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.9% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 463/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 155 |
| Restaurants | 261 |
| Retail Stores | 298 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 14.3 min |
| Work from Home | 6.4% |