Wisconsin
Lake Geneva is a small city in Wisconsin with a population of 8,443. Residents earn $73,199 per year, which is 3% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lake Geneva receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Lake Geneva offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lake Geneva is $73,199, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. 9.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Lake Geneva is $323,000, 15% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,250 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Lake Geneva is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 91 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,650 per 100,000, 86% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 43.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Lake Geneva experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches, including 40.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 87.2% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 12.8% |
| 4% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $73,199 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,359 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $980 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $89,712 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.5% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,401 |
| County GDP | $6,423M |
| Restaurants | 337 |
| Healthcare | 234 |
| Retail | 366 |
| Manufacturing | 188 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,487 |
| 142% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.63% |
| Commute Time | 20.4 min |
| Work from Home | 10.8% |
| Census Median | $323,000 |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $403,760 |
| Median List Price | $350,000 |
| Median List Price | $350,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $277 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.5% |
| Price Drops | 12.0% |
| Inventory | 50 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,250 |
| 7% above US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 50.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,487 |
| 142% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.63% |
| Obesity | 39.0% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.1% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.2% |
| Depression | 22.4% |
| Mental Distress | 15.8% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.0% |
| Premature Death | 7,248/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 234 |
| Total Violent | 90.6/100K |
| 76% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 25.9/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 64.7/100K |
| Total Property | 3,650.0/100K |
| 86% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 362.4/100K |
| Theft | 3,235.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 51.8/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.0 inches |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 40.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 944 ft (288 m) |
| Area | 6.9 sq mi (17.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,231/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5833°N, 88.4285°W |
| County FIPS | 55127 |
Winner: Republican by 22.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 43.2% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,231/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 234 |
| Restaurants | 337 |
| Retail Stores | 366 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Avg Commute | 20.4 min |
| Work from Home | 10.8% |