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Lake Geneva, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Walworth County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
8,443
Population
1,231/sq mi density
$73,199
Median Income
$46,359 per capita
$323,000
Home Value
$403,760 Zillow
$1,250
Median Rent
28.0% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
112
Violent Crime/100K
1,837 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$73,199 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$323,000 home value, $1,250/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
112 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake Geneva experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. The area receives 40.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 944 ft (288 m) |
| Area | 6.6 sq mi (17.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,231/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5833°N, 88.4285°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Walworth County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kenosha Regional (ENW) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0501 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 74.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 20.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.1 in |
Lake Geneva has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 23°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.3").