At a Glance
Median Income
$75,341
$42,483 per capita
Home Value
$278,300
Zillow: $356,527
Median Rent
$817/mo
33.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
36.5%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
14.0% smoking rate
How Lake Nebagamon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Nebagamon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake Nebagamon a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lake Nebagamon residents earn a median household income of $75,341 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,483. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,215 business establishments, including 156 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake Nebagamon is $278,300 , 1% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $356,527. Median rent is $817/month, with 33.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Education
36.5% of adults in Lake Nebagamon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% above the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Nebagamon has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population891
Median Age51.9 yrs
Density71/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans12.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$75,341
Per Capita$42,483
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$2,402M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,016
Housing
A+
Home Value$278,300
Rent$817
Ownership84.7%
Zillow$356,527
Housing Units752
Rent Burden33.7%
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,763/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain33.4 in/yr
Elevation1,154 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.5%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+15.8%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute37 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Lake Nebagamon was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Duluth International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 156 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.