Lake Wazeecha, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Portage County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
2,722 Population 656/sq mi density
$90,074 Median Income $48,927 per capita
$198,400 Home Value $195,967 Zillow
$569 Median Rent 14.5% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$90,074 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$198,400 home value, $569/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Lake Wazeecha, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$90,074
20% above
$48,927 per capita
Home Value
$198,400
30% below
Zillow: $195,967
Median Rent
$569/mo
51% below
14.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.5%
18% below
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16% above
12.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Lake Wazeecha Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
120%
Home Value
70%
Rent
49%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
82%
Unemployment
89%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lake Wazeecha 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 Wazeecha residents earn a median household income of $90,074 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,927. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% 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 Wazeecha is $198,400 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $195,967. Median rent is $569/month, with 14.5% 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 1979.

Education

27.5% of adults in Lake Wazeecha hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below the national average). 97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lake Wazeecha has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,722
Median Age53.5 yrs
Density656/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans10.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$90,074
Per Capita$48,927
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$5,836M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,094

Housing

A+
Home Value$198,400
Rent$569
Ownership90.3%
Zillow$195,967
Housing Units1,236
Rent Burden14.5%

Health

Obesity37.3%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death5,999/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain31.3 in/yr
Elevation1,036 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.5%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+9.3%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute22 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Lake Wazeecha was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Appleton International (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 217 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.