At a Glance
Median Income
$49,455
$34,348 per capita
Home Value
$210,300
Zillow: $250,205
Median Rent
$856/mo
23.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.1%
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
14.2%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
How Lake Winola Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Winola's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake Winola a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lake Winola residents earn a median household income of $49,455 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,348. The unemployment rate stands at 14.2% (294% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,565 business establishments, including 552 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake Winola is $210,300 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $250,205. Median rent is $856/month, with 23.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.
Education
27.1% of adults in Lake Winola hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Winola has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population699
Median Age49.3 yrs
Density454/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born4.9%
Veterans16.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$49,455
Per Capita$34,348
Unemployment14.2%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$13,421M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
A
Home Value$210,300
Rent$856
Ownership70.0%
Zillow$250,205
Housing Units542
Rent Burden23.6%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death9,256/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,023 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.1%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+9.9%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute26 min
Broadband85.5%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Lake Winola was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 552 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.