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Lake Wisconsin, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Columbia County County

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
5,051 Population 377/sq mi density
$116,053 Median Income $60,539 per capita
$421,500 Home Value $458,189 Zillow
$1,399 Median Rent 21.8% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
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Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$116,053 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$421,500 home value, $1,399/mo rent
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Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Lake Wisconsin, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$116,053
54% above
$60,539 per capita
Home Value
$421,500
50% above
Zillow: $458,189
Median Rent
$1,399/mo
20% above
21.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.8%
24% above
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.1%
3% below
11.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Lake Wisconsin Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
154%
Home Value
150%
Rent
120%
Poverty
18%
Bachelor's
124%
Unemployment
33%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lake Wisconsin a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.7 / 5.0 — Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lake Wisconsin residents earn a median household income of $116,053 , which is 54% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $60,539. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,775 business establishments, including 194 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lake Wisconsin is $421,500 , 50% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $458,189. Median rent is $1,399/month, with 21.8% 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 1991.

Safety & Crime

Lake Wisconsin reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

Education

41.8% of adults in Lake Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% above the national average). 98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lake Wisconsin has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population5,051
Median Age52.5 yrs
Density377/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$116,053
Per Capita$60,539
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$4,274M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,013

Housing

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Home Value$421,500
Rent$1,399
Ownership92.6%
Zillow$458,189
Housing Units2,919
Rent Burden21.8%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity31.1%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,231/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain39.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation795 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+41.8%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+16.2%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute31 min
Broadband95.7%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Lake Wisconsin was built in 1991.
19.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dane County Regional/Truax Field (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.402 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 194 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.