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Lake Wissota, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Eau Claire County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
3,103 Population 821/sq mi density
$101,445 Median Income $62,468 per capita
$318,300 Home Value $326,818 Zillow
$1,029 Median Rent 18.0% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
204 Violent Crime/100K 1,041 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$101,445 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$318,300 home value, $1,029/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
204 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Lake Wissota, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$101,445
35% above
$62,468 per capita
Home Value
$318,300
13% above
Zillow: $326,818
Median Rent
$1,029/mo
12% below
18.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
204/100K
46% below
1,041/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.2%
7% above
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
39% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
27% above
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
270 sunny days/yr

How Lake Wissota Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
135%
Home Value
113%
Rent
88%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
107%
Unemployment
139%
Crime
54%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lake Wissota a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lake Wissota residents earn a median household income of $101,445 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $62,468. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,254 business establishments, including 289 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lake Wissota is $318,300 , 13% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $326,818. Median rent is $1,029/month, with 18.0% 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 1978.

Safety & Crime

Lake Wissota reports 204 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,041/100K.

Education

36.2% of adults in Lake Wissota hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% above the national average). 98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lake Wissota has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population3,103
Median Age48.2 yrs
Density821/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$101,445
Per Capita$62,468
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$8,430M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117

Housing

A+
Home Value$318,300
Rent$1,029
Ownership79.5%
Zillow$326,818
Housing Units1,421
Rent Burden18.0%

Crime

F
Violent204/100K
Property1,041/100K

Health

Obesity40.7%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,237/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain33.0 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation925 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.2%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%
Commute21 min
Broadband97.2%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Lake Wissota was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Chippewa Valley Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
There are 289 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.