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Lakewood, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Forest County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
297 Population 107/sq mi density
$65,156 Median Income $34,556 per capita
$187,500 Home Value $283,172 Zillow
42°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
53 Violent Crime/100K 1,218 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$65,156 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$187,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
53 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Lakewood, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,156
13% below
$34,556 per capita
Home Value
$187,500
33% below
Zillow: $283,172
Violent Crime
53/100K
86% below
1,218/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.1%
23% below
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
103% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
32% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
270 sunny days/yr

How Lakewood Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
87%
Home Value
67%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
77%
Unemployment
203%
Crime
14%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lakewood a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lakewood residents earn a median household income of $65,156 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,556. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 301 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lakewood is $187,500 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $283,172. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.

Safety & Crime

Lakewood reports 53 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,218/100K.

Education

26.1% of adults in Lakewood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lakewood has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population297
Median Age55.3 yrs
Density107/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,156
Per Capita$34,556
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$430M
Avg Weekly Wage$876

Housing

A+
Home Value$187,500
Rent
Ownership88.9%
Zillow$283,172
Housing Units257
Rent Burden42.1%

Crime

F
Violent53/100K
Property1,218/100K

Health

Obesity42.4%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death11,728/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain32.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,248 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.1%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute13 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed55 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Lakewood was built in 1981.
29.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Menominee Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.