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Lily Lake, WI

Wisconsin

Lily Lake is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 639. Residents earn $78,558 per year, which is 5% above the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
639 Population 998/sq mi density
$78,558 Median Income $36,486 per capita
$288,000 Home Value
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$78,558 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$288,000 home value
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $78,558
5% higher than US avg
Home Value $288,000
2% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 27.7%
18% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.6%
17% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.0%
76% lower than US avg

How Lily Lake Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population639
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density998/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 84%
Veterans14.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$78,558
Per Capita$36,486
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$6,423M
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$288,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units282
Rent Burden26.5%

Health

Obesity37.6%
Uninsured8.3%
Smoking15.2%
Depression25.3%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (9°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain37.5 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation759 ft (231 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.7%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+14.1%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute32 min
Broadband94.7%
Libraries11

Is Lily Lake a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lily Lake receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Lily Lake stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lily Lake is $78,558, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lily Lake is $288,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

27.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Lily Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Lily Lake has a population of 639 with a density of 998 people per square mile. The median age is 36.7 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (83.6%).

Population

639
Total Population
998
People / sq mi
36.7yrs
Median Age
6% below US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.4%
Female 44.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Lily Lake vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lily Lake vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lily Lake is $78,558, which is 5% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Lily Lake vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$78,558
5% above US avg
Per Capita Income$36,486
Avg Weekly Wage$980
IRS Avg AGI$89,712

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.0%
76% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,401
County GDP$6,423M

Business (County)

Restaurants337
Healthcare234
Retail366
Manufacturing188

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,487
142% above US avg
Cost of Living94.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.95%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.9 min
Drive Alone68.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Lily Lake is $288,000, 2% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$288,000
2% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden26.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$797
1 Bedroom$872
2 Bedrooms$1,097
3 Bedrooms$1,405
4 Bedrooms$1,572

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.4%
Housing Units282
Median Year Built1955

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,487
142% above US avg
Effective Rate2.95%
In Lily Lake, 37.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.3% of residents lack health insurance. 15.2% are current smokers. 25.3% report depression. 24.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Lily Lake vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.6%
17% above US avg
Diabetes8.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure29.0%
Asthma10.7%
COPD5.5%
Cancer7.3%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.2%
9% above US avg
Binge Drinking23.0%
Physical Inactivity24.5%
Depression25.3%
Mental Distress16.9%
Physical Distress11.9%
Short Sleep33.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.1%
Uninsured8.3%
3% below US avg
Primary Care1:2,322
Dentists1:2,066
Mental Health1:670
Checkup Rate73.4%
Dental Visits68.9%
Premature Death7,248/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access82.2%
Healthcare Facilities234
Lily Lake has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.5 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.4°F
12% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.5 inches
1% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation759 ft (231 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density998/sq mi
Coordinates42.5657°N, 88.2100°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS55127
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 27.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 22.2-point margin. 94.7% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.5%
D 38.3%

Winner: Republican by 22.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.7%
18% below US avg
High School+91.3%
Graduate Degree+14.1%
School Test Score5.81
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density998/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.7%
Public Libraries11
Healthcare Facilities234
Restaurants337
Retail Stores366

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.9 min
Drive Alone68.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.6%

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