Little Round Lake, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Sawyer County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,233 Population 137/sq mi density
$35,380 Median Income $15,903 per capita
$82,900 Home Value $354,800 Zillow
$364 Median Rent 14.7% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$35,380 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,900 home value, $364/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Little Round Lake, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,380
53% below
$15,903 per capita
Home Value
$82,900
71% below
Zillow: $354,800
Median Rent
$364/mo
69% below
14.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.4%
75% below
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
128% above
36.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
28% above
27.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F

How Little Round Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
47%
Home Value
29%
Rent
31%
Poverty
296%
Bachelor's
25%
Unemployment
228%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Little Round Lake a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Little Round Lake residents earn a median household income of $35,380 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,903. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 36.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 701 business establishments, including 110 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Little Round Lake is $82,900 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $354,800. Median rent is $364/month, with 14.7% 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 1988.

Education

8.4% of adults in Little Round Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below the national average). 89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Little Round Lake has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,233
Median Age25.9 yrs
Density137/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

D
Median Income$35,380
Per Capita$15,903
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty36.7%
County GDP$966M
Avg Weekly Wage$931

Housing

A+
Home Value$82,900
Rent$364
Ownership20.7%
Zillow$354,800
Housing Units504
Rent Burden14.7%

Health

Obesity41.2%
Diabetes16.5%
Smoking27.9%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death11,331/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Rain31.3 in/yr
Elevation1,352 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.4%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute18 min
Broadband82.5%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Little Round Lake was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.