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Mole Lake, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Forest County County
Mole Lake, WI
At a Glance
How Mole Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mole Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Mole Lake a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Mole Lake residents earn a median household income of $40,000 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,804. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.5% 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 Mole Lake is $133,700 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $228,631. Median rent is $493/month, with 13.1% 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 1989.
Safety & Crime
Mole Lake 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
2.5% of adults in Mole Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (93% below the national average). 84.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mole Lake has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.