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Post Lake, WI

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Post Lake is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 330. Residents earn $66,875 per year, which is 11% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
330 Population 46/sq mi density
$66,875 Median Income $38,830 per capita
$255,700 Home Value
41°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$66,875 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$255,700 home value
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $66,875
11% lower than US avg
Home Value $255,700
9% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 27.5%
18% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.3%
10% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.0%
44% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.9%
85% lower than US avg

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

People

Population330
Median Age60.6 yrs
Density46/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,875
Per Capita$38,830
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$1,012M
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$255,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units580
Rent Burden24.8%

Health

Obesity35.3%
Uninsured8.1%
Smoking16.2%
Depression24.2%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain29.4 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation1,541 ft (470 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.5%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute32 min
Broadband89.1%
Libraries3

Is Post Lake a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Post Lake receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Post 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 Post Lake is $66,875, 11% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 1.9% 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 Post Lake is $255,700, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

27.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Post Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. With 276 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 29.4 inches, including 53.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Post Lake has a population of 330 with a density of 46 people per square mile. The median age is 60.6 years, 56% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

330
Total Population
46
People / sq mi
60.6yrs
Median Age
56% above US avg
7.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.5%
Female 45.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Post Lake vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Post Lake vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Post Lake is $66,875, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Post Lake vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,875
11% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,830
Avg Weekly Wage$852
IRS Avg AGI$58,949

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.9%
85% below US avg
Establishments (County)647
County GDP$1,012M

Business (County)

Restaurants61
Healthcare49
Retail86
Manufacturing43

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,841
38% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.89%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.2 min
Drive Alone91.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Post Lake is $255,700, 9% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$255,700
9% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden24.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied98.1%
Housing Units580
Median Year Built1975

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,841
38% above US avg
Effective Rate1.89%
In Post Lake, 35.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.1% of residents lack health insurance. 16.2% are current smokers. 24.2% report depression. 27.1% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.3%
10% above US avg
Diabetes9.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure29.1%
Asthma11.6%
COPD6.1%
Cancer7.2%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.2%
16% above US avg
Binge Drinking21.8%
Physical Inactivity27.1%
Depression24.2%
Mental Distress18.3%
Physical Distress12.9%
Short Sleep33.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.0%
Uninsured8.1%
6% below US avg
Checkup Rate73.9%
Dental Visits66.3%
Premature Death8,311/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access60.2%
Healthcare Facilities49
Post Lake has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation is 29.4 inches. The area enjoys 276 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average41.4°F
23% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall29.4 inches
23% below US avg
Snowfall53.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,541 ft (470 m)
Area7.3 sq mi (18.8 km²)
Population Density46/sq mi
Coordinates45.4305°N, 89.0903°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS55067
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 27.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 34.6-point margin. 89.1% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 66.8%
D 32.1%

Winner: Republican by 34.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.5%
18% below US avg
High School+90.7%
Graduate Degree+8.6%
School Test Score5.81
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density46/sq mi
Total Area7.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access89.1%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities49
Restaurants61
Retail Stores86

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.2 min
Drive Alone91.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.5%

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