At a Glance
Median Income
$66,875
$38,830 per capita
Home Value
$255,700
Zillow: $296,657
Bachelor's Degree+
27.5%
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
16.2% smoking rate
How Post Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Post Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Post Lake a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Post Lake residents earn a median household income of $66,875 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,830. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 647 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Post Lake is $255,700 , 9% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $296,657. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
27.5% of adults in Post Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Post Lake has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population330
Median Age60.6 yrs
Density46/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,875
Per Capita$38,830
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$1,012M
Avg Weekly Wage$852
Housing
A+
Home Value$255,700
Rent
Ownership98.1%
Zillow$296,657
Housing Units580
Rent Burden24.8%
Health
Obesity35.3%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,311/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Rain33.4 in/yr
Elevation1,541 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.5%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute32 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Post Lake was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Menominee Regional (74 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.