At a Glance
Median Income
$113,875
$53,848 per capita
Home Value
$286,400
Zillow: $439,752
Bachelor's Degree+
33.6%
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
14.3% smoking rate
How Powers Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Powers Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Powers Lake a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Powers Lake residents earn a median household income of $113,875 , which is 52% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,848. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,401 business establishments, including 337 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Powers Lake is $286,400 , 2% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $439,752. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Education
33.6% of adults in Powers Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(0% below the national average).
98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Powers Lake has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,378
Median Age52.6 yrs
Density586/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$113,875
Per Capita$53,848
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$6,423M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
A+
Home Value$286,400
Rent
Ownership98.5%
Zillow$439,752
Housing Units865
Rent Burden26.5%
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,248/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain36.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation852 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.6%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+13.4%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute29 min
Broadband98.5%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Powers Lake was built in 1982.
28.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Kenosha Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 337 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.