Shell Lake, WI

Wisconsin · Nonmetropolitan · City

4.0 Great / 5.0
1,513 Population
$56,875 Median Income
$207,100 Home Value
$713 Median Rent
42°F Avg Temperature
45.0 yrs Median Age
28.7% Bachelor's Degree+
4.0
Overall
4.1
Economy
4.6
Affordability
3.3
Education

People

Population1,513
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density259/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 92.0%

Economy

4.1/5
Median Income$56,875
Per Capita Income$39,049
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty Rate4.7%
County GDP$800M

Housing

4.6/5
Home Value (Census)$207,100
Zillow Value$302,303
Median Rent$713
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,097

Health

Obesity34.9%
Diabetes9.4%
Depression24.4%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Jan / Jul11° / 69°
Rain32 in/yr
Snow56 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 38 (Good)

Education

3.3/5
Bachelor's+28.7%
High School+92.4%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.81
Libraries (County)2

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute20 min
Work From Home12.2%
BroadbandN/A

How Shell Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$56,875
Home Value$207,100
Median Rent$713
Poverty Rate4.7%
Bachelor's Degree+28.7%
Unemployment0.6%
Avg Temperature42.2°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,513
Population Density259 per sq mi
Median Age45.0 years
Male43.3%
Female56.7%
Male 43.3%
Female 56.7%

Race & Ethnicity

White 92% Black 0.6% Hispanic 3.7% Other 3.7%
White92.0%
Black or African American0.6%
Hispanic or Latino3.7%
Asian0.0%
Other Races3.7%

Language

English Only98.7%
Spanish Speakers1.3%
English 98.7% Spanish 1.3%

Social Characteristics

Disability20.5%
Health Insurance96.7%

Income

24% below avg
Median Household Income$56,875
Per Capita Income$39,049
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$852
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$68,050

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate0.6%
Poverty Rate4.7%
Total Establishments (County)611
County GDP$800M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation73
Healthcare Facilities49
Retail Stores74
Manufacturing37
Total Establishments611

Industry Mix

Restaurants 73 Healthcare 49 Retail 74 Manufacturing 37

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$68,050
Avg Property Tax Paid$5,359

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time19.5 min
Work From Home12.2%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

27% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$207,100
Zillow Home Value Index$302,303

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied71.5%

Rental Costs

39% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$713

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

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

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$5,359
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.59%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.9%
Diabetes9.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure29.3%
Asthma11.6%
COPD6.1%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.1%
Physical Inactivity27.2%
Depression24.4%
Mental Distress (14+ days)17.9%
Physical Distress (14+ days)12.9%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage96.7%
Regular Checkup74.8%
Premature Death Rate9,092 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.3 / 10
Exercise Access65.1%
Healthcare Facilities (County)49
Restaurants (County)73

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)1

Temperature

11°F Jan 69°F Jul
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Average42.2°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation31.6 in
Annual Snowfall55.7 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median38.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation1,224 ft (373 m)
Land Area5.9 sq mi (15.2 km²)
Population Density259 per sq mi
Latitude45.7264°
Longitude-91.9100°
County FIPS55129

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 63.6%
D 35.3%

Republican +28.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+28.7%
High School+92.4%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.81

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Completely rural, adjacent to metro
Population Density259 per sq mi
Land Area5.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)2

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)1

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