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Shell Lake, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Washburn County County
Shell Lake, WI
At a Glance
How Shell Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shell Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Shell Lake a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Shell Lake residents earn a median household income of $56,875 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,049. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 611 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shell Lake is $207,100 , 27% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $302,303. Median rent is $713/month, with 27.6% 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 1976.
Safety & Crime
Shell Lake reports 575 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 51% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,606/100K.
Education
28.7% of adults in Shell Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% below the national average). 92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shell Lake has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.