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Summit Lake, WI

Wisconsin

Summit Lake is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 97. Residents earn $74,286 per year, which is 1% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
97 Population 121/sq mi density
$74,286 Median Income $43,288 per capita
$243,800 Home Value
41°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$74,286 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$243,800 home value
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $74,286
1% lower than US avg
Home Value $243,800
14% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.1%
52% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.0%
6% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.9%
52% lower than US avg

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

People

Population97
Median Age63.2 yrs
Density121/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans97.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$74,286
Per Capita$43,288
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$1,012M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$243,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units134
Rent Burden24.8%

Health

Obesity34.0%
Uninsured7.6%
Smoking16.8%
Depression22.3%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain29.4 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation1,699 ft (518 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+98.9%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute28 min
Broadband50.0%
Libraries3

Is Summit Lake a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Summit Lake receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Summit Lake offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Summit Lake is $74,286, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Summit Lake is $243,800, 14% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

16.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Summit 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.

Summit Lake has a population of 97 with a density of 121 people per square mile. The median age is 63.2 years, 62% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.8%).

Population

97
Total Population
121
People / sq mi
63.2yrs
Median Age
62% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Summit Lake vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Summit Lake vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Summit Lake is $74,286, which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Summit Lake vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$74,286
1% below US avg
Per Capita Income$43,288
Avg Weekly Wage$852
IRS Avg AGI$58,949

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.9%
52% 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
Cost of Living94.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.99%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.9 min
Drive Alone40.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home18.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Summit Lake is $243,800, 14% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$243,800
14% 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-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units134
Median Year Built1971

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,841
38% above US avg
Effective Rate1.99%
In Summit Lake, 34.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.6% of residents lack health insurance. 16.8% are current smokers. 22.3% report depression. 28.2% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.0%
6% above US avg
Diabetes9.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure29.1%
Asthma11.1%
COPD6.9%
Cancer6.9%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.8%
20% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.2%
Physical Inactivity28.2%
Depression22.3%
Mental Distress17.2%
Physical Distress13.5%
Short Sleep32.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.1%
Uninsured7.6%
12% below US avg
Primary Care1:1,219
Dentists1:1,778
Mental Health1:882
Checkup Rate67.9%
Dental Visits55.0%
Premature Death8,311/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access60.2%
Healthcare Facilities49
Summit 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

Elevation1,699 ft (518 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density121/sq mi
Coordinates45.3770°N, 89.1990°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS55067
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 16.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 34.6-point margin. 50.0% 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+16.1%
52% below US avg
High School+98.9%
Graduate Degree+9.4%
School Test Score5.81
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density121/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access50.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities49
Restaurants61
Retail Stores86

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.9 min
Drive Alone40.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home18.2%

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