At a Glance
Median Income
$74,286
$43,288 per capita
Home Value
$243,800
Zillow: $296,657
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
98.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
16.8% smoking rate
How Summit Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Summit Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Summit Lake a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Summit Lake residents earn a median household income of $74,286 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,288. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% 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 Summit Lake is $243,800 , 14% 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 1971.
Education
16.1% of adults in Summit Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
98.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 33.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population97
Median Age63.2 yrs
Density121/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$74,286
Per Capita$43,288
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$1,012M
Avg Weekly Wage$852
Housing
A+
Home Value$243,800
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$296,657
Housing Units134
Rent Burden24.8%
Health
Obesity34.0%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,311/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain33.4 in/yr
Elevation1,699 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+98.9%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute28 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Summit Lake was built in 1971.
18.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Menominee Regional (78 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.