At a Glance
Median Income
$96,250
$46,329 per capita
Home Value
$275,600
Zillow: $294,752
Median Rent
$883/mo
25.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
39.6%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
14.1% smoking rate
How Tainter Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tainter Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tainter Lake a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tainter Lake residents earn a median household income of $96,250 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,329. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,151 business establishments, including 99 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tainter Lake is $275,600 , 2% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $294,752. Median rent is $883/month, with 25.8% 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 1982.
Education
39.6% of adults in Tainter Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% above the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tainter Lake has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,753
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density149/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$96,250
Per Capita$46,329
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$2,581M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018
Housing
A+
Home Value$275,600
Rent$883
Ownership85.9%
Zillow$294,752
Housing Units1,277
Rent Burden25.8%
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,952/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain34.5 in/yr
Elevation878 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.6%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+16.9%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute23 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Tainter Lake was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Chippewa Valley Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.