At a Glance
Median Income
$93,750
$50,571 per capita
Home Value
$154,100
Zillow: $120,745
Bachelor's Degree+
24.2%
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
13.8% smoking rate
How Willow Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Willow Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Willow Lake a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Willow Lake residents earn a median household income of $93,750 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,571. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,019 business establishments, including 91 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Willow Lake is $154,100 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $120,745. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
24.2% of adults in Willow Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Willow Lake has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population838
Median Age56.6 yrs
Density307/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans14.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$93,750
Per Capita$50,571
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,485M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,076
Housing
A+
Home Value$154,100
Rent
Ownership94.7%
Zillow$120,745
Housing Units401
Rent Burden29.2%
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,373/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain38.4 in/yr
Elevation809 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.2%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute20 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed65 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Willow Lake was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Chicago/Rockford International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.