At a Glance
Median Income
$49,005
$21,875 per capita
Home Value
$99,800
Zillow: $223,447
Median Rent
$992/mo
37.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.2%
86.3% high school+
Unemployment
11.6%
10.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.5%
19.9% smoking rate
How Wolf Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wolf Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wolf Lake a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wolf Lake residents earn a median household income of $49,005 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,875. The unemployment rate stands at 11.6% (222% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,888 business establishments, including 465 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wolf Lake is $99,800 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $223,447. Median rent is $992/month, with 37.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
6.2% of adults in Wolf Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
86.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wolf Lake has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population4,802
Median Age30.7 yrs
Density1,357/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$49,005
Per Capita$21,875
Unemployment11.6%
Poverty10.2%
County GDP$21,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,150
Housing
A+
Home Value$99,800
Rent$992
Ownership92.2%
Zillow$223,447
Housing Units1,581
Rent Burden37.5%
Health
Obesity44.5%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death5,206/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain35.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation669 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.2%
High School+86.3%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute24 min
Broadband88.1%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Wolf Lake was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 465 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.