Balsam Lake, WI

Wisconsin · Polk County

Balsam Lake is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 819. Residents earn $48,468 per year, which is 36% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

819 Population 367/sq mi density

$48,468 Median Income $33,205 per capita

$188,600 Home Value $398,059 Zillow

$1,063 Median Rent 33.1% income on rent

44°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr

414 Violent Crime/100K 1,965 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.5 / 5.0

$48,468 median income, 3.2% unemployment

Affordability

4.5 / 5.0

$188,600 home value, $1,063/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

414 violent crimes/100K (9% above avg)

C+

Education

2.6 / 5.0

20.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Mines Near Balsam Lake, WI

3 mining sites from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) found near Balsam Lake, WI.

Name	Description
Screening Plant	Construction Sand and Gravel - Surface (Abandoned)
Svoboda Pit	Construction Sand and Gravel - Surface (Intermittent)
UCS Balsam Lake	Sand, Industrial NEC - Surface (Abandoned)