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Lake Delton, WI


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Lake Delton, Wisconsin

Lake Delton, Wisconsin, in Sauk county, is 41 miles NW of Madison, Wisconsin (center to center) and 102 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village is home to some 1,982 residents.

The People and Families of Lake Delton

In Lake Delton, about 51% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lake Delton had a median family income of $40,952. Home-based work is more common in Lake Delton than in most places.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($2,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Lake Delton. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the village.

Lake Delton Housing

According to the 2000 census, 70% of the housing in Lake Delton was owner-occupied. The village presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. On average, homes in Lake Delton have gone up relatively recently.

Commuting

In Lake Delton, 89% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the village it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. The relatively short commuting times in Lake Delton let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

Lake Delton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Lake Delton Well-Paid Single Women
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Lake Delton Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Lake Delton, WI

Comparing Lake Delton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women97
Senior Citizens88
Female Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Men73
Racial Diversity56
Male Share of the Population32
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married33
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults76
People in Middle Class or Better74
People Above Poverty63
Median Family Income62

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times98
Walking and Biking to Work97
Working at Home99
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
Affordability of Rents33
Affordability of Property Taxes26

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime11
Low Property Crime11
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