Lake Geneva, WI

Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

Introduction to Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, in Walworth county, is 30 miles E of Janesville, Wisconsin and 40 miles SW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city’s population is approximately 7,148.

Lake Geneva History

The city was named after Geneva, New York, as early settler John Brink found a similarity between the areas. The community was named Lake Geneva in order to avoid confusion with Geneva, Illinois, which is located nearby. The area gradually became a popular summer retreat because of the railroad access from Chicago. The area is also nicknamed ‘The Hamptons of the Midwest.’ The community functions under a mayor-council form of government.

Lake Geneva and nearby Attractions

• Chester Gould Dick Tracy Museum
• Moraine Hills State Park
• Logic Puzzle Museum
• Volo Bog State Natural Area
• Volo Auto Museum
• Big Foot Beach State Park

Things To Do In Lake Geneva

While in Lake Geneva, one can visit parks like the Richard Bong State Recreation Area, Big Foot Beach State Park, Moraine Hills State Park and Seminary Park, which offer various recreational opportunites. Golfers can enjoy a round at the Hillmoor Golf Club, the Geneva National Golf Club, the Abbey Springs Golf Course and the George Williams Golf Course. Local churches include Saint Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church, the First Methodist Church and the Church of the Holy Communion. Festivals hosted by the city include Winterfest, Oktoberfest and Art in the Park, which is held ever August.

Lake Geneva Transportation

General Mitchell International is the nearest major airport.

Lake Geneva Higher Education

Elgin Community College, the College of Lake County and Carroll College are the local colleges.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 4%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 14%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 17%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Lake Geneva, WI

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Lake Geneva Almanac

Lake Geneva Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Lake Geneva Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Lake Geneva Public Libraries

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Lake Geneva Hospitals

MERCY WALWORTH HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER
(Government - Federal)
N2950 STATE ROAD 67
(262) 245-2222
Emergency Service: Yes

Starbucks in Lake Geneva

Wal-Mart in Lake Geneva

Lake Geneva High Schools (2004)

BADGER HI
220 E SOUTH ST
262-348-2050
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 1,280 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

BADGER CAREER CAMPUS
208 SOUTH STREET
262-348-2000
A Non-traditional School
A charter school.
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 22 students.

Lake Geneva Colleges

(List of All Wisconsin Colleges)

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