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Lake Mills, WI


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Lake Mills, Wisconsin

Lake Mills, Wisconsin, in Jefferson county, is 24 miles E of Madison, Wisconsin (center to center) and 50 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As of the year 2000 census, 4,843 people lived in Lake Mills.

The People and Families of Lake Mills

In Lake Mills, about 61% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lake Mills had a median family income of $54,131. Significantly, more adults in Lake Mills have earned college degrees than have people in most other cities in Wisconsin.

Political Inclinations

Lake Mills residents donated more money ($1,000) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Lake Mills Housing

An estimated 68% of living spaces in Lake Mills are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Vacation or seasonal housing units are not uncommon in the city.

Commuting

In Lake Mills, 91% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Lake Mills is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle).

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Lake Mills Walking and Biking to Work
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Lake Mills People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Lake Mills College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Lake Mills Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Lake Mills Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Lake Mills Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Lake Mills, WI

Comparing Lake Mills 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
Well-Paid Single Men96
Well-Paid Single Women97
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Racial Diversity69
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population56
Senior Citizens54
Age of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better98
College Educated Adults99
Median Family Income98
People Above Poverty85

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Public Transportation Use88
Working at Home77
Short Commute Times64

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
People Living Alone54
Housing Recently Built55
Affordability of Rents23
Affordability of Property Taxes13

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