Overview

Introduction to Twin Lakes, Wisconsin

Twin Lakes, Wisconsin is 22 miles W of Kenosha, Wisconsin and 39 miles SW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is in Kenosha County.

Twin Lakes History

Twin Lakes was originally home to various Native American tribes. It was given its name because of its location on the Elizabeth and Mary lakes, which are known as the twin lakes. The first large hotel in the area was built in 1835, and the first school of Twin Lakes was established in 1904. The village was officially incorporated in 1937.

Twin Lakes and nearby Attractions

  • Chain O'Lakes State Park
  • Logic Puzzle Museum
  • Richard Bong State Recreation Area
  • Illinois Railway Museum
  • Moose Mountain Falls
  • Deerfield Historic Village

Things To Do In Twin Lakes

The McHenry County Historical Museum, the East Troy Electric Railroad Museum, the Lake County Discovery Museum, Deerfield Historic Village and the Fort Hill Heritage Museum are all accessible from Twin Lakes. The Moose Mountain Falls, a 50,000 square foot waterpark, is a short distance away as well. The Volo Bog State Natural Area, Big Foot Beach State Park and the Moraine Hills State Park are also popular local attractions.

Twin Lakes Transportation

General Mitchell International is the nearest major airport.

Twin Lakes Higher Education

Mchenry County College, Gateway Technical College and the College of Lake County are all in the area.

Demographics

People

Total Population6,070
Male Share of the Population49.4%
Female Share of the Population50.6%
Senior Citizens14.5%
Employed Population 16+3,050
Age of the Population42

Families

% of people married52.5%
Average household size3

Education and Earnings

Population % with Bachelor Degree or Higher18.6%
Median Earnings25+$40,820
Median Earnings Without High School Qualification$21,450
Median Earnings With High School Degree$36,719

Wealth

Median Family Income$74,861
% Above Poverty Level88.4%
% Below Poverty Level11.6%

Commute & Sprawl

Average Commute Time33 minutes
% Working from Home3.8%
% Walking and Biking to Work0.5%
% Using Public Transportation0.3%

Housing

People Living Alone23.1%
Median Gross Rent$858
Median House Value$184,900

Ancestry

German45%
Irish16.2%
Other(often includes Hispanic and African American)13.1%
Polish11.9%
English8.3%
Italian7.5%
Swedish4.2%
French Except Basque3.6%
Norwegian3%
Dutch2.3%
Czech1.7%
Russian1.6%
Danishn1.3%
Croatian1.2%
Scottish0.8%
Greek0.8%
Arab0.8%
Lebanese0.8%
Lithuanian0.6%
Finnish0.5%
Welsh0.5%
Slovene0.4%
Hungarian0.4%
Slovak0.3%
Canadian0.3%
Swiss0.2%
African0.1%
+ Show More

Twin Lakes Almanac

CategoryValue
CountyKenosha County
Standard Zip Codes53181
Phone Area Codes262
Time ZoneAmerica/Chicago
Approximate Latitude42.51
Approximate Longitude-88.25

Twin Lakes Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

Notes:

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

StationBURLINGTON
Distance8.2 miles
Jan Temp9 to 27 F
Apr Temp34 to 56 F
Jul Temp60 to 82 F
Oct Temp37 to 60 F
Annual Precip33.9 inches
StationANTIOCH
Distance8.2 miles
Jan Temp11 to 28 F
Apr Temp37 to 56 F
Jul Temp62 to 82 F
Oct Temp42 to 61 F
Annual Precip36.5 inches
StationLAKE VILLA 2 NE
Distance11.5 miles
Jan Temp12 to 28 F
Apr Temp36 to 56 F
Jul Temp62 to 82 F
Oct Temp42 to 60 F
Annual Precip35.5 inches

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPopulationMedian Family Income
Burlington10,758$75,459
Lake Geneva7,815$69,076
Paddock Lake2,988$82,930
Rochester3,784$90,091

Twin Lakes Public Schools

Lakewood Elementary
1218 Wilmot Ave
ZIP: 53181
(262) 877-2148
Primary
Total Enrollment 409
Sources :
Our Partner Listings
Historic Twin Lakes

photo

Twin Lakes 1898 (est.)

Select a photo to view (Source):

Twin Lakes 1898 (est.)

Twin Lakes c1898.

Twin Lakes c1898.

Additional Resources
Info for Twin Lakes Government Officials


Are you an official in the Twin Lakes government or quasi-government agency such as the chamber of commerce, visitors bureau or economic development council? If so, visit our information page for government officials to see how CityTownInfo can support you.