Lake Geneva, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
8,443 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
53.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
43.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$73,199 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
18.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$323,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$645 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,052 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
40.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Walworth County
2
Whitewater-Elkhorn Urban Area
2
Wisconsin
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Walworth County
2
Whitewater-Elkhorn Urban Area
2
Wisconsin
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (56%) Conservative

Climate

Hot-summer continental climate. Strong seasonal temperature contrasts with hot summers and cold snowy winters. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 12 20
Feb 2 8 24
Mar 2 5 35
Apr 3 1 46
May 4 0 57
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 3 0 62
Oct 3 0 49
Nov 3 2 38
Dec 2 9 24

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Badger High
<1 miles, S · 2.8star
Central - Denison Elementary
<1 miles, N · 4.1star
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Colleges

McHenry County College
23 miles, S · 1.9star
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Hospitals

Mercy Harvard Hospital
14 miles, SW · 3.2star
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Airports

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