Chief Lake, WI
Living in Chief Lake
Bikeability48
Walkability67
Commute97
Public Transit56
Affordability100
Public Safety80
Airports21
Hospitals64
Colleges68
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
565Population-49 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age-5 (2010–19)
27%College-Educated+22% (2010–19)
71%Family Households-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Caucasian23%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial3%
Native American65%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate34%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$51kMedian Household Income+$26k (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty+8% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year-6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government35%
Private sector34%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance2%
Factory and transportation3%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Sales and office12%
Service40%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation4%
Walked6%
Housing
$111kMedian Home Value-$19k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$327Median Monthly Rent+$185 (2010–19)
36%Owner-Occupied+7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached89%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M5%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
House Heating Type
Electricity11%
LP gas67%
Wood22%
Crime
Violent Crime in Chief Lake
United States45
Wisconsin35
Sawyer County17
Property Crime in Chief Lake
United States48
Wisconsin37
Sawyer County33
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump49%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | 1 | 13 |
| Feb | 16 | 1 | 11 |
| Mar | 28 | 2 | 12 |
| Apr | 42 | 3 | 5 |
| May | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 45 | 3 | 1 |
| Nov | 30 | 2 | 9 |
| Dec | 16 | 1 | 15 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chief Lake
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding18
Tornado9
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Chief Lake, WI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Chief Lake, WI
St Francis Solanus School
4 miles, SW
Northwoods Mennonite School
4 miles, SW
St Francis De Sales School
28 miles, W
North Cedar Academy
35 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Chief Lake, WI
Northland College
49 miles, NE
University of Wisconsin-Superior
65 miles, NW
University of Minnesota-Duluth
70 miles, NW
The College of Saint Scholastica
71 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Chief Lake, WI
Hayward Area Memorial Hospital
10 miles, NW
Spooner Health System
27 miles, W
Indianhead Medical Ctr
31 miles, SW
Marshfield Medical Center-Ladysmith
35 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Chief Lake, WI
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
74 miles, S
Duluth International Airport
75 miles, NW
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
93 miles, E
Central Wisconsin Airport
114 miles, SE