What are the schools like in Bohners Lake, WI?

School district data for Bohners Lake is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Bohners Lake?

The median household income in Bohners Lake, WI is $74,041 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.7%.

What is the weather like in Bohners Lake, WI?

Bohners Lake has an average high temperature of 27.7°F in January and 81.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 37.7 inches.

Bohners Lake, WI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Bohners Lake, WI affordable or expensive?

Bohners Lake's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bohners Lake is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $218,300 and the median rent is $1,128 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bohners Lake, WI?

Bohners Lake has a violent crime rate of 198.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 857.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bohners Lake, WI a Good Place to Live?

Bohners Lake is a small town of 2,415 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $74,041 and a 7.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Bohners Lake stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Bohners Lake is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bohners Lake city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 96.0

Bohners Lake's overall cost of living index is 96.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bohners Lake costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bohners Lake, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$218,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,128	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	85.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$74,041	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bohners Lake's violent crime rate is 198.7 per 100,000 residents — 48% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

198.7 /100k

Property Crime

857.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Bohners Lake, WI	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	22.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bohners Lake sees average highs of 27.7°F in January and 81.0°F in July, with 35.3 inches of annual precipitation and 37.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bohners Lake, WI
Average High — January	27.7°F
Average High — July	81.0°F
Annual Precipitation	35.3"
Annual Snowfall	37.7"

Demographics

Metric	Bohners Lake, WI	National Avg
Population	2,415	—
Median Age	39.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	99.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.2%	22.2%
65 and over	14.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Burlington, WI 4 mi Lake Ivanhoe, WI 4 mi New Munster, WI 4 mi Lyons, WI 4 mi Browns Lake, WI 5 mi

Bohners Lake vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bohners Lake, WI affordable or expensive?

Bohners Lake's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bohners Lake roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $218,300 and median rent is $1,128/month.

What is the crime rate in Bohners Lake, WI?

Bohners Lake's violent crime rate is 198.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 857.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bohners Lake?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Bohners Lake, WI a good place to live?

Bohners Lake, WI has a population of 2,415, a median household income of $74,041, and an unemployment rate of 7.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Bohners Lake?

Bohners Lake averages 27.7°F in January and 81.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.3 inches with about 37.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Bohners Lake?

The population of Bohners Lake, Wisconsin is 2,415 with a median age of 39.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bohners Lake?

Key numbers for living in Bohners Lake: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $218,300, median household income $74,041, crime index 48 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bohners Lake side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.