Lac du Flambeau is a small town of 1,755 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $29,375
and a 10.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is
15% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lac du Flambeau stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Lac du Flambeau is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lac du Flambeau 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: 85.4
Lac du Flambeau's overall cost of living index is 85.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lac du Flambeau costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lac du Flambeau, WI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$89,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$523
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
49.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$29,375
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Lac du Flambeau's violent crime rate is 4.5 per 100,000 residents
— 99% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
4.5 /100k
Property Crime
437.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lac du Flambeau is served primarily by Lac du Flambeau #1 School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lac du Flambeau, WI
National Avg
School District
Lac du Flambeau #1 School District
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
8.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lac du Flambeau sees average highs of 19.7°F in January
and 76.7°F in July,
with 33.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 98.7 inches of snow per year.
Lac du Flambeau's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lac du Flambeau roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $89,000 and median rent is $523/month.
Lac du Flambeau's violent crime rate is 4.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 437.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lac du Flambeau are operated by Lac du Flambeau #1 School District.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.1:1. 13.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lac du Flambeau, WI has a population of 1,755, a median household income of $29,375, and an unemployment rate of 10.8%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Lac du Flambeau averages 19.7°F in January and 76.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.8 inches
with about 98.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lac du Flambeau, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54538.
The population of Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin is 1,755 with a median age of 29.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lac du Flambeau: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $89,000, median household income $29,375, crime index 9 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lac du Flambeau side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
