What are the schools like in Lac La Belle, WI?

School district data for Lac La Belle is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Lac La Belle?

The median household income in Lac La Belle, WI is $198,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.

What is the weather like in Lac La Belle, WI?

Lac La Belle has an average high temperature of 28.1°F in January and 82.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 39.6 inches.

Lac La Belle, WI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Lac La Belle, WI affordable or expensive?

Lac La Belle's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lac La Belle is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $1,116,100 and the median rent is $2,563 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Lac La Belle, WI?

Lac La Belle has a violent crime rate of 60.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 691.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lac La Belle, WI a Good Place to Live?

Lac La Belle is a small town of 252 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $198,750 and a 2.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Lac La Belle stands out for an affordable cost of living, a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Lac La Belle is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lac La Belle 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: 95.5

Lac La Belle's overall cost of living index is 95.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lac La Belle costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Lac La Belle, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$1,116,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,563	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	89.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$198,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lac La Belle's violent crime rate is 60.4 per 100,000 residents — 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

60.4 /100k

Property Crime

691.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Lac La Belle, 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	75.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lac La Belle sees average highs of 28.1°F in January and 82.3°F in July, with 36.8 inches of annual precipitation and 39.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lac La Belle, WI
Average High — January	28.1°F
Average High — July	82.3°F
Annual Precipitation	36.8"
Annual Snowfall	39.6"

Demographics

Metric	Lac La Belle, WI	National Avg
Population	252	—
Median Age	53.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	19.4%	22.2%
65 and over	24.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Lac La Belle vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lac La Belle, WI affordable or expensive?

Lac La Belle's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Lac La Belle roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $1,116,100 and median rent is $2,563/month.

What is the crime rate in Lac La Belle, WI?

Lac La Belle's violent crime rate is 60.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 691.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lac La Belle?

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

Is Lac La Belle, WI a good place to live?

Lac La Belle, WI has a population of 252, a median household income of $198,750, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%. 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 Lac La Belle?

Lac La Belle averages 28.1°F in January and 82.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.8 inches with about 39.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Lac La Belle?

The population of Lac La Belle, Wisconsin is 252 with a median age of 53.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lac La Belle?

Key numbers for living in Lac La Belle: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $1,116,100, median household income $198,750, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lac La Belle side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.