Lake Arrowhead is a small town of 866 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $87,528
and a 2.3% unemployment rate.
Strengths:
Lake Arrowhead stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Lake Arrowhead is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lake Arrowhead city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Lake Arrowhead metro area.
Metric
Lake Arrowhead, WI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$274,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
98.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$87,528
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Lake Arrowhead's violent crime rate is 217.6 per 100,000 residents
— 43% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
217.6 /100k
Property Crime
741.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lake Arrowhead is served primarily by Nekoosa School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lake Arrowhead, WI
National Avg
School District
Nekoosa School District
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Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
2
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
40.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lake Arrowhead sees average highs of 24.5°F in January
and 82.4°F in July,
with 31.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 47.8 inches of snow per year.
Lake Arrowhead has a median home value of $274,700 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $87,528.
Lake Arrowhead's violent crime rate is 217.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 741.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lake Arrowhead are operated by Nekoosa School District.
The district has 1 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 40.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lake Arrowhead, WI has a population of 866, a median household income of $87,528, and an unemployment rate of 2.3%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Lake Arrowhead averages 24.5°F in January and 82.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.3 inches
with about 47.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lake Arrowhead, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54457.
The population of Lake Arrowhead, Wisconsin is 866 with a median age of 66.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lake Arrowhead: median home $274,700, median household income $87,528, crime index 48 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lake Arrowhead side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.