What are the schools like in Little Round Lake, WI?

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

What is the median household income in Little Round Lake?

The median household income in Little Round Lake, WI is $35,571 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.2%.

What is the weather like in Little Round Lake, WI?

Little Round Lake has an average high temperature of 22.1°F in January and 79.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 59.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Little Round Lake, WI affordable or expensive?

Little Round Lake's cost of living index is 81, where 100 represents the national average. This means Little Round Lake is 19% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $74,600 and the median rent is $346 per month.

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

Little Round Lake has a violent crime rate of 380.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 851.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Little Round Lake, WI a Good Place to Live?

Little Round Lake is a small town of 1,026 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $35,571 and a 10.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 81 (US average = 100), which is 19% below the national average.

Strengths: Little Round 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 Little Round Lake is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Little Round 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: 81.2

Little Round Lake's overall cost of living index is 81.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Little Round Lake costs roughly 19% less than the average American city.

Metric	Little Round Lake, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$74,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$346	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	29.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$35,571	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Little Round Lake's violent crime rate is 380.5 per 100,000 residents — 0% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

380.5 /100k

Property Crime

851.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Little Round 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	7.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Little Round Lake sees average highs of 22.1°F in January and 79.6°F in July, with 31.3 inches of annual precipitation and 59.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Little Round Lake, WI
Average High — January	22.1°F
Average High — July	79.6°F
Annual Precipitation	31.3"
Annual Snowfall	59.4"

Demographics

Metric	Little Round Lake, WI	National Avg
Population	1,026	—
Median Age	30.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	14.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	9.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.9%	18.9%
Asian	1.5%	6.3%
Under 18	37.7%	22.2%
65 and over	8.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Chief Lake, WI 3 mi Hayward, WI 6 mi New Post, WI 9 mi Reserve, WI 10 mi Couderay, WI 12 mi

Little Round Lake vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Little Round Lake, WI affordable or expensive?

Little Round Lake's cost of living index is 81, where 100 is the national average. That makes Little Round Lake roughly 19% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $74,600 and median rent is $346/month.

What is the crime rate in Little Round Lake, WI?

Little Round Lake's violent crime rate is 380.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 851.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Little Round Lake?

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

Is Little Round Lake, WI a good place to live?

Little Round Lake, WI has a population of 1,026, a median household income of $35,571, and an unemployment rate of 10.2%. 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.

What is the weather like in Little Round Lake?

Little Round Lake averages 22.1°F in January and 79.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.3 inches with about 59.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Little Round Lake?

The population of Little Round Lake, Wisconsin is 1,026 with a median age of 30.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Little Round Lake?

Key numbers for living in Little Round Lake: cost of living index 81 (100 = US average), median home $74,600, median household income $35,571, crime index 76 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Little Round Lake side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.