What are the schools like in Minocqua, WI?

Minocqua is served primarily by Lakeland UHS School District. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.5:1.

What is the median household income in Minocqua?

The median household income in Minocqua, WI is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Minocqua, WI?

Minocqua has an average high temperature of 19.7°F in January and 76.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 98.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Minocqua, WI affordable or expensive?

Minocqua's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Minocqua is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $231,300 and the median rent is $769 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Minocqua, WI?

Minocqua has a violent crime rate of 97.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2038.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Minocqua, WI a Good Place to Live?

Minocqua is a small town of 439 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of N/A . Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Minocqua stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Minocqua is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Minocqua 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: 93.2

Minocqua's overall cost of living index is 93.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Minocqua costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Minocqua, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$231,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$769	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Minocqua's violent crime rate is 97.1 per 100,000 residents — 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

97.1 /100k

Property Crime

2038.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Minocqua is served primarily by Lakeland UHS School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Minocqua, WI	National Avg
School District	Lakeland UHS School District	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	42.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Minocqua 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.

Metric	Minocqua, WI
Average High — January	19.7°F
Average High — July	76.7°F
Annual Precipitation	33.8"
Annual Snowfall	98.7"

Demographics

Metric	Minocqua, WI	National Avg
Population	439	—
Median Age	51.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	11.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	82.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	13.4%	18.9%
Asian	3.9%	6.3%
Under 18	12.3%	22.2%
65 and over	33.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Woodruff, WI 1 mi Lake Tomahawk, WI 8 mi Sayner, WI 11 mi Lac du Flambeau, WI 11 mi Boulder Junction, WI 16 mi

ZIP Codes in Minocqua

Minocqua, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

54548

Minocqua vs Other Cities

Minocqua, WI vs Woodruff, WI Minocqua, WI vs Lake Tomahawk, WI Minocqua, WI vs Sayner, WI Minocqua, WI vs Lac du Flambeau, WI Minocqua, WI vs Boulder Junction, WI

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Minocqua, WI affordable or expensive?

Minocqua's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Minocqua roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $231,300 and median rent is $769/month.

What is the crime rate in Minocqua, WI?

Minocqua's violent crime rate is 97.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2038.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Minocqua?

Public schools in Minocqua are operated by Lakeland UHS School District. The district has several elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 42.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Minocqua, WI a good place to live?

Minocqua, WI has a population of 439, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Minocqua?

Minocqua 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).

What ZIP codes are in Minocqua?

Minocqua, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54548.

What is the population of Minocqua?

The population of Minocqua, Wisconsin is 439 with a median age of 51.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Minocqua?

Key numbers for living in Minocqua: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $231,300, median household income N/A, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Minocqua side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.