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Crime in Lake Mills summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Lake Mills. Key points include:
There were 45 total crimes in Lake Mills in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Lake Mills is 668.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Lake Mills is 118.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Lake Mills is 549.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Lake Mills is -68.45% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Lake Mills Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Lake Mills / 100k People |
Wisconsin / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 45 | 668.5 | 1,432.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 8 | 118.9 | 278.5 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 39.4 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 6 | 89.1 | 200.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 37 | 549.7 | 1,154.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 1 | 14.9 | 117.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 34 | 505.1 | 875.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 2 | 29.7 | 161.3 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Lake Mills summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Lake Mills. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Wisconsin. Key points include:
The cost of living in Lake Mills is 102 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Lake Mills is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Lake Mills is $420,977.
The median income in Lake Mills is $91,027.
Lake Mills's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Lake Mills Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Lake Mills | Wisconsin | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 105 | 91 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 102 | 100 |
| Utilities | 99 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Lake Mills, WI Weather
The average high in Lake Mills is 57.1° and the average low is 37.1°.
There are 67.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 35.4 inches of precipitation each year with 41.9 inches of snow.
| Stat | Lake Mills |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 57.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 37.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 67.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 35.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 41.9 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Lake Mills Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Lake Mills
The current population in Lake Mills is 6,470. The population has increased 15.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,470 | 1.2% |
| 2023 | 6,391 | 1.8% |
| 2022 | 6,280 | 1.4% |
| 2021 | 6,194 | 4.3% |
| 2020 | 5,936 | 0.7% |
| 2019 | 5,895 | 0.8% |
| 2018 | 5,850 | 0.6% |
| 2017 | 5,816 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 5,796 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 5,776 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 5,768 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 5,730 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 5,695 | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 5,645 | 0.8% |
| 2010 | 5,602 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lake Mills
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Lake Mills is:
87.9% White with 5,687 White residents.
1.0% African American with 67 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.5% Asian with 33 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
1.9% Two Or More with 125 Two Or More residents.
8.6% Hispanic with 558 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Lake Mills | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.9% | 78.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.0% | 5.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.9% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 8.6% | 8.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Lake Mills
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Lake Mills is 48.1% female with 3,111 female residents.
Lake Mills is 51.9% male with 3,358 male residents.
| Gender | Lake Mills | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 49.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.9% | 50.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lake Mills for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Lake Mills completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Lake Mills completed 9-12th grade.
25.0% of adults in Lake Mills completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Lake Mills completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Lake Mills completed associate's degree.
30.0% of adults in Lake Mills completed bachelor's degree.
11.0% of adults in Lake Mills completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Lake Mills completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Lake Mills completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Lake Mills | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 29.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 30.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Lake Mills, Wisconsin
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2.8% of households in Lake Mills earn Less than $10,000.
0.7% of households in Lake Mills earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.3% of households in Lake Mills earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.7% of households in Lake Mills earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.2% of households in Lake Mills earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.1% of households in Lake Mills earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.3% of households in Lake Mills earn $75,000 to $99,999.
25.3% of households in Lake Mills earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.6% of households in Lake Mills earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.0% of households in Lake Mills earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Lake Mills | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.8% | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.7% | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.3% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.7% | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.2% | 10.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.1% | 17.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.3% | 13.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 25.3% | 19.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.6% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.0% | 9.2% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
