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Fox Lake, WI
City in Dodge County, Wisconsin.
Population
1,780
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,081
ZIP codes
0
Fox Lake and its ZIP codes
Fox Lake at a glance
- Fox Lake is about 9.9 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $75,000 a year, 3% less than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $174,900 (34% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $1,253 a month.
Local data for Fox Lake, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fox Lake, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,000
Poverty rate
10.4%
Median home value
$174,900
Median rent
$1,253/mo
Homeownership
53.1%
Bachelor's or higher
17.9%
Median age
37.4
Average commute
22.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (902), Irish Americans (191), Polish Americans (94).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dodge County. PPP loans are for Fox Lake.
Unemployment rate
2.3%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,846
36,866 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,801
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$561M
FY 2026, $6,279 per person
How people get to work
Fox Lake, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.0%
- Carpooled9.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.9%
Average one-way commute: 22.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fox Lake, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
937
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
100
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 8°F
37.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fox Lake, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.7%
U.S. 33.3% +10.4 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Fox Lake
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RandolphVillage | 4.8 mi | 1.2 |
| Beaver DamCity | 7.4 mi | 7.4 |
| FrieslandVillage | 8 mi | 1 |
| AltoCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 0.8 |
| WaupunCity | 10 mi | 4.7 |
| CambriaVillage | 10 mi | 1 |
| BurnettCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| MarkesanCity | 11 mi | 2.3 |
| FairwaterVillage | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| BrandonVillage | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| Fall RiverVillage | 14 mi | 1.9 |
| KingstonVillage | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| JuneauCity | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| DoylestownVillage | 15 mi | 3.9 |
| KekoskeeVillage | 16 mi | 31.4 |
| DaltonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fox Lake, WI in?
- Fox Lake is in Dodge County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Fox Lake, WI?
- About 1,780 people live in Fox Lake, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fox Lake?
- Nearby places include Randolph (4.8 mi), Beaver Dam (7.4 mi), Friesland (8 mi), Alto (9.9 mi), Waupun (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023