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Lake Arrowhead, WI

Census-designated place in Adams County, Wisconsin.

Population

969

Land area

5.3sq mi

People per sq mi

183

ZIP codes

0

Lake Arrowhead and its ZIP codes

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Lake Arrowhead at a glance

  • Lake Arrowhead is 68% denser than Wisconsin as a whole.
  • The median household income is $83,086, 7% above the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $310,300 (16% above Wisconsin).

Local data for Lake Arrowhead, WI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Lake Arrowhead, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$83,086

Poverty rate

4.3%

Median home value

$310,300

Homeownership

96.6%

Bachelor's or higher

39.8%

Median age

66.7

Average commute

54.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (342), Polish Americans (94), Norwegian Americans (91).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Adams County. PPP loans are for Lake Arrowhead.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.7%

Sep 2026, +0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$48,538

4,411 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$49,375

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$243M

FY 2026, $11,759 per person

Adams County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Lake Arrowhead, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone62.8%
  • Carpooled15.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.2%
  • Worked from home18.6%

Average one-way commute: 54.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Lake Arrowhead, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

426

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

34

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

82° / 8°F

31.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Lake Arrowhead, WI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.2%

U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts

Diabetes

16.0%

U.S. 12.1% +3.9 pts

Smoking

12.2%

U.S. 12.8% -0.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.8%

U.S. 11.1% -5.3 pts

Cities near Lake Arrowhead

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Lake SherwoodCensus-designated place2.6 mi1.1
Lake CamelotCensus-designated place4.2 mi3.8
Ceex HaciCensus-designated place8.1 mi0.1
NekoosaCity8.3 mi3.4
Port EdwardsVillage10 mi6
Lake WazeechaCensus-designated place12 mi4.2
ArkdaleCensus-designated place12 mi2.2
Wisconsin RapidsCity13 mi13.9
BabcockCensus-designated place15 mi3.1
BironVillage16 mi4.6
FriendshipVillage16 mi0.9
HancockVillage17 mi1
NecedahVillage17 mi2.8
AdamsCity17 mi2.9
PlainfieldVillage17 mi1.6
DellwoodCensus-designated place18 mi5.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Lake Arrowhead, WI in?
Lake Arrowhead is in Adams County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Lake Arrowhead, WI?
About 969 people live in Lake Arrowhead, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Lake Arrowhead?
Nearby places include Lake Sherwood (2.6 mi), Lake Camelot (4.2 mi), Ceex Haci (8.1 mi), Nekoosa (8.3 mi), Port Edwards (10 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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