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Three Lakes, WI
Census-designated place in Oneida County, Wisconsin.
Population
410
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
145
ZIP codes
0
Three Lakes and its ZIP codes
Three Lakes at a glance
- Three Lakes is 33% denser than Wisconsin as a whole.
Local data for Three Lakes, WI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Oneida County. PPP loans are for Three Lakes.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,389
17,262 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,819
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$358M
FY 2026, $9,453 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Three Lakes, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
521
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
28
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / 2°F
32.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Three Lakes, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.2%
U.S. 33.3% +0.9 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
13.2%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
Cities near Three Lakes
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Eagle RiverCity | 8.9 mi | 3.3 |
| RhinelanderCity | 16 mi | 9.1 |
| ArgonneCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| Lake TomahawkCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.5 |
| CrandonCity | 21 mi | 5.2 |
| SaynerCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.8 |
| NewaldCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.8 |
| Mole LakeCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 3.7 |
| Long LakeCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.3 |
| WoodruffCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.4 |
| Post LakeCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 7.2 |
| ElchoCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.2 |
| MinocquaCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.7 |
| LaonaCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 1.9 |
| Summit LakeCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Three Lakes, WI in?
- Three Lakes is in Oneida County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Three Lakes, WI?
- About 410 people live in Three Lakes, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Three Lakes?
- Nearby places include Eagle River (8.9 mi), Rhinelander (16 mi), Argonne (18 mi), Lake Tomahawk (20 mi), Crandon (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023