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Living in Lake Mills

There were 80 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. The city had 3 schools in 2026. Median gross rent was US$1,209 per month, while the median home value was US$317,100 in July 2026. In July 2026, Lake Mills had a population of 6,470.

Last checked 2026-09-1930 sources

Population6,655people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary3,508EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent1,063EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate2.35%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime668.5offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 58% belowOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean5.96µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Lake Mills?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Lake Mills.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Owner occupation was 66.9%, and the vacancy rate was 10.3% in July 2026. 39.4% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Lake Mills recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet22Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan23Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,209/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent39.42 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)10.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents252.1 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,236 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent1,063 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes29 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Lake Mills a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker51%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 42–60%
Skilled employee57%strong on work, weak on safety · range 48–66%
Student54%strong on education, weak on work · range 44–64%
Family70%strong on family, weak on cost · range 61–79%
Retirement52%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 41–63%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

3% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 202 of 6,655 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$91,027 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Lake Mills is 2.4%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income91,027 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband88.57 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription93.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription1.59 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet5.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet0.97 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary3,508 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)24Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,481 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov8Official
Unemployment rate2.35 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Lake Mills?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,481 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,419of €2,737 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,737
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,236
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,419
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Lake Mills Salary needed to live in Lake Mills

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Lake Mills. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Lake Mills. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher95.94 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools3 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official
School enrolment, share of residents23 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio1 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents80 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,627 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Lake Mills when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesLake Mills highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Lake Mills highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Lake Mills669
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents668.5 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents168.1 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Recorded violent crimes8 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time22.79 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work0.86 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Destinations from nearest airport11 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights18Official
Nearest airportMSN3 Aug 2026OurAirports19Official
Distance to nearest airport35 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports19Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Lake Mills. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Lake Mills.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Lake Mills is 6.0 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean5.96 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202430Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan -2.89 · Feb -0.5 · Mar 6.22 · Apr 13.89 · May 20.83 · Jun 26.56 · Jul 28.61 · Aug 27.22 · Sep 23.33 · Oct 16 · Nov 7.33 · Dec 0.167 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00474482 (LAKE MILLS WWTP)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -11.94 · Feb -10.39 · Mar -4.44 · Apr 1.72 · May 8.28 · Jun 13.94 · Jul 16.17 · Aug 15 · Sep 10.44 · Oct 4.17 · Nov -2.28 · Dec -8.17 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00478919 (WATERTOWN WWTP)17Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -7.17 · Feb -5.22 · Mar 1.06 · Apr 8 · May 14.78 · Jun 20.61 · Jul 22.78 · Aug 21.56 · Sep 17.17 · Oct 10.28 · Nov 2.72 · Dec -3.83 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 34.8 · Feb 34.29 · Mar 48.26 · Apr 93.22 · May 106.4 · Jun 147.3 · Jul 114.3 · Aug 104.4 · Sep 88.14 · Oct 76.2 · Nov 54.36 · Dec 44.45 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00478919 (WATERTOWN WWTP)17Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading134.8 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean9.09 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites3 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation745.1 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature23.06 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature9.45 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature-2.71 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Cedar Rapids ±0.8 °C. Elsewhere: Chatham-Kent (Canada) ±1.4 °C, Gatineau (Canada) ±1.6 °C, Barrie (Canada) ±1.7 °C, Markham (Canada) ±2.5 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±2.5 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 202 is not 2.2% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share2.23 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents202 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density614.4 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population6,655 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program21Official
Population covered by crime statistics6,709 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value317,100 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes66.87 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate71.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad3.12 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents0.9 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents2.23 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage63.57 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage79.5 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance2.91 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher45.39 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Households with a vehicle available97.02 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit passenger trips, 20225,678 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit vehicles in peak service, 20222 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over3,591 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home14.59 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans79.08 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Lake Mills

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Cottage Grove as a Lake Mills alternative in the same region

24 km away, better on 4 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1. Median gross pay, region cannot be compared like for like.

  • Unemployment: 0.9% Cottage Grove vs 2.4% Lake Mills−63%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,462 Cottage Grove vs €3,508 Lake Mills+27%
  • Foreign residents: 0.8% Cottage Grove vs 2.2% Lake Mills−63%
  • Nearest airport: 13.0 km Cottage Grove vs 35.0 km Lake Mills−63%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,292 Cottage Grove vs €3,481 Lake Millsno percentage
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 567 Cottage Grove vs 669 Lake Mills−15%
  • Residents: 8,930 Cottage Grove vs 6,655 Lake Mills+34%
Full comparisonMore about Cottage Grove

Holly Springs as a Lake Mills alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 1196 km, better on 2 of 5 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2. Median gross pay, region and recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.

  • Residents: 50,288 Holly Springs vs 6,655 Lake Mills+656%
  • Median gross pay, city: €5,042 Holly Springs vs €3,508 Lake Mills+44%
  • Foreign residents: 4.9% Holly Springs vs 2.2% Lake Mills+118%
  • Unemployment: 3.4% Holly Springs vs 2.4% Lake Mills+44%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,842 Holly Springs vs €3,481 Lake Millsno percentage
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.6 µg/m³ Holly Springs vs 6.0 µg/m³ Lake Mills+27%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,110 (2023) Holly Springs vs 669 (2024) Lake Millsno percentage
Full comparisonMore about Holly Springs

Cities near Lake Mills

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Alternative cities in United States

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Aledo6,655 residentsRamblewood6,655 residentsMargaret6,654 residentsProsser6,654 residentsBelpre6,657 residentsMonessen6,657 residents

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Common questions

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What is the typical salary around Lake Mills?

The median gross salary is 3,481 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Lake Mills?

The unemployment rate is 2.35 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Lake Mills?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 5.96 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Lake Mills?

Police recorded 668.5 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Lake Mills?

The published population is 6,655 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Lake Mills?

202 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Lake Mills a good place to live?

Lake Mills may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Lake Mills?

Jefferson, Fort Atkinson, Watertown, Cottage Grove are near Lake Mills. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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Sources

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  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
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  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00474482 (LAKE MILLS WWTP) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
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  12. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  13. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
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  20. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26

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