Bone LakeWI
A town of 701.
Is Bone Lake a good place to live?
Bone Lake’s median age is 60 years, against 42.1 years in Wisconsin’s towns and 40.5 years across U.S. towns. Only 3 of the 363 Wisconsin towns we compare have a higher average trip to work than Bone Lake. 18% of the land in Bone Lake is conserved, above both Wisconsin’s towns (3.8%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest place to walk is McKenzie Creek Wildlife Area, 2,214 acres with 4.2 miles of trail. Bone Lake has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
701 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Bone Lake: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Bone Lake, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Bone Lake.
Fewer of Bone Lake’s residents are under 18 than in the typical Wisconsin or U.S. town
12% of residents are under 18 in Bone Lake. People 65 and older are 40% of residents (19% statewide); children under 18 are 12% of residents (21% statewide). 37% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Bone Lake.
| Bone Lake | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12% | 21% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 37% | 32% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
55% women, 45% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±7.2 points. Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women. Among residents 75 and older, 68% are men (WI 43%).
| Bone Lake | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 6.8% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 5.3% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7.5% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 7.5% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 7% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 10.5% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 15.8% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 25.6% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 14.1% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 1.6% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 30.2% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 22.4% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 8.7% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 23.3% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 13.8% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 700, single groups can be off by several points
Bone Lake has 0.1 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Bone Lake for work: only 0% work in town. The median household income in Bone Lake is $97,000. The top destinations are Frederic (10%), St.
| Bone Lake | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $97,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.9% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Low risk in Bone Lake, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 77% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. McKenzie Creek Wildlife Area | 4.2 mi | 2,214 |
| 2. Straight Lake State Park | 1.8 mi | 818 |
| 3. Straight River Preserve | 0.5 mi | 85 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Bone Lake has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Bone Lake has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Bone Lake’s July high is 80°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Bone Lake is
Bone Lake beats the Wisconsin average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9. 29% of Bone Lake adults sleep under 7 hours.
| Bone Lake | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 32% | 36% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 33% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 33% |
| What stands out | Bone Lake | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.5% | 77.8% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 87.8% | 85.9% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.5% | 6.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Bone Lake
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Bone Lake; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Bone Lake residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
100% of working residents leave Bone Lake for work
Where Bone Lake’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Questions about Bone Lake
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Bone Lake, WI a good place to live?
Bone Lake has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.