Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 1,134, settled in 1902.
The best of Lake Nebagamon’s subject grades is an A− for the outdoors. Lake Nebagamon’s average trip to work is 39 minutes, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 22 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Only 5 of the 363 Wisconsin towns we compare have a lower January low than Lake Nebagamon. Lake Nebagamon's public schools beat 69% of Wisconsin towns on state tests and graduation. 11% of the land in Lake Nebagamon is conserved, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 3.8% and U.S. towns at 4.3%. The biggest park or preserve is Douglas County Forest, at 845 acres. Lake Nebagamon has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
Where Lake Nebagamon beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Wisconsin), ordered by how far Lake Nebagamon is from typical.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Census counts: 483 in 1910, 1,123 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 3 maps from 1954 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Lake Nebagamon, 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.
Ordered by what stands out in Lake Nebagamon.
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 91% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Adults 18 to 34 are 6% of residents (22% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 48% of residents (38% statewide). The median age in Lake Nebagamon is 51.8 years. 39% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 33% across Wisconsin.
| Lake Nebagamon | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.8 years | 42.1 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 27% | 20% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 39% | 32% | 29% |
49% women, 51% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±4.8 points. Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Lake Nebagamon | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 12% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 7.8% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 0.6% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 5% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 12.8% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 16% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 18.7% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 17.4% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 9.7% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.3% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 19.6% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 16.6% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 20.2% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 23.8% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 15.5% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,100, single groups can be off by several points
Most working residents leave Lake Nebagamon for work: only 2% work in town. 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line in Lake Nebagamon. The top destinations are Superior (29%), Duluth (19%) and Brule (4%).
| Lake Nebagamon | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 3.4% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.1% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Work from home | 8.9% | 12% | 11% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Lake Nebagamon has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Lake Nebagamon’s July high is 79°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Douglas County Forest | — | 845 |
| 2. Lake Nebagamon State Habitat Area | — | 34 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
The typical Lake Nebagamon home is worth about $355,000, up 5.8% in a year, 5% above the Wisconsin typical home. 86% of Lake Nebagamon households own their home.
| Lake Nebagamon | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 86% | 74% | 73% |
| Median rent | $796 a month | $1,078 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Lake Nebagamon beats the Wisconsin average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5.
| Lake Nebagamon | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 33% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 33% | 35% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 38% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 11% | 12% |
| What stands out | Lake Nebagamon | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 7.8% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.7% | 9.7% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.8% | 8.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Lake Nebagamon; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Lake Nebagamon residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
Where Lake Nebagamon’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Village in Wisconsin, United States
Lake Nebagamon is a village in Douglas County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,123 at the 2020 census, up from 1,069 at the 2010 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
That is 4.9 years of the area's median household income ($71,769 across the Duluth, MN-WI metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B.