Twin Lakes, Wis, 1898
Twin Lakes’s story
135 years in pictures
Census counts: 409 in 1940, 6,309 in 2020. The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 1898 and 2 maps from 1960 on.
- 1891Twin Lakes is settled
Population
6,338
2025 Census estimate · +0.4% since 2020
Typical home
$408K
+9.3% in a year
Household income
$86K
median
Median age
50.6
years
Jobs based here
1,011
A commuter town
TownGrade
B
#206 of 357 in WI
Is Twin Lakes a good place to live?
Twin Lakes is a solid, middle-of-the-road choice. It grades B overall, ranked 206th of 357 in Wisconsin, with no subject far below average. Its best mark is incomes: the median household earns $86K. It also does better than most on health: CDC estimates put its residents' health ahead of 63% of the country. A typical home there costs about $408K, 5 years of the Kenosha metro’s $81K median household income. Twin Lakes’ median age is 50.6 years, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 42.1 years and U.S. towns at 40.5 years. The biggest park or preserve is Elizabeth Lake Nature Preserve, at 43 acres. Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 69% of U.S. towns.
StrongestA−Hazard risk
What makes Twin Lakes stand out
Where Twin Lakes beats most towns.
A commuter town
94% of working residents leave Twin Lakes for work
Where Twin Lakes’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
1,011jobs based in Twin Lakes
6%of working residents work in town
19 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Twin Lakes grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Wisconsin), ordered by how far Twin Lakes is from typical.
Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 23% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA−Open →Jobs & incomeB+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 5.8 of 20; 6% of households have no car; 1.4% of workers walk, bike or ride transitCOpen →HealthMercy Walworth Hospital & Medical Center 10.8 miles awayBOpen →Cost of livingBOpen →SchoolsB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors2 miles of trails; 1% conserved landC+Open →HistoryCOpen →Civic life2.9 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsB−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market84 days on market–Open →Who lives here23% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Twin Lakes: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Twin Lakes, and how to reach them.
PowerWisconsin Power & Light18.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterTwin Lakes Complex water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet8 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressTown site
SchoolsWilmot Union High School DistrictRandall Joint No. 1 School DistrictTwin Lakes No. 4 School District3 districts serve Twin Lakes; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn Wisconsin you can register online until 20 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 20 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereVillage of Twin Lakes ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, May 2026
ZIP code5318153181 99%Census 2020
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 Twin Lakes.
Twin Lakes is a second-home town, sends many workers across the state line and has fewer 90° days than most of the country, though not than most of Wisconsin.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B+
Twin Lakes has 0.3 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
29% of working residents cross a state line to work. Jobs based here grew from 746 in 2013 to 1,011.
Most working residents leave Twin Lakes for work: only 6% work in town. Twin Lakes’ average trip to work is 29 minutes. Since 2013, Twin Lakes has added 265 jobs, to 1,011 in 2023.
6%work in town
| Twin Lakes | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 6% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 6.4% | 8.4% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Twin Lakes6%
Kenosha7%
Burlington4%
Lake Geneva4%
Milwaukee4%
19 mi
median commute distance
1,011
jobs based in Twin Lakes
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C
Walkability grade: more walkable than 31% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
SchoolsB−
Public schools in Twin Lakes fall behind 54% of Wisconsin districts
Its public schools are run by the Randall J1 School District. One of its 3 schools is below, with why it’s listed.
46%of WI districts it outscoresB−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randall Consolidated SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 560 | B |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within WI on state tests and graduation
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A−
Inland flooding leads a low hazard risk in Twin Lakes
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 77% of U.S. communities. Since 1993, 3 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Twin Lakes.
23risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
3
paid flood claims since 1993
7
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HousingCost of living grade B
For cost of living, Twin Lakes earns a B
Typical home values rose 9.3% in the year to September 2026. The median rent in Twin Lakes is $870 a month.
$408KZillow home value
| Twin Lakes | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $870 a month | $1,080 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 78% | 74% | 73% |
Typical home value
Twin Lakes$408K
Wisconsin$337K
Market temperature
84
days on market
98.5%
sale-to-list price
+9.3%
value change, 1 year
9
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
In Twin Lakes, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
The Burlington weather station, 9 miles away, records that about 7 days a year reach 90°: fewer than most of the country, but more than 82% of Wisconsin places with climate records. January nights average 13.7°: colder than most of the country, but milder than 98% of Wisconsin places with climate records; July afternoons average 82.9°.
Twin Lakes has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. About 38 inches of snow falls in a winter.
38″snow a winter
| Twin Lakes | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January low | 14°F | 11°F | 22°F |
| July high | 83°F | 82°F | 85°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter17–32°
Spring36–57°
Summer59–81°
Fall41–60°
Oct 13
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
#218for trails in WI
| Twin Lakes | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 0.8% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.2 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
0.8%
conserved · 50 of 6,419 acres
2.3 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Legion Park | 0.3 mi | 9 |
| 2. Elizabeth Lake Nature Preserve | — | 43 |
| 3. Millennium Park | — | 11 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
HealthB
For health, Twin Lakes earns a B
21% of Twin Lakes adults binge drink. Twin Lakes beats the Wisconsin average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 39% of Twin Lakes adults have obesity.
63%healthier than U.S. townsBHealth Grade
| Twin Lakes | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 20% | 16% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 38% | 35% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 24% | 23% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 77% | 78% | 79% |
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
1 better31 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Twin Lakes | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.8% | 12.1% |
Mercy Walworth Hospital & Medical Center
10.8 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
47th
percentile among WI towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Who lives here
More middle-aged adults than Wisconsin overall
17.7% of homes are seasonal or vacation homes, against 6.2% statewide, which helps explain the older median age.
Adults 35 to 64 are 44% of residents (38% statewide); children under 18 are 16% of residents (21% statewide). 22% of residents are 65 or older in Twin Lakes. 24% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 33% across Wisconsin.
50.6median age · WI 40.2
| Twin Lakes | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 16% | 21% | 22% |
| Aged 65 or older | 22% | 20% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 24% | 32% | 29% |
Twin LakesWisconsinUnited States
Ages · share of residents
19%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma6%
High school37%
Some college24%
Associate’s10%
Bachelor’s15%
Graduate9%
Women and men · all residents
49% women, 51% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±4 points. Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Twin Lakes | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 7.5% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 8.6% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.3% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 12.6% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 9.7% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 14.8% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 19.4% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 15.5% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6.6% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 5.5% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 36.6% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 24.2% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.3% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 14.8% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 8.7% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Safety
Crime reported in Twin Lakes
Twin Lakes's reported crime rate is well below Wisconsin's. 16 violent crimes were reported in 2023.
| Twin Lakes | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2023) | 5.2 per 1,000 residents | 8.9 | 13.1 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2023) | 2.5 per 1,000 residents | 1.3 | 1.8 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Twin Lakes2.5
Wisconsin3
U.S.3.9
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Twin Lakes5.2
Wisconsin12.6
U.S.19.5
16
violent crimes reported in 2023
33
property crimes reported in 2023
FBI crime data, 2023 · crimes reported to police
Nearby attractions
All 172 attractions →Six Flags Great America and 32 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Twin Lakes. Close and well known come first.
Big draw19 mi Theme parkSix Flags Great America3.0M visitors a year
40 mi Stadium & arenaAllstate Arena
37 mi MuseumMcDonald's #1 Store Museum
24 mi MuseumIllinois Railway Museum
18 mi TheatreAlpine Valley Music Theatre
39 mi MuseumHarley-Davidson Museum300K visitors a yearSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Six Flags Great America: Feather Better, CC BY 4.0 · Allstate Arena: Nkon21, CC BY-SA 4.0 · McDonald's #1 Store Museum: Bruce Marlin, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Illinois Railway Museum: The original uploader was Slambo at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 2.0 · Alpine Valley Music Theatre: chad davis, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Harley-Davidson Museum: Dori, CC BY-SA 3.0 us
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Twin Lakes
19pages on Twin Lakes
The big questions
SchoolsB−Behind 54% of WI districts · 3 schoolsSafety2.5 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2023)HealthBBetter than WI on 1 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingB$408K typical home · up 9.3% in a yearWork & commuteB+$86K median household income · 1,011 jobs hereNatural hazardsA−FEMA risk higher than 23% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Twin Lakes; the nearest are
College of Lake CountyCommunity college · Public · Grayslake, IL16.5 mi$4,788 in-state tuitionUniversity of Wisconsin-ParksideUniversity or college · Public · Kenosha22.1 mi$8,270 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Twin Lakes residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
About Twin Lakes
Village in Wisconsin, United States
Twin Lakes is a village in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States, along the Illinois-Wisconsin border east of U.S. Highway 12, incorporated in 1937. With nearly 1000 acres of surface water, the twin lakes of Mary and Elizabeth have drawn vacationers to numerous resorts as well as ice harvesters in the days of icebox refrigeration. Today, many houses there are used for recreation, and the lakes remain a popular destination. As of the 2020 census, Twin Lakes had a population of 6,309.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 9.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 801 ft
- ZIP code
- 53181
Twin Lakes’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with Twin Lakes.
RandallPowers LakeRichmond TownshipTwin Lakes
How the neighbors grade
| Town | WI rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Lakes | #206 | B | B | — | B− | B |
| Randall | #153 | B+ | B | — | B− | B |
| Powers Lake | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Twin Lakes and Randall report no FBI crime data of their own. Powers Lake isn’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Twin Lakes with a neighbor →
Questions about Twin Lakes
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Twin Lakes, WI a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Twin Lakes grades B overall, better than 63% of U.S. towns and #206 of 357 in Wisconsin. It grades B for health and B− for schools.
Is Twin Lakes, WI expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B.