Three Lakes town, Wisconsin
Three Lakes town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Three Lakes town is a geographic entity located in Oneida County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,444. The land area covers 80.35 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,444 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 60.1 yrs | ±3.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,118 | ±129 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 3,094 | ±181 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,118 | ±129 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,976 | ±179 |
| Median Home Value | $325,500 | ±$40,990 |
| Median Gross Rent | $828 | ±$237 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $70,250 | ±$19,174 |
| Per Capita Income | $46,864 | ±$7,709 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.8% | ±3.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 225 | ±77 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% | ±2.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 951 | ±164 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 86.9% | ±5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 2,448 (2024)
ID: 191870
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN OFFICE SECRETARY
PO BOX 565, THREE LAKES WI 54562-0565
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GUS Population: 38,175 (2024)
ID: 212143
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: FINANCE DIRECTOR
PO BOX 121, HAZELHURST WI 54531-0121
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Three Lakes | PK-06 | Three Lakes, WI | |
| Regular School Three Lakes | 09-12 | Three Lakes, WI | |
| Regular School Three Lakes | 07-08 | Three Lakes, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Rhinelander, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Rhinelander, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Rhinelander, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Eagle River, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Eagle River, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Rhinelander, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Rhinelander, WI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 8 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Nicolet Area Technical College
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College | 19.2 mi away | 5364 College Drive, Rhinelander, WI, 54501-0518 |
7153654410
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EDWARD U. DEMMER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 1.3 mi away | 6961 W. SCHOOL ST., THREE LAKES, WI, 54562 |
(715) 546-3391
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WALTER E. OLSON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 9.3 mi away | 203 N. MAIN STREET, EAGLE RIVER, WI, 54521 |
(715) 479-8070
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RHINELANDER DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 17.3 mi away | 106 N. STEVENS ST., RHINELANDER, WI, 54501 |
(715) 365-1070
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ELEANOR ELLIS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.2 mi away | 4495 TOWN HALL RD., PHELPS, WI, 54554 |
(715) 545-2887
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CRANDON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.2 mi away | 110 W. POLK ST., CRANDON, WI, 54520 |
(715) 478-3784
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PLUM LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 22.5 mi away | 8789 PETERSON ST., SAYNER, WI, 54560 |
(715) 542-2020
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LAND O' LAKES PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 24.9 mi away | 4242 CO. HWY. B, LAND O' LAKES, WI, 54540 |
(715) 547-6006
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at EAGLE RVR, WI US, located 9.4 miles from Three Lakes town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.2° | 2.2° | 11.7° | 1.26" | 15.2" |
| February | 25.8° | 3.2° | 14.5° | 1.06" | 14.1" |
| March | 37.1° | 13.3° | 25.2° | 1.61" | 10.0" |
| April | 50.2° | 26.3° | 38.2° | 2.78" | 7.7" |
| May | 65.1° | 39.4° | 52.3° | 3.51" | 0.3" |
| June | 74.7° | 50.1° | 62.4° | 4.06" | 0.0" |
| July | 78.1° | 53.9° | 66.0° | 4.01" | 0.0" |
| August | 75.3° | 52.1° | 63.7° | 3.20" | 0.0" |
| September | 67.4° | 44.3° | 55.9° | 3.61" | 0.0" |
| October | 52.9° | 32.7° | 42.8° | 3.55" | 2.1" |
| November | 38.0° | 21.3° | 29.6° | 1.92" | 9.5" |
| December | 26.3° | 9.8° | 18.0° | 1.56" | 17.6" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Lakes CDP | CDP | 1.2 mi | — |
| Eagle River city | City | 9.8 mi | — |
| Argonne CDP | CDP | 16.4 mi | — |
| Rhinelander city | City | 18.1 mi | — |
| Crandon city | City | 20.4 mi | — |
| Lake Tomahawk CDP | CDP | 20.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5508579700. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.