The Town FilesEagle Lake, Wisconsin
Community in Racine County · population 1,251 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $271,400
- Household income
- $95,625
- Jan low / Jul high
- 12° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 41 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 29
- Median age
- 53.3
Eagle Lake is a community of 1,251 people in Racine County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $271,400, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks more of a college town than 95% of Wisconsin towns, better for cycling than 93% of Wisconsin towns, easier by car than 83% of Wisconsin towns.
How Eagle Lake ranks
Percentile among Wisconsin towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wisconsin towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Eagle Lake is worth $271,400, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $95,625, which is more affordable than 74% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $1,514 a month. 92.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Eagle Lake | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $271,400 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $1,514 | $951 |
| Median household income | $95,625 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 92.7% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 14.1% | — |
Who lives in Eagle Lake
| People | Eagle Lake | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53.3 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 31.3% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 14.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.9% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.6% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 8.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.4% | — |
| Work from home | 19.8% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 23.9 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.9% | 89.1% |
Weather in Eagle Lake
July highs average 80.9°F and January lows 11.7°F. About 35.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 40.5 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 145 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Eagle Lake since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on January 7, 2008 about 6.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 17, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 44 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 15, 2025.
Severe weather in Racine County since 1996
Racine County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4923: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| March 11, 2020 | Flood | DR-4477: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding |
| April 5, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1966: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Racine County
Racine County had 76,342 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,150 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Eagle Lake itself the ACS puts it at 1.2%.
Public schools in Eagle Lake
1 public school with 81 students, about 11.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansasville Elementary | PK-8 | 81 | 11.6 |
Towns near Eagle Lake
- Dover, WI1.7 mi · 4,282 people · home $299,700
- Union Grove, WI4.1 mi · 4,806 people · home $277,400
- Brighton, WI4.7 mi · 1,422 people · home $480,100
- Browns Lake, WI5.5 mi · 1,879 people · home $334,200
- Burlington, WI6.3 mi · 6,465 people · home $302,800
- Waterford, WI6.6 mi · 5,542 people · home $329,800
- Rochester, WI6.7 mi · 3,785 people · home $375,700
- Yorkville, WI6.7 mi · 3,246 people · home $385,200
Eagle Lake questions
Is Eagle Lake, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Eagle Lake scores better for retirees than 61% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 54%. 31.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 53.3).
How much does a house cost in Eagle Lake?
The median owner-occupied home in Eagle Lake is valued at $271,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $95,625, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $1,514 a month.
What is the weather like in Eagle Lake?
July highs average 80.9°F and January lows 11.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.3 inches of precipitation a year and 40.5 inches of snow.
Does Eagle Lake get tornadoes?
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Eagle Lake since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on January 7, 2008. The typical Wisconsin town has had 15.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)