The Town FilesLong Lake, Wisconsin
Town in Washburn County · population 628 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $405,600
- Household income
- $71,369
- Jan low / Jul high
- 1° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 58 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 61.5
Long Lake is a town of 628 people in Washburn County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $405,600, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks quieter than 97% of Wisconsin towns, better for a vacation home than 97% of Wisconsin towns, better for retirees than 95% of Wisconsin towns.
How Long 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 Long Lake is worth $405,600, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 5.7 times the median household income of $71,369, which is more affordable than 1% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $1,150 a month. 96.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Long Lake | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $405,600 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $1,150 | $951 |
| Median household income | $71,369 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.7× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 96.1% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 48.5% | — |
Who lives in Long Lake
| People | Long Lake | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 61.5 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 37.9% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 8.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.0% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.8% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 6.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.7% | — |
| Work from home | 15.7% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 26.0 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.1% | 89.1% |
Weather in Long Lake
July highs average 80.1°F and January lows 0.9°F. About 31.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 58.3 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 5 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 171 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Long Lake since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 4, 1957 about 6.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 22, 2011.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 20 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 1, 1987.
Severe weather in Washburn County since 1996
Washburn County has been included in 10 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| August 9, 2016 | Severe Storm | DR-4276: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| September 10, 2002 | Tornado | DR-1432: Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Washburn County
Washburn County had 5,523 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,282 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Long Lake itself the ACS puts it at 2.9%.
Towns near Long Lake
- Madge, WI5.4 mi · 532 people · home $319,300
- Birchwood, WI5.9 mi · 605 people · home $364,300
- Oak Grove, WI7.0 mi · 960 people · home $228,000
- Beaver Brook, WI7.6 mi · 795 people · home $231,100
- Cedar Lake, WI8.8 mi · 1,076 people · home $267,100
- Bear Lake, WI9.5 mi · 670 people · home $263,700
- Shell Lake, WI9.6 mi · 1,371 people · home $229,400
- Spooner, WI11.4 mi · 827 people · home $270,300
Long Lake questions
Is Long Lake, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Long Lake scores better for retirees than 95% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 97%. 37.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 61.5).
How much does a house cost in Long Lake?
The median owner-occupied home in Long Lake is valued at $405,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $71,369, so homes cost about 5.7 times income. Median rent is $1,150 a month.
What is the weather like in Long Lake?
July highs average 80.1°F and January lows 0.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 31.6 inches of precipitation a year and 58.3 inches of snow.
Does Long Lake get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Long Lake since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 4, 1957. 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)