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Balsam Lake Area Facts

Balsam Lake has a Livability Score of 54_/100, which is considered below average
Balsam Lake crime rates are 19% higher than the Wisconsin average
Cost of living in Balsam Lake is 6% lower than the Wisconsin average

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F Amenities

Are there many local amenities in Balsam Lake? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

Parks

Long Lake Park

Entertainment

Polk County Museum

Food & Drink

F Commute

Is public transit available in Balsam Lake? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Balsam Lake.

Drive to Work

80%

4% higher than the US average

Take Public Transit

0%

5% lower than the US average

Walk to Work

2%

1% lower than the US average

A+ Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in Balsam Lake? The cost of living in Balsam Lake is 90/100 - which is 6% lower than Wisconsin.

10% less expensive than average

4% less expensive than average

National cost of living index

C Crime

What is the crime rate in Balsam Lake? Balsam Lake crime rates are 1,792, which are 19% higher than Wisconsin

1,792 per 100k people

21% lower than the US average

Chance of being a victim

21% lower than the US average

Year-over-year crime

Year over year crime is down

F Employment

What is the median income in Balsam Lake? The median income in Balsam Lake is $41,908 which is 23% lower than Wisconsin.

Median household income

$41,90824% lower than the US average

Income per capita

$25,72514% lower than the US average

Unemployment rate

32% higher than the US average

A+ Health & Safety

Is Balsam Lake a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

Hospitals

Pharmacies

Doctors

B+ Housing

What are Balsam Lake home prices? Balsam Lake home prices are $127,600 - which is 24% lower than Wisconsin

Median home value

$127,60031% lower than the US average

Median rent price

$82913% lower than the US average

11% higher than the US average

F Schools

Does Balsam Lake have good schools? The Balsam Lake graduation rate is 79% - which is 10% lower than Wisconsin

High school grad. rates

4% lower than the US average

School test scores

36% lower than the US average

Student teacher ratio

100% lower than the US average

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