Livability Score

78
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (1) F
Mills Theater
Cinema
Food and Drink (1) F
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (0) F
Parks (3) F
Oakwood Park Playground
Playground
Oakwood Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Rice Lake State Park
Park
Shops (0) F
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.2% take public transportation in Lake Mills.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.2% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Lake Mills is 87/100 - which is 3% lower than Iowa.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D
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crime A+

Lake Mills crime rates are 758 per 100k, which is 53% lower than Iowa
Property Crime
624 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
134 crimes per 100k A+
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employment B-

The median income in Lake Mills is $52,885 - which is 3% lower than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$52,885 D-
Unemployment Rate
1.2% A+
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Lake Mills Police Department
Police
Lake Mills Family Dental
Dentist
Dr. Korthals and Associates
Doctor
Mercy Family Clinic - Lake Mills
Doctor
Lake Mills Fire Department
Fire Station
Mayo Clinic Health System
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Lake Mills home prices are $104,000 - which is 22% lower than Iowa
Home Price
$104,000 F
Home Appreciation Rate
7% B
Home Affordability
2x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools A

The Lake Mills graduation rate is 85% - which is 4% lower than Iowa
School Test Scores
75% B+
High School Grad. Rates
85% C
Elementary Schools (2) D-
Lake Mills Elementary School
Lake Mills Middle School
High Schools (1) D-
Lake Mills Senior High School
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Oakwood Park Playground
      Oakwood Park
      Unknown Name
      Rice Lake State Park

      Entertainment

      Mills Theater

      Food & Drink

      Subway

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Lake Mills? Of all people who commute, 1.2% take public transportation in Lake Mills.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      2% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Lake Mills? The cost of living in Lake Mills is 87/100 - which is 3% lower than Iowa.
      Lake Mills
      87

      13% less expensive than average

      Iowa
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Lake Mills? Lake Mills crime rates are 758, which are 53% lower than Iowa
      Total Crime
      758 per 100k people

      67% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 132

      67% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -19%

      Year over year crime is down

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in Lake Mills? The median income in Lake Mills is $52,885 which is 3% lower than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $52,8854% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $29,4861% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      75% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      Mayo Clinic Health System
      Dr. Korthals and Associates
      Mercy Family Clinic - Lake Mills

      A+ Housing

      What are Lake Mills home prices? Lake Mills home prices are $104,000 - which is 22% lower than Iowa
      Median home value
      $104,00044% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $61236% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      66%

      4% higher than the US average

      A Schools

      Does Lake Mills have good schools? The Lake Mills graduation rate is 85% - which is 4% lower than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      85%

      2% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      75%

      56% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      15% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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