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Shell Lake, WI

Shell Lake, WI.

Population: 3,270 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$327,209
1-year appreciation
+5.3%
3-year appreciation
+9.2%
5-year appreciation
+34.9%
10-year appreciation
+112.5%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$328,990
House Price Index
459.9 (+5.7% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
5

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
18.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
coldWave, lightning

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
42.0°F
Average high
53.0°F
Average low
32.0°F
Annual precipitation
30.4 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway (30 mi)
Nearest airport
Nest of Eagles Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Sawyer County Airport (HYR) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+71 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Median annual property tax
$2,777
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
60.9%

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,369
Average weekly wage
$816
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
136

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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