Three Lakes is a tiny town located in the state of Wisconsin. With a population of 605 people and two associated neighborhoods, Three Lakes is the 434th largest community in Wisconsin.Three Lakes is neither predominantly blue-collar nor white-collar, instead having a mixed workforce of both blue-collar and white-collar jobs. Overall, Three Lakes is a town of sales and office workers, professionals, and construction workers and builders. There are especially a lot of people living in Three Lakes who work in sales jobs (19.81%), community and social services (16.91%), and office and administrative support (9.66%). Another notable thing is that Three Lakes is an extremely popular destination for tourists and seasonal residents. So much of the population is seasonal such that the town’s population swells significantly during the vacation season, and drops again when the season ends. Because of this, much of the local economy is centered around tourism; some businesses may be operated only during the high season. During the low season, year-round residents will notice that the city is a substantially quieter place to live. Three Lakes is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Three Lakes’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family. Being a small town, Three Lakes does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work.The citizens of Three Lakes are among the most well-educated in the nation: 41.75% of adults in Three Lakes have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree, whereas the average US city has 21.84% holding at least a bachelor's degree. The per capita income in Three Lakes in 2022 was $34,349, which is lower middle income relative to Wisconsin, and middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $137,396 for a family of four. However, Three Lakes contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. The people who call Three Lakes home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Three Lakes residents report their race to be White. Important ancestries of people in Three Lakes include German, English, Irish, Polish, and Swiss. The most common language spoken in Three Lakes is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Slavic languages.
