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On this page
- Langlade County, WI: the basics
- Langlade County housing compared with Wisconsin
- Income in Langlade County compared with Wisconsin
- How Langlade County residents earn a living
- Places inside Langlade County
- Langlade County next to its neighbors
- Debt-to-income at Langlade County's medians
- Borrowing situations common in Langlade County
- People and households in Langlade County
- Who licenses lenders for Langlade County residents
- Before you sign
- More guides for Langlade County
- Frequently asked questions
Langlade County, WI: the basics
With an estimated 19,490 residents (ACS 2020 to 2024), Langlade County ranks 54th of 72 in Wisconsin for population. Spread over 871 square miles, that works out to roughly 22.4 residents per square mile. Under the July 2023 OMB definitions, Langlade County is not part of any metropolitan area. Antigo is the biggest of its 5 Census places, at roughly 8,069 people (41% of the county total).
Langlade County housing compared with Wisconsin
A typical Langlade County rental runs $702 a month including utilities, which is 35% below Wisconsin. 47% of renting households spend 30% or more of income on rent, and 21% spend half or more. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $158,200, about 2.8 times the median household income. 77% of Langlade County households own their home and 23% rent. Half the housing stock was built before 1972.
| Measure | Langlade County | Wisconsin | Median U.S. county |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $702/mo | $1,087/mo | $877/mo |
| Median home value | $158,200 | $266,500 | $185,300 |
| Owners | 77% | 68% | 75% |
| Rent-burdened renters | 47% | 44% | 45% |
| Burdened owners | 22% | 22% | n/a |
| Mobile homes | 5.6% | 3.1% | n/a |
In an owner-heavy county like Langlade County, many borrowers can also choose a home equity loan or line of credit. Those can price lower but put the house on the line, so compare the two in writing; our personal loan vs. HELOC guide walks through it.
Income in Langlade County compared with Wisconsin
The median household income in Langlade County is $55,878; statewide it is $77,485, so Langlade County runs 28% below Wisconsin as a whole. That places it 72nd among Wisconsin's 72 county-level areas.
| Yearly household income | Langlade County | Gap to Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Under $35,000 | 30.1% | +9.9 pts |
| $35,000 to $99,999 | 45.7% | +3.6 pts |
| $100,000 to $199,999 | 20.1% | -8.4 pts |
| $200,000 or more | 4.1% | -5.2 pts |
The spread is wide: 24% of Langlade County households make $100,000 or more, and 30% make less than $35,000. 13.5% of residents fall below the federal poverty line (statewide: 10.6%). Income inequality, measured by the Gini index, comes to 0.450 here. If your income is irregular, as it often is with tips, gig work or seasonal jobs, plan around your leaner months rather than the Langlade County median.
How Langlade County residents earn a living
By the Census industry count, 20% of employed Langlade County residents work in manufacturing and 18% in education and health care. The sharpest difference from the state is in retail trade, at 15% locally and 11% for Wisconsin. Averaged over the five survey years, 3.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking. 17% of commuters travel 45 minutes or more each way, and 7% work from home. 6.2% of households have no vehicle.
| Industry (employed residents 16+) | Langlade County | Gap to Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 19.8% | +2.0 pts |
| Education and health care | 17.6% | -5.7 pts |
| Retail trade | 14.8% | +3.8 pts |
| Construction | 9.3% | +3.0 pts |
| Arts, lodging and food service | 7.0% | -0.4 pts |
| Transportation, warehousing and utilities | 5.9% | +0.9 pts |
If your hours swing with the season or with overtime, size a loan payment against your base pay, not your best month.
Places inside Langlade County
Here are the 5 most populous of the county's 5 Census places, with income and rent from the same 2020 to 2024 survey. About 46% of Langlade County residents live in one of the 5. No Langlade County place has a separate guide yet; this county page serves all 5.
| Town or CDP | Type | People | Median household income | Median gross rent | Miles from center |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antigo | city | 8,069 | $45,520 | $683 | 9 mi |
| Post Lake | CDP | 331 | $65,438 | n/a | 12 mi |
| White Lake | village | 220 | $52,917 | $725 | 16 mi |
| Elcho | CDP | 207 | n/a | $488 | 14 mi |
| Summit Lake | CDP | 93 | $73,750 | n/a | 11 mi |
CDP: census-designated place, an unincorporated community mapped for statistics.
Langlade County next to its neighbors
Menominee County is closest, 27 miles from center to center; the sixth, Marathon County, is 42 miles off. Income ranges from $61,071 in Forest County to $77,884 in Marathon County; all six of these neighbors top Langlade County's median.
| Adjacent area | How far | HH income (median) | Rent (median) | Owner share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langlade County | - | $55,878 | $702/mo | 77% |
| Menominee County, WI | 27 mi | $62,108 | $626/mo | 76% |
| Forest County, WI | 32 mi | $61,071 | $594/mo | 82% |
| Lincoln County, WI | 33 mi | $68,164 | $755/mo | 80% |
| Shawano County, WI | 36 mi | $66,479 | $821/mo | 78% |
| Oneida County, WI | 39 mi | $69,371 | $885/mo | 82% |
| Marathon County, WI | 42 mi | $77,884 | $999/mo | 73% |
Debt-to-income at Langlade County's medians
Here is the Langlade County median household run through a simple DTI check. Your numbers will differ.
- Median income divided by twelve: $4,656 before taxes
- Less median rent of $702, which is 15% of it
- 40% debt-to-income limit: $1,161 left for all other debt payments
Car, student loan and card payments come out of that room first. Try your own numbers in the calculator.
Borrowing situations common in Langlade County
The county's numbers point to a few situations that come up often for Langlade County borrowers.
- Retirees. At a median age of 48.7, many borrowers here rely on award letters as proof of income; favor no prepayment penalty.
- Rent squeeze. 47% of renters spend 30%+ of income on rent; borrow only if the loan cuts what you pay overall.
- Know your credit. Review all three bureau reports for free (AnnualCreditReport.com).
People and households in Langlade County
Degree holders: 17% of adults over 25. 5.1% of residents have no health coverage.
| Residents | Langlade County | Wisconsin | Middle U.S. county |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.7 | 40.2 | 41.5 |
| Bachelor's or higher | 17.0% | 33.4% | 22.2% |
| No high school diploma | 9.0% | 6.4% | n/a |
| No health insurance | 5.1% | 5.2% | 7.8% |
| No vehicle | 6.2% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Work from home | 7.5% | 13.1% | 8.7% |
| Poverty rate | 13.5% | 10.6% | 13.2% |
| Unemployment (ACS) | 3.5% | 3.2% | 4.4% |
| Travel time to work | Workers |
|---|---|
| Under 15 min | 46.2% |
| 15 to 29 min | 25.4% |
| 30 to 44 min | 11.3% |
| 45 to 59 min | 9.8% |
| 60+ min | 7.4% |
Who licenses lenders for Langlade County residents
No county office licenses personal lenders. For Langlade County, check the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions. Problems with a lender can also go to the CFPB. See the Wisconsin state guide for the statewide picture.
Before you sign
Four checks before you sign anything:
- Get a written quote for whatever you are paying for in Langlade County.
- Line up offers side by side: APR, fees in dollars, total cost.
- Verify the Wisconsin license before giving out your Social Security number.
- Read the final agreement; it must match the offer.
More guides for Langlade County
For statewide rules and data, see the Wisconsin guide.
Frequently asked questions
How much do households in Langlade County earn?
The median is $55,878; 24% earn $100,000 or more and 30% under $35,000. A lender uses your own documented income, not this figure.
What do renters pay in Langlade County?
$702 a month at the median, about 15% of median household income.
I live in a small Langlade County town. Is this my guide?
Yes. If your town has no city guide, this county page is the local one; it covers Antigo, Post Lake, White Lake, Elcho, Summit Lake.
Does my county matter to the questionnaire?
Only your state does. Whether you live in Langlade County or elsewhere in Wisconsin, the same rules apply.
Where can someone in Langlade County check a lender's license?
With the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions. If a lender is unlicensed or asks for a fee before funding, walk away.