The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Powers Lake, WI: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A-
Property Crime Grade	A
Other Crime Grade	B+

Which crimes are included?

$140,234

Cost of Crime™ for Powers Lake, WI

In 2025, crime will cost $595 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Powers Lake in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Powers Lake, WI Safe?

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Powers Lake ranks in the 88th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 88% of cities but less safe than 12%. This analysis applies only to Powers Lake's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Powers Lake is 12.93 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Powers Lake, WI

The total projected cost of crime in Powers Lake for 2025 is $140,234. This translates to approximately $233 per resident and $595 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Powers Lake. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Powers Lake Compared to Other Cities?

Powers Lake, WI:	$233
Ashland, WI:	$873
Jackson, WI:	$174
Wisconsin:	$419
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Powers Lake is $233 per year, which is $231 less than the national average and $186 less than Wisconsin's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Powers Lake:

In Ashland, WI, crime costs $873 per person, which is $640 more than in Powers Lake.
In Jackson, WI, crime costs $174 per person, which is $58 less than in Powers Lake

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Powers Lake for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Powers Lake	Cost per Powers Lake Resident
Murder	$39,424	$65
Rape/Sexual Assault	$25,595	$43
Robbery	$4,649	$8
Assault	$13,950	$23
Kidnapping	$8,326	$14
Vehicle Theft	$7,010	$12
Burglary	$4,337	$7
Theft	$12,070	$20
Arson	$1,319	$2
Vandalism	$14,708	$24
Animal Cruelty	$159	$0
Drug Crimes	$8,363	$14
Identity Theft	$325	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$140,234	$233

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Powers Lake, WI

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Powers Lake totals $389,801 ($648 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $530,035 ($880 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Powers Lake crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the city has few retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Powers Lake’s 602 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Powers Lake Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Powers Lake residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.8069
Robbery	0.2455
Rape	0.7012
Murder	0.0348
Total Violent Crime	1.788 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	3.871
Vehicle Theft	0.7520
Burglary	0.7942
Arson	0.0907
Total Property Crime	5.508 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2281
Drug Crimes	1.878
Vandalism	3.420
Identity Theft	0.0698
Animal Cruelty	0.0357
Total "Other" Rate	5.631 (B+)

Individual Powers Lake Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Powers Lake is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Powers Lake.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Twin Lakes, WI	A-	A-	A
Genoa City, WI	A	B+	A
Slades Corner, WI	A-	A	A-
New Munster, WI	A-	B+	A
Pell Lake, WI	A-	A-	A-
Wilmot, WI	B	B	B+
Silver Lake, WI	A-	B+	A
Richmond, IL	A	B	A+
Wheatland, WI	B-	B+	B-
Solon Mills, IL	A+	A-	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Powers Lake is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Yuma, TN	F	D+	D+
Brockton, PA	A+	A	A
Bridgewater, VT	B-	A	A
Brewers, KY	B	B+	B+
Boys Ranch, TX	D	D	D
Brookford, NC	C-	C-	C-
Bovina, MS	A+	A+	A+
Bovina Center, NY	A+	C+	C+
Bode, IA	B-	B	B
Bluff Springs, IL	D	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Powers Lake is safer than the Wisconsin state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Powers Lake, WI average SchoolGrade of C+, with 37% actual proficiency versus 42% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Powers Lake schools on SchoolGrade

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