RANK #66 / 996 · POP 105,127 · WI
PROJECTED GROWTH: +3.2%
Walworth County, Wisconsin, is often recognized for Lake Geneva, a prominent resort community that has attracted visitors since the late 1800s. Located in southeastern Wisconsin, bordering Illinois, the county is approximately an hour's drive from Milwaukee and Madison, and about 90 minutes from Chicago, making it accessible for commuters. The area maintains a semi-rural atmosphere with rolling hills and numerous lakes, including Delavan Lake and Whitewater Lake, offering extensive outdoor recreation like boating, fishing, and hiking. The community feel varies from the active resort town of Lake Geneva to quieter lakeside villages and agricultural areas.
Life in Walworth County balances small-town living with access to larger urban amenities. The county's public schools are generally well-regarded, with several districts exceeding state and national averages. Transportation within the county is primarily by car, though a shared-ride taxi service, Walworth County Connect, is available. The economy, historically rooted in agriculture and tourism, has diversified to include manufacturing, healthcare, and construction. Recent economic activity includes investments in infrastructure and manufacturing, alongside ongoing efforts to address housing availability and childcare, which support the local workforce.
Above national median (4.7x)
Below national median
Below-average climate & terrain
Above national median (13x)
Housing is fairly valued at 5.5x relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
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| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Foundry Ridge Energy Center (Natural Gas Peaker Plant)
Invenergy
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$324M | Proposed |
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Darien Solar Energy Center
Invenergy (developed), We Energies, Wisconsin Public Service, Madison Gas and Electric (owners)
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$250M | Operating |
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Bluff Creek Liquefied Natural Gas Storage Facility
We Energies
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$200M | Operating |
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Darien Solar Energy Center Battery Storage
Invenergy (developed), We Energies, Wisconsin Public Service, Madison Gas and Electric (owners)
|
$75M | Planned |
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Millennium Headquarters and Warehouse
Millennium (Scherrer Construction)
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$50M | Under Construction |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.
Walworth County has a Boom Town Index score of 94/100, ranking #66 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +3.9% and a median household income of $75,172, it's an above-average county on economic indicators.
The median home value in Walworth County is $254,300 with median rent at $1,034/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.2956, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: -0.8% year-over-year. Job growth: +3.9%. Home values changed +3.9% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 4.81% of Walworth County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.