Lake County, IL
Living in Lake County
Bikeability44
Walkability45
Commute30
Public Transit53
Affordability27
Public Safety86
Airports91
Hospitals69
Colleges45
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools4
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
701kPopulation+4.3k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
45%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
73%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian8%
Black7%
Caucasian62%
Hispanic or Latino22%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate21%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree27%
Graduate degree19%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$89kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more17%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector79%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Military2%
Sales and office22%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$265kMedian Home Value-$22k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$1kMedian Monthly Rent+$201 (2010–19)
68%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached10%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K13%
$750K to $999K5%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity12%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas86%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lake County
United States45
Illinois50
Property Crime in Lake County
United States48
Illinois43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(44%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton56%
Donald Trump36%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 2 | 11 |
| Feb | 26 | 2 | 9 |
| Mar | 35 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 47 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 3 | 2 |
| Dec | 26 | 2 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lake County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding65
Tornado11
Coastal Flooding10
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lake County, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lake County, IL
Arlyn Day School
20 miles, SW
Shelia Daniels Christian Academy
20 miles, W
St Anastasia Catholic School
21 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Lake County, IL
Lake Forest College
21 miles, W
Northwestern University
23 miles, SW
Trinity International University-Illinois
24 miles, W
Loyola University Chicago
25 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lake County, IL
Vista Medical Center East
20 miles, W
Midwestern Region Med Center
22 miles, NW
Lake Behavioral Hospital
22 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Lake County, IL
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
34 miles, SW
Chicago Midway International Airport
41 miles, SW
General Mitchell International Airport
49 miles, NW
South Bend International Airport
72 miles, SE