Lakewood, IL
Living in Lakewood
Bikeability65
Walkability24
Commute16
Public Transit58
Affordability4
Public Safety93
Airports89
Hospitals89
Colleges57
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools36
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.8kPopulation+26 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age
61%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
80%Family Households-12% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years32%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate15%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree34%
Graduate degree28%
Households
Family household80%
Householder living alone17%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$144kMedian Household Income+$27k (2010–19)
98%Above Poverty
37 mi Average Commute
94%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K3%
$25K to $49K6%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K or more29%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector74%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts51%
Sales and office27%
Service10%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van80%
Public transportation6%
Taxicab1%
Worked at home11%
Housing
$389kMedian Home Value-$103k (2010–19)
39%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent-$31 (2010–19)
92%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached90%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200931%
Built 1990 to 199927%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K23%
$400K to $499K27%
$500K to $749K19%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity5%
Utility gas95%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lakewood
United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
McHenry County13
Property Crime in Lakewood
United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
McHenry County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump49%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 25 | 2 | 8 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 48 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 25 | 2 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lakewood
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding43
Tornado13
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lakewood, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lakewood, IL
St Thomas the Apostle School
3 miles, E
Faith Lutheran High School
3 miles, E
Lord & Savior Lutheran School
3 miles, N
Immanuel Lutheran School
3 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Lakewood, IL
Judson University
12 miles, SE
Trinity International University-Illinois
26 miles, E
Chamberlain University-Illinois
26 miles, SE
Northern Illinois University
28 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lakewood, IL
Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital
9 miles, NE
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
11 miles, E
Advocate Sherman Hospital
11 miles, S
Presence Saint Joseph Hospital-Elgin
13 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Lakewood, IL
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
30 miles, SE
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
36 miles, W
Chicago Midway International Airport
44 miles, SE
General Mitchell International Airport
56 miles, NE