Wauconda, IL
Living in Wauconda
Bikeability24
Walkability22
Commute21
Public Transit37
Affordability32
Public Safety87
Airports92
Hospitals91
Colleges60
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools16
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
14kPopulation+646 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
41%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
70%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black1%
Caucasian70%
Hispanic or Latino23%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate22%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree28%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$81kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
35 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more11%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector81%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts43%
Sales and office20%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation3%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$227kMedian Home Value-$17k (2010–19)
35%Built 2000 or Later
$1kMedian Monthly Rent+$211 (2010–19)
70%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached12%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200932%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K19%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity14%
Utility gas85%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wauconda
United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Lake County15
Property Crime in Wauconda
United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Lake County20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton51%
Donald Trump41%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 2 | 10 |
| Feb | 26 | 2 | 9 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 4 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Dec | 26 | 2 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wauconda
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding62
Tornado10
Coastal Flooding9
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wauconda, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wauconda, IL
Da Vinci Waldorf School
1 miles, W
Frassati Catholic Academy
4 miles, E
The Goddard School in Round Lake
4 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Wauconda, IL
Trinity International University-Illinois
14 miles, SE
Lake Forest College
16 miles, E
Judson University
17 miles, SW
Chamberlain University-Illinois
23 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wauconda, IL
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
6 miles, S
Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital
8 miles, W
Advocate Condell Medical Center
9 miles, E
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
14 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Wauconda, IL
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
24 miles, SE
Chicago Midway International Airport
39 miles, SE
General Mitchell International Airport
48 miles, N
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
50 miles, W