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Apple Canyon Lake, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Jo Daviess County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
795 Population 214/sq mi density
$103,375 Median Income $57,311 per capita
$319,100 Home Value $311,817 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
132 Violent Crime/100K 1,325 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$103,375 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$319,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
132 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
39.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Apple Canyon Lake, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$103,375
38% above
$57,311 per capita
Home Value
$319,100
13% above
Zillow: $311,817
Violent Crime
132/100K
65% below
1,325/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.3%
17% above
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
15.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14% above
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Apple Canyon Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Apple Canyon Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
138%
Home Value
113%
Poverty
123%
Bachelor's
117%
Unemployment
53%
Crime
35%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Apple Canyon Lake a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Apple Canyon Lake residents earn a median household income of $103,375 , which is 38% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $57,311. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 742 business establishments, including 92 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Apple Canyon Lake is $319,100 , 13% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $311,817. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.

Safety & Crime

Apple Canyon Lake reports 132 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,325/100K.

Education

39.3% of adults in Apple Canyon Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% above the national average). 93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Apple Canyon Lake has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population795
Median Age58.5 yrs
Density214/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$103,375
Per Capita$57,311
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty15.2%
County GDP$1,138M
Avg Weekly Wage$900

Housing

A+
Home Value$319,100
Rent
Ownership89.0%
Zillow$311,817
Housing Units1,009
Rent Burden29.4%

Crime

F
Violent132/100K
Property1,325/100K

Health

Obesity36.7%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,364/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain39.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation839 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+39.3%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+18.8%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute37 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Apple Canyon Lake was built in 1989.
15.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dubuque Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.