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Crystal Lake, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Hancock County County
Crystal Lake, IA
At a Glance
How Crystal Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Crystal Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Crystal Lake a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Crystal Lake residents earn a median household income of $82,500 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,259. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 379 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Crystal Lake is $86,000 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $88,960. Median rent is $830/month, with 25.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Crystal Lake reports 302 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 20% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,260/100K.
Education
10.4% of adults in Crystal Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Crystal Lake has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.