Eagle Lake, IL

Illinois · Lake County · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin Metro

Eagle Lake is a small town in Illinois with a population of 164.

Data updated April 2026

1.9 /5.0

D Poor

164 Population 273/sq mi density

50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr

67 Violent Crime/100K 1,029 property/100K

Overall

1.9 / 5.0

Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

67 violent crimes/100K (82% below avg)

C+

Education

2.9 / 5.0

23.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Violent Crime 67/100K

82% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 23.3%

31% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 19.7%

39% lower than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

How Eagle Lake Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population164

Median Age33.7 yrs

Density273/mi²

Male / Female61% / 39%

Largest GroupWhite 39%

Veterans72.0%

Economy

Per Capita$18,823

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty0.0%

County GDP$31,242M

Housing

Ownership100.0%

Zillow$310,254

Housing Units36

Rent Burden30.7%

Crime

Violent67/100K

Property1,029/100K

Health

Obesity19.7%

Uninsured4.1%

Smoking6.7%

Depression12.5%

Heart Disease3.1%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)

AQI43 (Good)

Rain42.1 in/yr

Sunny Days275/yr

Elevation724 ft (221 m)

Education

C+

Bachelor's+23.3%

High School+100.0%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score6.08

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%

Broadband55.0%

EV Stations2

Libraries26

Is Eagle Lake a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Eagle Lake receives an overall livability score of 1.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of D. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Eagle Lake faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Safety & Crime

Eagle Lake is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 67 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,029 per 100,000, 47% below the national average.

Education

23.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Eagle Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches, including 28.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Eagle Lake has a population of 164 with a density of 273 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles. The median age is 33.7 years, 13% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 39% female and 61% male. The city is predominantly White (39%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 19% of residents, while 81% speak Spanish. 72.0% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 19.0% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 100.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

164

Total Population

273

People / sq mi

33.7yrs

Median Age

13% below US avg

0.6mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 61%

Female 39%

Race & Ethnicity

Eagle Lake vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 19.0%

76% below US avg

Spanish 81.0%

504% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Eagle Lake vs U.S. Average

Per capita income is $18,823 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,177, 18% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 11,872 business establishments, including 1,110 restaurants. The cost of living index is 100, roughly in line with the national average. 14.5% of workers work from home.

Income: Eagle Lake vs U.S.

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Income


Per Capita Income	$18,823
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,177
IRS Avg AGI	$69,524
Gini Index	0.453 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Establishments (County)	11,872
County GDP	$31,242M

Business (County)

Restaurants	1,110
Healthcare	1,376
Retail	1,546
Manufacturing	366

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$4,190
	20% above US avg
Cost of Living	100.00 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone	19.3%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	14.5%

Walkability

Zillow estimates the typical home value at $310,254. Fair market rent ranges from $854 for a one-bedroom to $1,063 for a two-bedroom apartment. 100.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 36 total housing units in the city. The average annual property tax is $4,190 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 30.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values


Zillow ZHVI	$310,254

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	30.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$774
1 Bedroom	$854
2 Bedrooms	$1,063
3 Bedrooms	$1,370
4 Bedrooms	$1,561

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	100.0%
Owner-Occupied	100.0%
Renter-Occupied	0.0%
Housing Units	36

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$4,190
	20% above US avg

In Eagle Lake, 19.7% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.2% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 3.1% of residents, below the national average. 17.3% have high blood pressure. 6.7% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 10.6% report binge drinking. 14.5% are physically inactive, below the national average. 12.5% report depression (below the 20.0% national average). 10.4% experience frequent mental distress. 4.1% of residents lack health insurance (below the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,971. The dentist ratio is 1:1,576. 92.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.3 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Eagle Lake vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	19.7%
	39% below US avg
Diabetes	5.2%
Heart Disease	3.1%
High Blood Pressure	17.3%
Asthma	6.1%
COPD	3.5%
Cancer	4.8%
Stroke	1.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	6.7%
	52% below US avg
Binge Drinking	10.6%
Physical Inactivity	14.5%
Depression	12.5%
Mental Distress	10.4%
Physical Distress	6.9%
Short Sleep	20.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	100.0%
Uninsured	4.1%
	52% below US avg
Primary Care	1:1,971
Dentists	1:1,576
Mental Health	1:434
Checkup Rate	45.9%
Dental Visits	40.8%
Premature Death	10,981/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.3/10
Exercise Access	92.6%
Healthcare Facilities	1,376

Eagle Lake has a violent crime rate of 67 per 100,000 residents, 82% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,029 per 100,000, 47% below the U.S. average. The county recorded 53 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Eagle Lake receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Eagle Lake vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	67.1/100K
	82% below US avg

Property Crime

Total Property	1,029.1/100K
	47% below US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	53
Avg Accident Severity	0.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Eagle Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The area receives 28.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 724 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	49.8°F
	8% below US avg
January Average	23°F (-5°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	724 ft (221 m)
Area	0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density	273/sq mi
Coordinates	41.3703°N, 87.5552°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Lake County County
Nearest Airport	Gary/Chicago International (GYY) 19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"

11% above US avg

Snowfall 28.2"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.25"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0452 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)	13.8 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)	1.37 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)	10.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	95.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	48.7 / 100
Community Resilience	73.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very High
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Very High
Landslide	Very Low
Coastal Flood	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 15, 2025.

Jun 28, 2004	12 km NW of Dayton, Illinois	M4.2	113 km
Feb 10, 2010	2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois	M3.8	103 km
Nov 4, 2013	1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois	M3.2	53 km
Jul 15, 2024	2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois	M3.1	101 km
Mar 25, 2015	3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois	M2.9	113 km
Jun 10, 2013	4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois	M2.6	105 km
Mar 15, 2025	6 km W of Dwight, Illinois	M2.6	85 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

586 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 90 fatalities, 1,679 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Aug 28, 1990	EF5	75 km	29
Jun 29, 1979	EF4	59 km	0
Jun 13, 1976	EF4	50 km	2
Apr 21, 1967	EF4	40 km	33
Apr 17, 1963	EF4	50 km	1
Jun 20, 2021	EF3	68 km	0
Jun 22, 2015	EF3	69 km	0
Jun 5, 2010	EF3	38 km	0
Oct 24, 2001	EF3	98 km	1
Mar 27, 1991	EF3	51 km	0
Apr 27, 1984	EF3	68 km	1
Apr 2, 1982	EF3	50 km	0
Mar 12, 1976	EF3	43 km	1
Mar 12, 1976	EF3	61 km	0
Mar 12, 1976	EF3	72 km	0
Mar 12, 1976	EF3	76 km	0
Jun 20, 1974	EF3	15 km	0
May 15, 1968	EF3	84 km	0
Oct 24, 1967	EF3	34 km	0
Nov 26, 1965	EF3	95 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1954	MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN)	Avalanche	3.0 m	7	67 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

12 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,741 ac, 2019).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2019	UNNAMED	1,741	51 km
2019	UNNAMED	1,664	47 km
2000	UNNAMED	1,602	43 km
2021	NORTHEAST PRAIRIE UNIT 3	978	40 km
2024	NORTHEAST PRAIRIE 3 RX	938	40 km
1986	OGDEN DUNS	863	39 km
2021	UNNAMED	738	41 km
2021	MIDDLE GRANT CREEK	700	50 km
2019	UNNAMED	698	40 km
2021	21-INDU TOLLESTON DUNES EAST	594	39 km
2017	UNNAMED	549	50 km
2017	17 INDU COWLES DUNES	522	48 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	23°F (-5°C)	1.6 in	Coldest
February	26°F (-3°C)	1.5 in	Driest
March	37°F (3°C)	2.8 in
April	48°F (9°C)	4.1 in
May	59°F (15°C)	4.0 in
June	69°F (21°C)	4.3 in	Wettest
July	74°F (23°C)	3.9 in	Warmest
August	71°F (22°C)	3.7 in
September	64°F (18°C)	3.7 in
October	52°F (11°C)	2.9 in
November	40°F (4°C)	3.3 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	2.6 in

Eagle Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 23°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.5").

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Eagle Lake is located in Lake County. It is classified as Metro / 1 million+, part of a metropolitan area. 23.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 31% below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 6.1 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 52.1% of the vote, a 5.6-point margin. 55.0% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). The area has 2 EV charging stations. There are 26 public libraries serving the community. 1,376 healthcare facilities operate in the area.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 46.5%

D 52.1%

Winner: Democrat by 5.6 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	53
Avg Accident Severity	0.0 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	23.3%
	31% below US avg
High School+	100.0%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%
School Test Score	6.08

C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 1	Metro / 1 million+
Population Density	273/sq mi
Total Area	0.6 sq mi
County	Lake County County

Services

Broadband Access	55.0%
Avg Download Speed	109.9 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	20.1 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	2
Alt Fuel Stations	3
Public Libraries	26
Healthcare Facilities	1,376
Restaurants	1,110
Retail Stores	1,546

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone	19.3%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	14.5%

Average costs for common services in Eagle Lake. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$250 ($150–$400)
Specialist Visit	$350 ($200–$550)
Urgent Care Visit	$200 ($100–$350)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,200 ($800–$5,000)
Dental Cleaning	$130 ($75–$200)
Dental Filling	$250 ($150–$400)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$45 ($25–$75)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$75 ($50–$120)
Brake Pad Replacement	$300 ($150–$500)
Tire Rotation	$40 ($20–$75)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$600 ($400–$1,000)
Battery Replacement	$200 ($100–$350)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$100 ($60–$150)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$90 ($50–$140)
HVAC Repair	$400 ($150–$800)
HVAC System Install	$7,000 ($4,000–$12,000)
Roof Repair	$1,000 ($400–$2,000)
Roof Replacement	$9,000 ($5,500–$15,000)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,500 ($500–$3,500)
Divorce (Contested)	$15,000 ($5,000–$30,000)
DUI Defense	$5,000 ($2,000–$10,000)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,500 ($800–$3,000)
Will Preparation	$500 ($200–$1,000)
Trust Preparation	$2,500 ($1,000–$5,000)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$25 ($15–$45)
Women's Haircut	$55 ($30–$100)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$150 ($75–$250)
Manicure	$25 ($15–$45)
Pedicure	$40 ($25–$65)
Massage (1 Hour)	$80 ($50–$130)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$4.10 ($3.00–$5.50)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.50 ($2.50–$5.00)
Loaf of Bread	$3.80 ($2.50–$5.50)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.50 ($3.00–$6.50)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.50 ($4.00–$7.50)
Rice (per lb)	$1.00 ($0.60–$1.80)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$140 ($80–$250)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$70 ($30–$150)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$70 ($40–$120)
Internet (Monthly)	$70 ($40–$100)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$65 ($30–$100)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$85 ($50–$150)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$200 ($75–$500)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$2,000 ($1,200–$3,500)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$70 ($30–$130)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$15 ($8.00–$25)
Car Registration (Annual)	$100 ($30–$250)
Driver's License Renewal	$30 ($15–$75)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,200 ($600–$2,500)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$1,000 ($500–$2,000)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$400 ($200–$700)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$50 ($25–$100)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$1,000 ($400–$2,500)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$12,500 ($5,000–$30,000)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$60 ($30–$100)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$100 ($50–$200)
Dog Grooming	$60 ($30–$100)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$40 ($20–$75)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$300 ($150–$500)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$200 ($100–$400)

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Top Industries in Lake County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance	33,182	1,358	$62,062	1.21
Retail Trade	22,724	1,514	$36,314	1.19
Manufacturing	22,497	419	$107,985	1.43
Accommodation & Food Services	20,825	1,090	$24,050	1.20
Construction	11,594	1,076	$86,002	1.15
Transportation & Warehousing	9,299	580	$62,463	1.15
Administrative & Waste Services	8,986	637	$52,483	0.80
Other Services	8,046	1,031	$44,112	1.39
Professional & Technical Services	7,851	1,488	$72,349	0.59
Finance & Insurance	4,573	694	$78,381	0.59
Arts & Entertainment	3,368	150	$32,018	1.05
Educational Services	3,009	176	$42,519	0.76
Management of Companies	2,328	72	$104,196	0.72
Real Estate	1,796	456	$59,105	0.60
Information & Technology	901	112	$75,020	0.25
Agriculture & Forestry	260	29	$33,996	0.17
Mining & Oil/Gas	75	8	$98,760	0.10

Radio Stations near Eagle Lake

38 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
103.5 KISS FM - WKSC-FM Chicago	pop, top 40	AAC
WCPT 820 AM Willow Springs, IL	progressive talk	MP3 64 kbps
Super CFL Radio - Chicago,IL	"chicago's greatest hits ", 70s disco	MP3 320 kbps
011.fm – House of Hair	80s hard rock, hair metal	MP3 192 kbps
Smooth Jazz WNUA Chicago	—	MP3 128 kbps
WCPT 820 Heartland Signal Progresive Talk, Willow Springs IL	chicago, illinois	MP3 64 kbps
Moody Radio WMBI 90.1 FM	—	MP3 96 kbps
Rebel Radio	—	MP3 256 kbps
Klove	gospel	AAC+ 64 kbps
Plus Radio '90	90s, devedesete	AAC+ 64 kbps
Plus Radio Narodna	folk, narodna	AAC+ 64 kbps
Plus Radio Klinci	kids	AAC+ 80 kbps
Audio Noir	audio drama, old time radio	MP3 48 kbps
WLIT 93.9 FM - Chicago, IL	aor / slow rock / soft rock (adult-orientated rock e.g. the eagles.), love songs	AAC
Smooth Jazz WNUA 95.5 Chicago, IL	oldies, smooth jazz	MP3 128 kbps
WCHI-HD2 Big 95.5 FM - Chicago, IL	country, new country	AAC
fubu radio	dj, hip hop	MP3 192 kbps
WSRB 106.3 FM Chicago's R&B - Lansing, IL	rap hiphop rnb, soul	AAC 64 kbps
Radio Chrystusa Króla Chicago	—	MP3 160 kbps
WJOB 1230 AM - 104.7 FM Hammond, IN	local talk, sports talk	MP3 128 kbps
WFMT Classical AAC 256	chicago, classical	AAC 258 kbps
Plus Radio Rock	rock	AAC+ 64 kbps
Ancient Faith Music	—	AAC+ 96 kbps
RebelRadio.com Chicago	hard rock, heavy metal	MP3 256 kbps
Vocalo Radio	urban contemporary	MP3 128 kbps
WJVX/Oak Lawn-Chicago,IL	"the new sound for old memories"r'n'b hits	MP3 128 kbps
93.9 WLIT-FM LITE FM	pop	AAC
Plus Radio Hit	folk, pop folk	AAC+ 64 kbps
Polskie Radio 1030 Chicago	—	MP3 128 kbps
Metaverse Radio Chicago	—	MP3 192 kbps
WCHI 95.5 FM - Chicago, IL	rock	AAC
Hot Wax Radio	indie	MP3 320 kbps
Plus Radio Nostalgija	pop	AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio DePaul	—	AAC+ 56 kbps
Nexus Radio	—	MP3 128 kbps
Cosy 103.7	—	AAC+ 64 kbps
Q101 Chicago's Alternative	alternative, alternative rock	MP3 80 kbps
WGN Radio 720	—	AAC+ 64 kbps

Campgrounds Near Eagle Lake

2 campgrounds found near Eagle Lake.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
Chellberg Farm Picnic Shelters	5.0/5	3	$25–$50
West Beach Picnic Shelters	2.0/5	8	$25

National Parks Near Eagle Lake

16 national parks and monuments found near Eagle Lake.

Park	Type	Fee
Bass Lake State Beach	State Park	Free
Calumet Park	State Park	Free
Channahon State Park	State Park	Free
Gebhard Woods State Park	State Park	Free
Indiana Dunes National Park	National Park	$20
Indiana Dunes State Park	State Park	Free
Lake Park Expansion	State Park	Free
Morraine Hills State Park	State Park	Free
Presidential Park	State Park	Free
Prophetstown State Park	State Park	Free
Pullman National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Silver Springs	State Park	Free
Tippecanoe River State Park	State Park	Free
Warren Dunes State Park	State Park	Free
Warren Woods State Park	State Park	Free
William G. Stratton State Park	State Park	Free

Trails Near Eagle Lake

1 trails found near Eagle Lake.

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
BAILEY BRIDGE TRAIL	2.2	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes

Historical Trends — Eagle Lake

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Year	Population	Median Income
2021	86	—
2023	164	—

Museums in Eagle Lake

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
SCHAAF TRUCK AND TRACTOR MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		8154647395	$390,009
LAKE COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	COURTHOUSE SQUARE SUITE 205	2196623975	$250,860
UNION STREET GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		7087542601	$132,314
MIDWEST CARVERS MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		7083316011	$8,764
CEDAR LAKE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	7408 CONSTITUTION AVENUE	2193746157	$7,297
NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		2199442661	$1,499
AMERICAN MUSEUM OF MILITARY VEHICLES	GENERAL MUSEUM
BAGPIPE MUSIC MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		7089221756
BREMEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF TINLEY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	6727 174TH ST	7084294210
CALUMET CITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	760 WENTWORTH AVE	7088329390
CALUMET CITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7088329390
CHICAGOLAND HISTORICAL BUS MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7088891426
CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF CEDAR LAKE	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM		2193746157
CHRISTOPHER ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM
DYER HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1 TOWN SQ	2198656108
FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF WILL COUNTY	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	27064 S DUTTON ROAD	8157278700
GARY CHILDREN'S MUSEUM	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
GARY HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	2409 W 5TH AVE
GRANT PARK AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	119 S MAIN	8007474837
GRIFFITH HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
HAMMOND HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2199315100
HESSVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2199315100
HOMEWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7087991896
HONORABLE ELIJAH MUHAMMAD COMMERATIVE CENTER	GENERAL MUSEUM	233 BRENNER COURT	3126351020
IRONS OAKS ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER	GENERAL MUSEUM		7084812330
JOHN DILLINGER MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		2199897770
LAKE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2196623975
LANSING HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	831 NORTH WASHINGTON AVENUE
MARKHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7083318685
MATTESON HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7087483033
NATHAN MANILOW SCULPTURE PARK	GENERAL MUSEUM		7085345000
NORTHWEST INDIANA RAILROAD PRESERVATION SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
NORTHWEST INDIANA WOMENS MUSEUM OF GARY INDIANA	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM
PARK FOREST HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7087487672
PEOTONE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	427 W CORNING AVE	7083284072
PLANETARIUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	2300 - 173RD STREET
ROSS TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SOUTH HOLLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7084746300
SOUTH LAKE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SOUTH SUBURBAN GENEALOGICAL & HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7083353340
SOUTH SUBURBAN HERITAGE ASSOCIATION	GENERAL MUSEUM		7087988021
STEAM POWERED PRESERVATION SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
THORNTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	114 N HUNTER STREET	7088776569
THORNTON TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
THREE-CREEKS HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Libraries in Eagle Lake

Name	Address	Annual Visits
LAKE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY	1919 WEST 81ST AVENUE	1,411,529
CALUMET CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY	660 MANISTEE AVENUE	314,610
HOMEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	17917 DIXIE HIGHWAY	232,577
HAMMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY	564 STATE STREET	208,884
CROWN POINT COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY	122 NORTH MAIN STREET	201,916
GRANDE PRAIRIE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	3479 WEST 183RD STREET	190,000
FLOSSMOOR PUBLIC LIBRARY	1000 STERLING AVENUE	188,800
MARKHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY	16640 SOUTH KEDZIE AVENUE	185,000
SOUTH HOLLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY	16250 WAUSAU AVENUE	177,300
LANSING PUBLIC LIBRARY	2750 INDIANA AVENUE	159,815
CHICAGO HEIGHTS FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY	25 WEST FIFTEENTH STREET	149,140
MATTESON PUBLIC LIBRARY	801 SOUTH SCHOOL AVENUE	140,200
PARK FOREST PUBLIC LIBRARY	400 LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD	122,683
ACORN PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	15624 SOUTH CENTRAL AVENUE	105,995
GLENWOOD-LYNWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	19901 STONY ISLAND AVENUE	104,962
RICHTON PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	4045 SAUK TRAIL	98,530
HARVEY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	15441 TURLINGTON AVENUE	85,500
LOWELL PUBLIC LIBRARY	1505 EAST COMMERCIAL AVENUE	83,753
CRETE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	1177 NORTH MAIN STREET	81,528
NEWTON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY	9444 NORTH 315 WEST	53,820
STEGER-SOUTH CHICAGO HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	54 EAST 31ST STREET	50,506
NANCY L MCCONATHY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	21737 JEFFREY AVENUE	40,126
BEECHER COMMUNITY LIBRARY	660 PENFIELD STREET	40,000
PEOTONE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	515 NORTH FIRST STREET	36,503
UNIVERSITY PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	1100 BLACKHAWK DRIVE	25,000
EDWARD CHIPMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY	126 NORTH LOCUST STREET	14,560
THORNTON PUBLIC LIBRARY	115 EAST MARGARET STREET	5,000
GRANT PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY	107 WEST TAYLOR STREET	2,003

Farmers Markets in Eagle Lake

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Chicago Heights Corner Market	160 West Joe Orr Road	06/07/2014 to 09/27/2014	Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
CIty of Momence	123 W. River St.	07/16/2014 to 10/15/2014	Wed: 3:30 PM-;		Visit
Country Club Hills Farmers Market	4200 W. 183rd St.				Visit
Crete European Market	1321 Main St.
Crown Point Farmers Market	South Main Street				Visit
Flossmoor Farmers Market	1000 Sterling Ave	06/13/2014 to 10/17/2014	Fri: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
Highland Street Market	3001 Ridge Road	06/06/2015 to 10/17/2015	Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
Homewood Farmers Market	2020 Chestnut Rd	05/24/2014 to 10/11/2014	Sat: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
Lan-Oak Park District Farmer's Market	Ridge & Grant Street	June to August	Wed:4:00 PM - 7:00 PM;		Visit
Lowell Farmers Market	8402 W 159th Ave		Sat: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM;		Visit
Market of Life	3510 W 15th Ave	05/22/2020 to 07/24/2020	Fri: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM;
Momence Farmer's Market	123 W. River St.	06/15/2016 to 08/17/2016	Wed: 3:30 PM-6:30 PM;		Visit
Munster Farmer's Market	1005 N Centennial Drive	05/04/2014 to 09/28/2014	Sun: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
Oak Forest Park District Farmer's Market	4850 W 159th St	05/31/2014 to 10/03/2015	Sat: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
South Holland's Town Center Market Place		06/11/2016 to 10/01/2016	Sat: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Tinley Park Farmers Market	Metra Station 173rd & Oak Park Ave.
Village of Park Forest Farmers' Market	271 Lakewood Blvd	05/07/2016 to 10/29/2016	Sat: 7:00 AM-12:00 PM;		Visit
Village of Thornton Market in the Park	102 Hubbard St	06/17/2015 to 09/30/2015	Wed: 8:00 AM-2:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Winfield Farmers Market	10645 Randolph St.	06/29/2016 to 09/14/2016	Wed: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM;		Visit

Breweries in Eagle Lake

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
18th Street Brewery	Brewery	5417 Oakley Ave	2199398802	Visit
350 Brewing	Brewery	7144 183rd St		Visit
Brew and Blooms	Brewer Equipment Supplies & Services	7205 Calumet Ave
City Beverage LLC	Markham Il, Beverages, Malt Beverages, Markham Malt Beverages, Malt Beverages In Markham Il, Manufac	2064 W 167th St	7083334360
Flossmoor Station Brewing Co	Restaurants, Pubs, Breweries	1035 Sterling Ave
One Trick Pony	Microbreweries, Breweries	17845 Chappel Ave
Three Floyds Brewery & Pub	In">brewery, In">pub, In>brewery, In>pub, Brewery, Pub, Restaurants, Indiana (in), Munster, Munster	9570 Indiana Pkwy	2199224425	Visit
Three Floyds Brewery & Pub, 3 Floyds Brewery & Pub	Pub, Brewery	9750 Indiana Pkwy	2199224425	Visit
Three Floyds Pub	Munster Restaurants, Brewery / Pub	9700 Indiana Pky	2199224425
Windmill Brewing	Brewery	2121 Gettler St	2194402189	Visit

Cell Towers in Eagle Lake

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
422 NORTH GOVERNORS HIGHWAY (437)	LTOWER	77
422 NORTH GOVERNORS HIGHWAY (437)	LTOWER	77
950 West Goodenow (135637)	LTOWER	76
950 West Goodenow (135637)	LTOWER	76
641 JOLIET ST (53162)	LTOWER	59
641 JOLIET ST (53162)	LTOWER	59
1450 WEST 180TH LANE (61456)	LTOWER	59
1450 WEST 180TH LANE (61456)	LTOWER	59
402 OAKLEY AVENUE (24655)	MTOWER	58
402 OAKLEY AVENUE (24655)	MTOWER	58
10501 WEST 133RD AVENUE (24653)	LTOWER	49
10501 WEST 133RD AVENUE (24653)	LTOWER	49
19870 Stony Island Ave. (424)	MTOWER	49
19870 Stony Island Ave. (424)	MTOWER	49
740 RIVER DRIVE (393)	MTOWER	49
740 RIVER DRIVE (393)	MTOWER	49
9720 INDUSTRIAL DRV (61468)	MTOWER	48
9720 INDUSTRIAL DRV (61468)	MTOWER	48
29824 SOUTH STONEY ISLAND (17207)	LTOWER	46
29824 SOUTH STONEY ISLAND (17207)	LTOWER	46
711 TORRENCE AVENUE	TOWER	45
16259 VAN DAM ROAD ( 370)	LTOWER	31
16259 VAN DAM ROAD ( 370)	LTOWER	31
21701 TORRANCE AVE (135882)	MTOWER	31
21701 TORRANCE AVE (135882)	MTOWER	31
3511 ILLINOIS ST (380)	MTOWER	31
3511 ILLINOIS ST (380)	MTOWER	31

Bridges in Eagle Lake

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1967	51	2,047	F
Culvert	Concrete	2009	30	1,450	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	2011	22	1,200	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1984	51	650	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1992	81	500	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1992	65	422	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1998	79	352	G

Amtrak Stations in Eagle Lake

3 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Dyer, IN	913 Sheffield Avenue	TRAIN
Gary, IN	100 West 4th Avenue	BUS
Homewood, IL	18015 Park Avenue	TRAIN

Superfund Sites Near Eagle Lake

3 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
CHEWTON GLEN ENERGY	COTTAGE GROVE & 17TH STREET	COOK
OASIS INDUSTRIES INC	800 CENTRAL AVENUE	WILL
OIL TECHNOLOGY, INC./U.S. STEEL GARY	ONE NORTH BROADWAY	LAKE

Airports Near Eagle Lake

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Chicago Midway International Airport	MDW	Large Airport
Chicago O'Hare International Airport	ORD	Large Airport
Chicago Executive Airport	PWK	Medium Airport
Dupage Airport	DPA	Medium Airport
Gary/Chicago International Airport	GYY	Medium Airport
Greater Kankakee Airport	IKK	Medium Airport
Michigan City Municipal Airport	MGC	Medium Airport
Porter County Municipal Airport	VPZ	Medium Airport
Alley Oop Airport	—	Small Airport
Ashby Airport	—	Small Airport
Benoit Airport	—	Small Airport
Berns Airport	—	Small Airport
Blackhawk Airport	—	Small Airport
Bodin Airport	—	Small Airport
Bolingbrook's Clow International Airport	—	Small Airport
Braden Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Brookeridge Air Park	—	Small Airport
Bult Field	—	Small Airport
Bushby RLA Restricted Landing Area	—	Small Airport
Chicago Glider Club Gliderport	—	Small Airport
Clarence C Johnson Airport	—	Small Airport
Classic Landings Airport	—	Small Airport
Colman Airport	—	Small Airport
Corn Field	—	Small Airport
Crown Point Airfield	—	Small Airport
Culp Airport	—	Small Airport
Culp Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Dietchweiler Airport	—	Small Airport
Enjoy Field	—	Small Airport
Flying M Airport	—	Small Airport
Gilmore Airport	—	Small Airport
Griffith-Merrillville Airport	—	Small Airport
Gutwein Airport	—	Small Airport
Gutwein Airport	—	Small Airport
Hallmark Airport	—	Small Airport
Hawker Airport	—	Small Airport
Hendrix Airport	—	Small Airport
Hobart Sky Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Hugh Van Voorst Airport	—	Small Airport
Jasper County Airport	RNZ	Small Airport
Johnson Airport	—	Small Airport
Joliet Regional Airport	JOT	Small Airport
Jurassic Landings Ultralightport	—	Small Airport
Kankakee Airport	—	Small Airport
Kentland Municipal Airport	KKT	Small Airport
Lake Village Airport	—	Small Airport
Lansing Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Lewis University Airport	LOT	Small Airport
Lou Abbett Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Lowell Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Eagle Lake

42 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
Beecher Police Department	724 Penfield Street
Calumet City Police Department	1200 Pulaski Road
Chicago Heights Police Department	1601 South Halsted Street
Cook County Sheriff's Police	1343 Ellis Avenue
Country Club Hills Police Department	3700 175th Place
Crete Police Department	1370 Benton Street
Dyer Police Department	2150 Hart Street
Gary Police Department	555 Polk Street
Glenwood Police Department	1 Asselborn Way
Grant Park Police Department	100 East Taylor Street
Hammond Police Department	509 Douglas Street
Harvey Police Department	15301 Dixie Highway
Harvey Police Substation 1	131 East 154th Street
Hazel Crest Police Department	3000 171st Place
Highland Police Department	3315 Ridge Road
Homewood Police Department	17950 Dixie Highway
Lake County Sheriff's Department	2293 North Main Street
Lansing Police Department	2710 East 170th Street
Lowell Police Department	1333 East Commercial Avenue
Lynwood Police Department	21460 Lincoln Highway
Markham Police Department	16313 Kedzie Parkway
Matteson Police Department	20500 South Cicero Avenue
Merrillvilel Police Substation	5474 Broadway
Merrillville Police Department	7820 Broadway
Momence Police Department	123 West River Street
Monee Police Department	5357 West Main Street
Munster Police Department	1001 Ridge Road
NICTD Transit Police Department	5615 Indianapolis Boulevard
Oak Forest Police Department	15440 Central Avenue
Olympia Fields Police Department	20040 Governors Drive
Park Forest Police Department	200 Lakewood Boulevard
Peotone Police Department
Phoenix Police Department	629 East 151st Street
Purdue University Police
Richton Park Police Department
Sauk Village Police Department	21701 Torrence Avenue
Schererville Police Department	25 East Joliet Street
South Chicago Heights Police Department	185 West Sauk Trail
South Holland Police Department	16330 South Park Avenue
Steger Police Department	35 West 34th Street
Thornton Police Department	700 Park Avenue
University Park Police Department	698 Burnham Drive

Treatment Centers in Eagle Lake

30 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Access Behavioral Health - CTF Illinois	Both	708-429-1260 x3274
Access Family Health Society	Substance Abuse	708-754-9687
Apostolic Youth and Family Servs Inc	Substance Abuse	219-981-2937
Awakenings Counseling Center	Substance Abuse	219-791-9083
Carrie Marie Social Service Agency Inc	Substance Abuse	312-468-5336
Christian Community Health Center - Calumet City	Substance Abuse	773-233-4100
Crown Counseling LLC	Substance Abuse	219-663-6353
Dockside Services Inc	Substance Abuse	219-838-8001
Elite Houses of Sober Living - Elite Treatment Center	Substance Abuse	708-755-5117
Family Guidance Centers Inc	Substance Abuse	708-333-8960
Franciscan Alliance Inc - Franciscan Health Dyer	Both	800-783-7663
Fresh Start Counseling Services	Substance Abuse	219-736-5990
Fresh Start Counseling Services	Substance Abuse	219-933-7990
Grand Prairie Services	Both	708-444-1012
Grand Prairie Services	Both	708-754-8815
Grand Prairie Services - Emergency Behav Healthcare Ctr	Mental Health	708-331-0500
Grand Prairie Services - Flossmoor Center	Both	708-799-2200
Great Heights OTP - Calumet City	Substance Abuse	708-862-8156
Heartland Recovery Center	Both	219-690-7025
Heartland Wellness Center	Substance Abuse	219-690-7025
Ibekie Foundation Inc	Both	219-769-4400
Indiana Center for Recovery - Outpatient Services LLC	Substance Abuse	219-327-2977
Integrative Counseling Services	Substance Abuse	219-595-5944
Midwest Treatment Center Inc	Substance Abuse	708-889-9742
Recovery Bound	Substance Abuse	708-310-9109
Recovery Concepts	Substance Abuse	708-335-1155
Regional Health Systems - Lakeside Counseling Center	Both	219-972-0131
Regional Health Systems - Strawhun Center	Both	219-769-4005
Sertoma Centre Inc - Community Mental Health and Counseling	Mental Health	708-748-1951
South Suburban Council on - Alcoholism and Substance Abuse	Substance Abuse	708-647-3333

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Frequently Asked Questions About Eagle Lake

What is the population of Eagle Lake?

Eagle Lake has a population of 164 residents and is located in Illinois. The population density is 273 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.7 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 39% female and 61% male.

Is Eagle Lake expensive to live in?

Eagle Lake has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 100 (baseline: 100).

Is Eagle Lake safe?

Eagle Lake is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 67 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,029 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Eagle Lake receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Eagle Lake?

Eagle Lake has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.1 inches, with 28.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 43.

How is the job market in Eagle Lake?

The job market in Eagle Lake is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,177. There are 11,872 business establishments in the area, including 1,110 restaurants and food service locations.

How are the schools in Eagle Lake?

Schools in Eagle Lake score 6.1 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 23.3% of adults in Eagle Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Eagle Lake?

The obesity rate in Eagle Lake is 19.7% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 6.7% of adults are smokers. 14.5% are physically inactive. 12.5% of residents report depression. 4.1% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 92.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,971.

What are the demographics of Eagle Lake?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Eagle Lake is 39% White. 19% of residents speak only English at home, while 81% speak Spanish. 72.0% of the population are military veterans. 19.0% of residents have a disability. 100.0% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

Beecher, IL 4,837 pop · 3.5 mi Cedar Lake, IN 14,686 pop · 5.9 mi Crete, IL 8,382 pop · 6.0 mi St. John, IN 21,639 pop · 6.7 mi Steger, IL 9,449 pop · 7.8 mi Lake Dalecarlia, IN 1,421 pop · 8.2 mi Sauk Village, IL 9,724 pop · 8.3 mi South Chicago Heights, IL 3,934 pop · 8.9 mi Lowell, IN 10,911 pop · 8.9 mi Dyer, IN 16,400 pop · 9.1 mi University Park, IL 7,109 pop · 9.7 mi Grant Park, IL 1,547 pop · 9.8 mi Ford Heights, IL 1,587 pop · 9.8 mi Schererville, IN 29,627 pop · 9.8 mi

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