Eagle Lake, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Lake County County

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

164 Population 273/sq mi density

50°F Avg Temperature

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

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

C+

Education

2.9 / 5.0

23.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Eagle Lake, IL

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+

23.3%

31% below

100.0% high school+

Unemployment

0.0%

100% below

0.0% poverty rate

Obesity Rate

19.7%

39% below

6.7% smoking rate

Avg Temperature

50°F

How Eagle Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty

Bachelor's

69%

Unemployment

Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Eagle Lake a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.9 / 5.0 - Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

23.3% of adults in Eagle Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Eagle Lake has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population164

Median Age33.7 yrs

Density273/mi²

Male / Female61% / 39%

Foreign Born33.5%

Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income

Per Capita$18,823

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty0.0%

County GDP$31,242M

Avg Weekly Wage$1,177

Housing

Home Value

Rent

Ownership100.0%

Zillow$310,254

Housing Units36

Rent Burden30.7%

Health

Obesity19.7%

Diabetes5.2%

Smoking6.7%

Heart Disease3.1%

Premature Death10,981/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F

Rain39.9 in/yr

AQI40 (Good)

Elevation724 ft

Education

C+

Bachelor's+23.3%

High School+100.0%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%

Broadband78.2%

Internet Speed110 Mbps

EV Stations2

Libraries26

Did You Know?

The nearest airport is Gary/Chicago International (19 miles).

The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).

Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.

14.6% of the population has a disability.

33.5% of residents are foreign-born.

Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.

There are 1,110 restaurants in the area.

The county recorded 53 fatal vehicle crashes.