Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Lake Camelot is a small town in Illinois with a population of 1,744. Residents earn $128,333 per year, which is 71% above the national average.
Based on current data, Lake Camelot receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing. Lake Camelot stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Lake Camelot is $128,333, which is significantly higher than the national average — 71% above $75,149. This places Lake Camelot among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Lake Camelot is $220,300, 22% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 38.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Lake Camelot experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches, including 26.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $128,333 |
| 71% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,305 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,438 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $80,771 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,972 |
| County GDP | $16,966M |
| Restaurants | 468 |
| Healthcare | 543 |
| Retail | 638 |
| Manufacturing | 138 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,031 |
| 129% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.65% |
| Commute Time | 23.1 min |
| Work from Home | 15.7% |
| Census Median | $220,300 |
| 22% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,031 |
| 129% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.65% |
| Obesity | 31.5% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.2% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.0% |
| Depression | 24.0% |
| Mental Distress | 17.4% |
| Physical Distress | 11.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.2% |
| Premature Death | 10,362/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 80.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 543 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.6 inches |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 26.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 616 ft (188 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,002/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6351°N, 89.7530°W |
| County FIPS | 17143 |
Winner: Democrat by 4.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 38.5% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,002/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 543 |
| Restaurants | 468 |
| Retail Stores | 638 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Avg Commute | 23.1 min |
| Work from Home | 15.7% |