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Lake Carroll, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Carroll County County

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
763 Population 56/sq mi density
$101,250 Median Income $53,714 per capita
$317,900 Home Value $306,340 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$101,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$317,900 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
36.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Lake Carroll, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$101,250
35% above
$53,714 per capita
Home Value
$317,900
13% above
Zillow: $306,340
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.9%
9% above
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
19% above
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
246 sunny days/yr

How Lake Carroll Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
135%
Home Value
113%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
109%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lake Carroll a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.6 / 5.0 — Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lake Carroll residents earn a median household income of $101,250 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $53,714. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 405 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lake Carroll is $317,900 , 13% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $306,340. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.

Safety & Crime

Lake Carroll reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

Education

36.9% of adults in Lake Carroll hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% above the national average). 94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lake Carroll has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population763
Median Age60.6 yrs
Density56/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$101,250
Per Capita$53,714
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$761M
Avg Weekly Wage$903

Housing

A+
Home Value$317,900
Rent
Ownership99.3%
Zillow$306,340
Housing Units1,001
Rent Burden22.9%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity38.3%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,316/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain40.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation820 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.9%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute28 min
Broadband84.7%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Lake Carroll was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Chicago/Rockford International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.