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Lake Catherine, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · McHenry County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,091 Population 1,199/sq mi density
$94,821 Median Income $54,255 per capita
$237,100 Home Value $339,403 Zillow
$1,250 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 261 sunny days/yr
111 Violent Crime/100K 1,563 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$94,821 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$237,100 home value, $1,250/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
111 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Lake Catherine, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$94,821
26% above
$54,255 per capita
Home Value
$237,100
16% below
Zillow: $339,403
Median Rent
$1,250/mo
7% above
26.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
111/100K
71% below
1,563/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.9%
23% below
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
72% above
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
8% above
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
261 sunny days/yr

How Lake Catherine Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
126%
Home Value
84%
Rent
107%
Poverty
32%
Bachelor's
77%
Unemployment
172%
Crime
29%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lake Catherine a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lake Catherine residents earn a median household income of $94,821 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $54,255. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,928 business establishments, including 645 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lake Catherine is $237,100 , 16% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $339,403. Median rent is $1,250/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.

Safety & Crime

Lake Catherine reports 111 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,563/100K.

Education

25.9% of adults in Lake Catherine hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lake Catherine has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population1,091
Median Age50.5 yrs
Density1,199/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$94,821
Per Capita$54,255
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$15,983M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060

Housing

A+
Home Value$237,100
Rent$1,250
Ownership78.3%
Zillow$339,403
Housing Units722
Rent Burden26.3%

Crime

F
Violent111/100K
Property1,563/100K

Health

Obesity34.7%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,730/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days261/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation749 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.9%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute32 min
Broadband97.0%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Lake Catherine was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Kenosha Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 645 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.