Lake City, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Moultrie County County

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
103 Population 264/sq mi density
53°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Lake City, IL

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
9.7%
71% below
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
8% above
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Lake City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
29%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lake City a Good Place to Live?

D
1.8 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

9.7% of adults in Lake City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lake City has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population103
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density264/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans24.3%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$74,346
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$981M
Avg Weekly Wage$992

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$157,092
Housing Units22
Rent Burden22.9%

Health

Obesity34.8%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,830/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain36.4 in/yr
Elevation686 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.7%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Lake City was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.