Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Lake Summerset is a small town in Illinois with a population of 2,240. Residents earn $105,588 per year, which is 41% above the national average.
Based on current data, Lake Summerset receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Lake Summerset stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Lake Summerset is $105,588, which is significantly higher than the national average — 41% above $75,149. This places Lake Summerset among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Lake Summerset is $226,700, 20% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,206 per month. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
29.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Lake Summerset experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches, including 37.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.7% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $105,588 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $43,625 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,142 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,398 |
| Unemployment | 5.2% |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.3% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,870 |
| County GDP | $18,798M |
| Restaurants | 623 |
| Healthcare | 668 |
| Retail | 907 |
| Manufacturing | 521 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,763 |
| 93% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.98% |
| Commute Time | 37.6 min |
| Work from Home | 11.5% |
| Census Median | $226,700 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $303,000 |
| Median List Price | $303,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $84 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.1% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 10 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,206 |
| 4% above US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 87.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,763 |
| 93% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.98% |
| Obesity | 38.0% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.7% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.2% |
| Depression | 24.2% |
| Mental Distress | 18.1% |
| Physical Distress | 11.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.8% |
| Premature Death | 11,176/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 668 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 27 |
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.2 inches |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 37.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 853 ft (260 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,057/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4540°N, 89.3901°W |
| County FIPS | 17201 |
Winner: Democrat by 0.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 29.5% |
| 12% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,057/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 12 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 668 |
| Restaurants | 623 |
| Retail Stores | 907 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 27 |
| Avg Commute | 37.6 min |
| Work from Home | 11.5% |