Lake Summerset, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Winnebago County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
2,240 Population 1,057/sq mi density
$105,588 Median Income $43,625 per capita
$226,700 Home Value $259,436 Zillow
$1,206 Median Rent 36.9% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$105,588 median income, 9.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$226,700 home value, $1,206/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Lake Summerset, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$105,588
41% above
$43,625 per capita
Home Value
$226,700
20% below
Zillow: $259,436
Median Rent
$1,206/mo
4% above
36.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.5%
12% below
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
9.6%
167% above
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
18% above
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Lake Summerset Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
141%
Home Value
80%
Rent
104%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
88%
Unemployment
267%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lake Summerset a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lake Summerset residents earn a median household income of $105,588 , which is 41% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,625. The unemployment rate stands at 9.6% (167% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,870 business establishments, including 623 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lake Summerset is $226,700 , 20% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $259,436. Median rent is $1,206/month, with 36.9% 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 1991.

Education

29.5% of adults in Lake Summerset hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% below the national average). 95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lake Summerset has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population2,240
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density1,057/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$105,588
Per Capita$43,625
Unemployment9.6%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$18,798M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,142

Housing

A+
Home Value$226,700
Rent$1,206
Ownership87.8%
Zillow$259,436
Housing Units1,096
Rent Burden36.9%

Health

Obesity38.0%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death11,176/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain38.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation853 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.5%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute38 min
Broadband96.3%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries12

Did You Know?

The median home in Lake Summerset was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Southern Wisconsin Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
There are 623 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 27 fatal vehicle crashes.