Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Lakemoor is a small city in Illinois with a population of 5,878. Residents earn $96,929 per year, which is 29% above the national average.
Based on current data, Lakemoor receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Lakemoor offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lakemoor is $96,929, 29% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
The median home value in Lakemoor is $261,300, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,711 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Lakemoor is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 83 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 600 per 100,000, 69% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 39.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Lakemoor experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches, including 34.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 87.0% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 13.0% |
| 3% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $96,929 |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $42,703 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,060 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $93,804 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.7% |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,928 |
| County GDP | $15,983M |
| Restaurants | 645 |
| Healthcare | 846 |
| Retail | 816 |
| Manufacturing | 432 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,712 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.33% |
| Commute Time | 33.8 min |
| Work from Home | 15.4% |
| Census Median | $261,300 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $282,497 |
| Median List Price | $319,900 |
| Median List Price | $319,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $177 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.0% |
| Price Drops | 8.3% |
| Inventory | 12 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,711 |
| 47% above US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 60.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,712 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.33% |
| Obesity | 32.6% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.2% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.9% |
| Depression | 21.5% |
| Mental Distress | 16.2% |
| Physical Distress | 10.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.8% |
| Premature Death | 5,730/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 846 |
| Total Violent | 83.3/100K |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 83.3/100K |
| Total Property | 599.6/100K |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 133.2/100K |
| Theft | 466.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.0 inches |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 34.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 753 ft (230 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,113/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3389°N, 88.2027°W |
| County FIPS | 17111 |
Winner: Republican by 5.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 39.7% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,113/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 5 |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 846 |
| Restaurants | 645 |
| Retail Stores | 816 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Avg Commute | 33.8 min |
| Work from Home | 15.4% |