At a Glance
Violent Crime
25/100K
549/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
10.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Lakewood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lakewood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lakewood a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Lakewood reports 25 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 549/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
50.0% of adults in Lakewood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lakewood has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population18
Density4/mi²
Male / Female100% / 0%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$15,983M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$186,474
Housing Units1,576
Rent Burden30.3%
Crime
F
Violent25/100K
Property549/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault25/100K
Burglary25/100K
Health
Obesity39.0%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death5,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain39.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation919 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+27.2%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Broadband98.4%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Lakewood was built in 1999.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.1% 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.
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