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McCullom Lake, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · McHenry County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,087 Population 3,106/sq mi density
$71,000 Median Income $33,825 per capita
$180,700 Home Value $227,082 Zillow
$1,190 Median Rent 30.4% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
90 Violent Crime/100K 1,249 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$71,000 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,700 home value, $1,190/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
90 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher

McCullom Lake, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,000
6% below
$33,825 per capita
Home Value
$180,700
36% below
Zillow: $227,082
Median Rent
$1,190/mo
2% above
30.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
90/100K
76% below
1,249/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.2%
55% below
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
72% above
15.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
12% above
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr

How McCullom Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
94%
Home Value
64%
Rent
102%
Poverty
127%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
172%
Crime
24%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is McCullom Lake a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

McCullom Lake residents earn a median household income of $71,000 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,825. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,928 business establishments, including 645 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in McCullom Lake is $180,700 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $227,082. Median rent is $1,190/month, with 30.4% 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 1960.

Safety & Crime

McCullom Lake reports 90 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,249/100K.

Education

15.2% of adults in McCullom Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

McCullom Lake has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population1,087
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density3,106/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$71,000
Per Capita$33,825
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty15.8%
County GDP$15,983M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060

Housing

A+
Home Value$180,700
Rent$1,190
Ownership64.4%
Zillow$227,082
Housing Units416
Rent Burden30.4%

Crime

F
Violent90/100K
Property1,249/100K

Health

Obesity36.1%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death5,730/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation830 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute31 min
Broadband97.7%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries13

Did You Know?

McCullom Lake was founded in 1955.
The median home in McCullom Lake was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Kenosha Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.0% 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.