At a Glance
Median Income
$52,337
$33,558 per capita
Home Value
$125,800
Zillow: $183,802
Median Rent
$1,094/mo
27.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.7%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
15.2% smoking rate
How Vandercook Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Vandercook Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Vandercook Lake a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Vandercook Lake residents earn a median household income of $52,337 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,558. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,104 business establishments, including 259 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Vandercook Lake is $125,800 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $183,802. Median rent is $1,094/month, with 27.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Education
17.7% of adults in Vandercook Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vandercook Lake has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,434
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density968/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$52,337
Per Capita$33,558
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$9,061M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,195
Housing
A+
Home Value$125,800
Rent$1,094
Ownership92.3%
Zillow$183,802
Housing Units2,146
Rent Burden27.8%
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,855/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain32.2 in/yr
Elevation973 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.7%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute18 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations26
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Vandercook Lake was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Capital Region International (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
There are 259 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.