Waukegan, IL

Illinois · Lake County · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin Metro

Waukegan is a mid-size city in Illinois with a population of 88,919. Residents earn $70,578 per year, which is 6% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0

B Good

88,919 Population 3,665/sq mi density

$70,578 Median Income $31,667 per capita

$177,600 Home Value $231,782 Zillow

$1,163 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent

51°F Avg Temperature 263 sunny days/yr

383 Violent Crime/100K 2,230 property/100K

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.9 / 5.0

$70,578 median income, 3.6% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$177,600 home value, $1,163/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

383 violent crimes/100K (1% above avg)

C+

Education

2.7 / 5.0

21.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $70,578

6% lower than US avg

Home Value $177,600

37% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 383/100K

1% higher than US avg

Bachelor's+ 21.0%

38% lower than US avg

Median Rent $1,163

0% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 40.2%

25% higher than US avg

Unemployment 3.6%

0% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 10.9%

12% lower than US avg

How Waukegan Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population88,919

Median Age34.6 yrs

Density3,665/mi²

Male / Female51% / 49%

Largest GroupWhite 33%

Veterans4.3%

Economy

B+

Median Income$70,578

Per Capita$31,667

Unemployment3.6%

Poverty10.9%

County GDP$82,869M

Commute26 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$177,600

Rent$1,163

Ownership50.9%

Zillow$231,782

Housing Units32,906

Rent Burden27.7%

Crime

Violent383/100K

Property2,230/100K

Murder1.2/100K

Assault212/100K

Burglary405/100K

Health

Obesity40.2%

Uninsured21.6%

Smoking14.3%

Depression17.3%

Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)

AQI43 (Good)

Rain37.7 in/yr

Sunny Days263/yr

Elevation722 ft (220 m)

Education

C+

Bachelor's+21.0%

High School+76.5%

Graduate+7.5%

School Score6.08

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%

Commute26 min

Broadband88.1%

EV Stations10

Libraries25

Is Waukegan a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Waukegan receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate, high obesity rates. Waukegan offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Waukegan is $70,578, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. 10.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Waukegan is $177,600, 37% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,163 per month. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

The violent crime rate of 383 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 / something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,230 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

21.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 76.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Waukegan experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 263 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches, including 29.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Waukegan has a population of 88,919 with a density of 3,665 people per square mile, spread across 23.9 square miles. The median age is 34.6 years, 11% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.1% female and 50.9% male. The city is predominantly White (33%), with 3.9% Hispanic, 16.1% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 47.1% of residents, while 52.9% speak Spanish. 4.3% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 10.8% of residents have a disability. 85.3% have health insurance coverage.

Population

88,919

Total Population

3,665

People / sq mi

34.6yrs

Median Age

11% below US avg

23.9mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%

Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Waukegan vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 47.1%

40% below US avg

Spanish 52.9%

295% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Waukegan vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Waukegan is $70,578, which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,667 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,751, 22% higher than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 19,967 business establishments, including 1,607 restaurants. The cost of living index is 100, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes. 6.7% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Waukegan vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$70,578
	6% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$31,667
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,751
IRS Avg AGI	$143,679
Gini Index	0.479 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	3.6%
	0% below US avg
Poverty Rate	10.9%
	12% below US avg
Establishments (County)	19,967
County GDP	$82,869M

Business (County)

Restaurants	1,607
Healthcare	2,211
Retail	2,099
Manufacturing	811

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$13,960
	299% above US avg
Cost of Living	100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	7.86%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	26.4 min
Drive Alone	69.9%
Public Transit	2.5%
Work from Home	6.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Waukegan is $177,600, 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $231,782, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 100.5% of their list price, indicating a competitive market where bidding wars are common. Monthly rent averages $1,163 (0% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $854 for a one-bedroom to $1,063 for a two-bedroom apartment. 50.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 32,906 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1968. The average annual property tax is $13,960 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 27.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$177,600
	37% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$231,782
Median List Price	$274,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$274,900
$/Sq Ft	$188
Homes Sold	34
Sale-to-List Ratio	100.5%
Price Drops	18.2%
Inventory	88

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,163
	0% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)	$1,589
Rent Burden	27.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$774
1 Bedroom	$854
2 Bedrooms	$1,063
3 Bedrooms	$1,370
4 Bedrooms	$1,561

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	50.9%
Owner-Occupied	50.9%
Renter-Occupied	49.1%
Housing Units	32,906
Median Year Built	1968

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$13,960
	299% above US avg
Effective Rate	7.86%

In Waukegan, 40.2% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 14.7% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 5.9% of residents. 34.3% have high blood pressure. 14.3% are current smokers. 14.5% report binge drinking. 30.7% are physically inactive, above the national average. 17.3% report depression. 16.6% experience frequent mental distress. 21.6% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:940. The dentist ratio is 1:846. 98.2% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.7 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Waukegan vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	40.2%
	25% above US avg
Diabetes	14.7%
Heart Disease	5.9%
High Blood Pressure	34.3%
Asthma	9.5%
COPD	6.2%
Cancer	5.2%
Stroke	3.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	14.3%
	2% above US avg
Binge Drinking	14.5%
Physical Inactivity	30.7%
Depression	17.3%
Mental Distress	16.6%
Physical Distress	14.3%
Short Sleep	37.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	85.3%
Uninsured	21.6%
	151% above US avg
Primary Care	1:940
Dentists	1:846
Mental Health	1:266
Checkup Rate	74.2%
Dental Visits	52.3%
Premature Death	5,610/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.7/10
Exercise Access	98.2%
Healthcare Facilities	2,211

Waukegan has a violent crime rate of 383 per 100,000 residents, 1% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 211.6 per 100,000, robbery at 146.8, rape at 23.1. The murder rate is 1.2 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,230 per 100,000, 14% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,732, burglary at 405, vehicle theft at 94 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 55 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Waukegan receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Waukegan vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	382.6/100K
	1% above US avg
Murder	1.2/100K
	82% below US avg
Rape	23.1/100K
Robbery	146.8/100K
Assault	211.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	2,229.9/100K
	14% above US avg
Burglary	404.6/100K
Theft	1,731.7/100K
Vehicle Theft	93.6/100K
Arson	23.1/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	55
Traffic Accidents	2,652
Avg Accident Severity	2.2 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Waukegan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. The area receives 29.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 722 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	51.0°F
	6% below US avg
January Average	30°F (-1°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	722 ft (220 m)
Area	23.9 sq mi (61.8 km²)
Population Density	3,665/sq mi
Coordinates	42.3694°N, 87.8709°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Lake County County
Nearest Airport	Kenosha Regional (ENW) 16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.7"

1% below US avg

Snowfall 29.7"

Wettest Month (Aug) 4.02"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.30"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0480 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	96.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	14.1 / 100
Community Resilience	78.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very High
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Very High
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Very High
Landslide	Very Low
Coastal Flood	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.1 on Jul 15, 2024.

Jun 28, 2004	12 km NW of Dayton, Illinois	M4.2	132 km
Feb 10, 2010	2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois	M3.8	68 km
Sep 2, 1999	8 km W of Amboy, Illinois	M3.5	148 km
Nov 4, 2013	1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois	M3.2	63 km
Jul 15, 2024	2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois	M3.1	106 km
Mar 25, 2015	3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois	M2.9	46 km
Jun 10, 2013	4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois	M2.6	67 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

435 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 102 fatalities, 2,127 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Aug 28, 1990	EF5	86 km	29
Apr 27, 1984	EF4	79 km	1
Jun 29, 1979	EF4	99 km	0
Jun 13, 1976	EF4	79 km	2
Sep 28, 1972	EF4	10 km	0
Apr 21, 1967	EF4	78 km	33
Apr 21, 1967	EF4	88 km	24
Apr 21, 1967	EF4	41 km	1
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	45 km	6
Jun 20, 2021	EF3	74 km	0
Jan 7, 2008	EF3	79 km	0
Jan 7, 2008	EF3	43 km	0
Mar 27, 1991	EF3	90 km	0
Apr 27, 1984	EF3	99 km	1
Mar 12, 1976	EF3	91 km	0
Nov 12, 1965	EF3	97 km	0
Jul 19, 1963	EF3	39 km	0
Nov 22, 2010	EF2	90 km	0
Jul 22, 2010	EF2	61 km	0
Jun 21, 2010	EF2	76 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1954	MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN)	Avalanche	3.0 m	7	110 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: IBSP SOUTH F1 RX (690 ac, 2024).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2024	IBSP SOUTH F1 RX	690	6 km
2024	RX-HWY Y - SOUTH	553	98 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	30°F (-1°C)	1.7 in
February	25°F (-4°C)	1.3 in	Coldest, Driest
March	35°F (2°C)	2.5 in
April	46°F (8°C)	3.6 in
May	56°F (14°C)	3.3 in
June	66°F (19°C)	3.7 in
July	72°F (22°C)	3.8 in	Warmest
August	70°F (21°C)	4.0 in	Wettest
September	62°F (17°C)	3.7 in
October	51°F (11°C)	2.4 in
November	38°F (4°C)	2.5 in
December	26°F (-3°C)	2.2 in

Waukegan has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 25°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.3").

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Waukegan is located in Lake County. It is classified as Metro / 1 million+, part of a metropolitan area. 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 38% below the national average of 33.7%. 76.5% have completed high school. 7.5% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 6.1 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 59.7% of the vote, a 20.8-point margin. 88.1% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 10 EV charging stations. There are 25 public libraries serving the community. 2,211 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 69.9% of workers drive alone to work, while 2.5% use public transit.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 38.9%

D 59.7%

Winner: Democrat by 20.8 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	55
Traffic Accidents	2,652
Avg Accident Severity	2.2 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	21.0%
	38% below US avg
High School+	76.5%
Graduate Degree+	7.5%
School Test Score	6.08

C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 1	Metro / 1 million+
Population Density	3,665/sq mi
Total Area	23.9 sq mi
County	Lake County County

Services

Broadband Access	88.1%
Avg Download Speed	126.8 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	9.8 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	10
Alt Fuel Stations	13
Public Libraries	25
Healthcare Facilities	2,211
Restaurants	1,607
Retail Stores	2,099

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	26.4 min
Drive Alone	69.9%
Public Transit	2.5%
Work from Home	6.7%

Average costs for common services in Waukegan. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$250 ($150–$400)
Specialist Visit	$350 ($200–$550)
Urgent Care Visit	$200 ($100–$350)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,200 ($800–$5,000)
Dental Cleaning	$130 ($75–$200)
Dental Filling	$250 ($150–$400)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$45 ($25–$75)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$75 ($50–$120)
Brake Pad Replacement	$300 ($150–$500)
Tire Rotation	$40 ($20–$75)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$600 ($400–$1,000)
Battery Replacement	$200 ($100–$350)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$100 ($60–$150)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$90 ($50–$140)
HVAC Repair	$400 ($150–$800)
HVAC System Install	$7,000 ($4,000–$12,000)
Roof Repair	$1,000 ($400–$2,000)
Roof Replacement	$9,000 ($5,500–$15,000)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,500 ($500–$3,500)
Divorce (Contested)	$15,000 ($5,000–$30,000)
DUI Defense	$5,000 ($2,000–$10,000)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,500 ($800–$3,000)
Will Preparation	$500 ($200–$1,000)
Trust Preparation	$2,500 ($1,000–$5,000)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$25 ($15–$45)
Women's Haircut	$55 ($30–$100)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$150 ($75–$250)
Manicure	$25 ($15–$45)
Pedicure	$40 ($25–$65)
Massage (1 Hour)	$80 ($50–$130)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$4.10 ($3.00–$5.50)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.50 ($2.50–$5.00)
Loaf of Bread	$3.80 ($2.50–$5.50)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.50 ($3.00–$6.50)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.50 ($4.00–$7.50)
Rice (per lb)	$1.00 ($0.60–$1.80)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$140 ($80–$250)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$70 ($30–$150)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$70 ($40–$120)
Internet (Monthly)	$70 ($40–$100)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$65 ($30–$100)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$85 ($50–$150)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$200 ($75–$500)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$2,000 ($1,200–$3,500)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$70 ($30–$130)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$15 ($8.00–$25)
Car Registration (Annual)	$100 ($30–$250)
Driver's License Renewal	$30 ($15–$75)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,200 ($600–$2,500)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$1,000 ($500–$2,000)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$400 ($200–$700)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$50 ($25–$100)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$1,000 ($400–$2,500)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$12,500 ($5,000–$30,000)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$60 ($30–$100)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$100 ($50–$200)
Dog Grooming	$60 ($30–$100)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$40 ($20–$75)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$300 ($150–$500)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$200 ($100–$400)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$1,322
Toddler	$1,068
Preschool	$1,021
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$900
Toddler	$838
Preschool	$763

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Lake County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Manufacturing	52,776	1,028	$144,717	1.95
Retail Trade	36,424	1,874	$55,434	1.11
Health Care & Social Assistance	32,507	1,950	$64,636	0.69
Accommodation & Food Services	25,069	1,478	$30,025	0.84
Administrative & Waste Services	23,865	1,480	$70,615	1.23
Wholesale Trade	22,920	1,144	$138,370	1.77
Professional & Technical Services	18,915	2,982	$112,929	0.83
Finance & Insurance	14,099	944	$130,454	1.05
Construction	12,776	1,956	$90,037	0.74
Management of Companies	11,045	105	$164,492	1.99
Other Services	9,231	1,970	$61,064	0.93
Transportation & Warehousing	8,521	864	$51,354	0.61
Arts & Entertainment	7,252	374	$84,004	1.31
Educational Services	6,122	311	$46,629	0.90
Real Estate	3,345	762	$102,654	0.65
Information & Technology	2,194	290	$110,174	0.36
Utilities	1,693	24	$157,766	1.35
Agriculture & Forestry	431	50	$49,769	0.16
Mining & Oil/Gas	102	9	$101,274	0.08
Unclassified	21	30	$59,523	0.05

Hospitals in Waukegan

Hospital	Type	CMS Rating	Emergency	Phone
VISTA MEDICAL CENTER EAST	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	Yes	(847) 360-3000
LAKE BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL	Psychiatric	—	Yes	(847) 249-3900

Schools in Waukegan

23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Waukegan High School	High	4,355	252	17.3:1
John R Lewis Middle School	Middle	774	63	12.3:1
Miguel Juarez Middle School	Middle	672	46	14.6:1
Glenwood Elementary School	Elementary	641	40	16.0:1
Robert E Abbott Middle School	Middle	630	48	13.1:1
Jack Benny Middle School	Middle	529	34	15.6:1
Edith M Smith Middle School	Middle	503	47	10.7:1
Lyon Magnet Elementary School	Elementary	468	33	14.2:1
North Elem School	Elementary	465	27	17.2:1
Glen Flora Elem School	Elementary	452	31	14.6:1
Carman-Buckner Elem School	Elementary	431	38	11.3:1
Whittier Elem School	Elementary	427	35	12.2:1
Clearview Elem School	Elementary	424	42	10.1:1
LEARN Chtr 9 Campus in Waukegan (Charter)	Elementary	421	36	11.7:1
Little Fort Elem School	Elementary	420	30	14.0:1
Oakdale Elem School	Elementary	405	23	17.6:1
Washington Elem School	Elementary	400	28	14.3:1
H R McCall Elem School	Elementary	385	32	12.0:1
Andrew Cooke Magnet Elem School	Elementary	325	29	11.2:1
Hyde Park Elem School	Elementary	285	19	15.0:1
Greenwood Elem School	Elementary	285	23	12.4:1
John S Clark Elem School	Elementary	240	14	17.1:1
Early Learning Center	—	163	11	14.8:1

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Radio Stations near Waukegan

22 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
103.5 KISS FM WKSC Chicago	hits, hot adult contemporary	AAC
107.5 WGCI	urban contemporary	AAC
91.5 WBEZ-FM	public radio	AAC 64 kbps
WLS 94.7-FM Chicago, IL	classic hits	MP3 80 kbps
Boys Town Live	dance radio	MP3 128 kbps
WMVP 1000 AM - ESPN Chicago, IL	chicago sports, live sports	MP3 64 kbps
WRMN 1410	news, talk	AAC+ 48 kbps
WDCB Jazz	jazz	MP3 128 kbps
CHIRP Radio (WCXP-LP)	independent radio, indie rock	MP3 128 kbps
WBEZ FM 91.5	—	AAC 64 kbps
WFMT Classical AAC 64	chicago, classical	AAC 130 kbps
V100.7	urban contemporary	AAC
WMXM 88.9FM	—	MP3 128 kbps
WLUW 88.7 FM, Chicago Sound Alliance	independent radio, student radio	AAC+ 64 kbps
Polskie Radio 1030 Chicago WNVR	community, entertainment	MP3 128 kbps
Inspiration 1390	gospel	AAC
Plus Radio Zabavna	pop, zabavna	AAC+ 96 kbps
CRIS Radio	—	MP3 128 kbps
WBEZ-HD2 "Vocalo Stream" Chicago, IL	chicago, community radio	MP3 128 kbps
WFMT Classical AAC 128	chicago, classical	AAC 130 kbps
WRTE 90.7 FM	jazz	MP3 128 kbps
mmRadio	70s, 80s	MP3 320 kbps

National Parks Near Waukegan

25 national parks and monuments found near Waukegan.

Park	Type	Fee
Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park	State Park	Free
Allen Valley Siata	State Park	Free
Aztalan State Park	State Park	Free
Big Foot Beach State Park	State Park	Free
Burlington To Kansasville State Trail	State Park	Free
Calumet Park	State Park	Free
Chain O'Lakes State Park	State Park	Free
Channahon State Park	State Park	Free
Clover Valley State Habitat Area - Pr	State Park	Free
Glacial Drumlin State Trail	State Park	Free
Glacial Heritage Area River-Based Cnsvn Area - Public Access	State Park	Free
Hank Aaron State Trail	State Park	Free
Harbor Park Promenade	State Park	Free
Indiana Dunes National Park	National Park	$20
Indiana Dunes State Park	State Park	Free
Kettle Moraine Railroad Siata	State Park	Free
Lake Park Expansion	State Park	Free
Lakeshore State Park	State Park	Free
Morraine Hills State Park	State Park	Free
Ottawa Siata	State Park	Free
Presidential Park	State Park	Free
Pullman National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Richard Bong Recreation Area	State Park	Free
Silver Springs	State Park	Free
White River State Trail	State Park	Free

Historical Trends — Waukegan

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	88,904	$46,469
2015	88,380	$45,845
2017	87,659	$48,551
2019	86,131	$49,803
2021	88,614	$58,844
2023	88,321	$70,578

Museums in Waukegan

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
FEET FIRST EXHIBIT	GENERAL MUSEUM		8475788417	$108,498,726
DEERPATH STUDENT GALLERY	ART MUSEUM			$107,956,191
SONNENSCHEIN & ALBRIGHT GALLERIES	ART MUSEUM			$107,956,191
CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	1000 LAKE COOK ROAD	8478355440	$51,973,972
ART CENTER HIGHLAND PARK	ART MUSEUM		8474321888	$911,244
KENOSHA PUBLIC MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		2626534140	$765,446
ELAWA FARM FOUNDATION	HISTORY MUSEUM	1401 MIDDLEFORK DRIVE	8472341966	$410,010
KENOSHA MILITARY MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM		2626527000	$343,067
RUSSELL MILITARY MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM		8473957020	$343,067
LAKE FOREST-LAKE BLUFF HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8472345253	$227,127
KENOSHA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	220 51ST PL	2626545770	$220,273
DEER PATH ART LEAGUE	ART MUSEUM		8472343743	$154,436
AMERICAS CHILDREN'S MUSEUM ON WHEELS - STORYBUS	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM		8472016476	$148,850
SHORE LINE INTERURBAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$133,670
NORTHBROOK HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1776 WALTERS AVE	8474983404	$67,735
PICKARD COLLECTORS CLUB	ART MUSEUM			$53,194
LAKE BLUFF HISTORY MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM	127 E SCRANTON AVE	8474821571	$38,548
HIGHLAND PARK HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8474327090	$33,103
BUSY BRAINS CHILDREN'S MUSEUM	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM	130 CEDAR AVENUE	2243811239	$27,382
LAKES REGION HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	817 MAIN ST	8473957337	$24,232
GREAT LAKES NAVAL MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	PO BOX 886307	8476883154	$21,471
CHIWAUKEE PRAIRIE PRESERVATION FUND	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	812 -56TH STREET	2626547307	$15,445
GLENCOE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$7,110
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF THE FORT HILL COUNTRY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	601 EAST NOEL DRIVE	8475660650	$3,126
DEERFIELD AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	450 KIPLING PL	8479480680
DINOSAUR DISCOVERY MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		2626534450
ELA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	95 E MAIN ST	8474382086
FORT SHERIDAN HISTORIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
GRAYSLAKE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	164 HAWLEY STREET	8472237663
HELLER NATURE CENTER	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	636 RIDGE RD	8475794182
HIAWATHA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
HIGHWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8476829039
HISTORIC MILLBURN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF BUFFALO GROVE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8474592318
JCC CHICAGO/JCC GAROON GATEWAY TO SCIENCE	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	23280 NORTH OLD MCHENRY ROAD
KENOSHA GARDEN RAILROAD SOCIETY	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER
KENOSHA STREETCAR SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
LAKE COUNTY DISCOVERY MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		8479683400
LAKE COUNTY FARM HERITAGE ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
LAKE FOREST TRUST	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
LAKE VILLA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	223 LAKE AVENUE	8472658266
LAKE ZURICH AREA VETERANS MONUMENT FUND	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
LIBERTYVILLE MUNDELEIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	413 N MILWAUKEE AVE	8473622330
LONG GROVE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	348 OLD MCHENRY RD	8476346155
MARYTOWN/ST. MAXMILLIAN KOLBE SHRINE	GENERAL MUSEUM		8473677800
NEWPORT TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8476230939
PLATEN PRESS PRINTING MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	3051 SHERIDAN ROAD
PLEASANT PRAIRIE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2629256718
PRAIRIE GRASS NATURE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		8477409823
PRINGLE NATURE CENTER	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	9800 COUNTY HIGHWAY M B	2628578008
ROBERT T. WRIGHT COMMUNITY GALLERY OF ART	ART MUSEUM		8475432000
VLIET MUSEUM OF LAKE BLUFF	GENERAL MUSEUM		8474821571
WARBIRD HERITAGE FOUNDATION	NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM	3000 CORPORATE DR	8472448701
WAUKEGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1917 NORTH SHERIDAN ROAD	8473361859
WAUKEGAN HISTORY MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM	1917 NORTH SHERIDAN ROAD	8473361859
WHEELING HISTORICAL MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8475373119
ZION GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	2400 GABRIEL AVE	8478724680
ZION HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8477463806

Libraries in Waukegan

Name	Address	Annual Visits
WAUKEGAN PUBLIC LIBRARY	128 NORTH COUNTY STREET	615,556
KENOSHA PUBLIC LIBRARY	812 56TH ST.	606,311
COOK MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	413 NORTH MILWAUKEE AVENUE	578,397
PALATINE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	700 NORTH NORTH COURT	558,558
WARREN-NEWPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	224 NORTH O'PLAINE ROAD	468,521
LAKE FOREST LIBRARY	360 EAST DEERPATH ROAD	465,032
NORTHBROOK PUBLIC LIBRARY	1201 CEDAR LANE	420,049
INDIAN TRAILS PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	355 SOUTH SCHOENBECK ROAD	374,941
ELA AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	275 MOHAWK TRAIL	362,498
HIGHLAND PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY	494 LAUREL AVENUE	361,047
FREMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	1170 NORTH MIDLOTHIAN ROAD	357,000
VERNON AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	300 OLDE HALF DAY ROAD	327,147
LAKE VILLA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	1001 EAST GRAND AVENUE	300,000
GRAYSLAKE AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	100 LIBRARY LANE	224,723
ZION-BENTON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	2400 GABRIEL AVENUE	196,981
ROUND LAKE AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	906 HART ROAD	180,643
ANTIOCH PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	757 MAIN STREET	175,652
DEERFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY	920 WAUKEGAN ROAD	115,529
GLENCOE PUBLIC LIBRARY	320 PARK AVENUE	111,202
COMMUNITY LIBRARY	24615 89TH ST.	85,848
LAKE BLUFF PUBLIC LIBRARY	123 EAST SCRANTON AVENUE	78,344
HIGHWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY	102 HIGHWOOD AVENUE	53,124
NORTH CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY	2100 ARGONNE DRIVE	42,753

Farmers Markets in Waukegan

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Antioch's Farmers Market	900 Skidmore Drive		Thu: 2:00 PM-6:00 PM;		Visit
Bristol Farmers Market	83rd Street	June to October	Wed:2:00 pm - 6:00 pm;		Visit
City of Lake Forest Farmers Market	691 N. Western		Sat: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
City of Zion's Farmers Market	Shiloh Blvd and Sheridan Rd	06/19/2014 to 09/25/2014	Thu: 11:00 AM-7:00 PM;		Visit
Dakotah's Indoor Farmers Market	631 N. Midlothian	11/08/2014 to 03/28/2015	Sat: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM;	Yes
Deerfield Farmers Market	Deerfield Rd. & Robert York Ave.	06/13/2015 to 10/10/2015	Sat: 7:00 AM-12:30 PM;		Visit
Faith in Place Winter Farmers Market - Countryside Church Unitarian Universalist	1025 N. Smith Street	3/13/2016	Sun: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;		Visit
Glencoe French Market	Wyman Green/ Village Court	06/11/2016 to 09/03/2016	Sat: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Grayslake Farmers Market	Center and Whitney Streets	06/03/2015 to 09/23/2015	Wed: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Gurnee Farmers Market	Grand Ave. & Kilbourne Rd.
Hawthorn Woods Farmers Market	Quentin and Old McHenry Roads	06/13/2014 to 10/03/2014	Fri: 4:30 PM-8:00 PM;		Visit
Kenosha Farmers Market - Baker Park	Baker Park
Kenosha Farmers Market - Columbus Park	Columbus Park
Kenosha Farmers Market - Lincoln Park	Lincoln Park
Kenosha Farmers Market - Union Park	Union Park
Kenosha HarborMarket	2nd Avenue between 54th and 56th Streets	05/14/2016 to 10/15/2016	Sat: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Kenosha Winter HarborMarket	514 - 56th Street	10/22/2016 to 05/06/2017	Sun: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Lake Zurich Area Farmers Market	200 S. Rand Rd				Visit
MainStreet Libertyville Farmers Market	413 N Milwaukee Ave	05/30/2019 to 10/17/2019	Thu: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Mundelein Farmers Market	469 N. Seymour Avenue	06/14/2013 to 10/11/2013	Fri: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Northbrook Farmers Market	Cherry Lane and Meadow Road	06/22/2016 to 10/19/2016	Wed: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Port Clinton Square Farmers Market	600 Central Ave.
Ravinia Farmers Market	Dean Ave. (Between St. John's & Roger Williams Ave	06/04/2014 to 10/29/2014	Wed: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
Village of Buffalo Grove Farmers Market	971 McHenry Road	06/12/2016 to 10/09/2016	Sun: 8:00 AM-12:30 PM;	Yes	Visit
Village of Lake Bluff Farmers Market	Corner of E. Scranton Ave. & Sheridan Rd.	06/14/2013 to 10/11/2013	Fri: 7:00 AM-12:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Waukegan Farmers Market	S Lewis Ave at Belvidere Rd

Breweries in Waukegan

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Bosacki's Home Brew	Brewery	610 E Hawley St	2247785400	Visit
Connoisseur Encounters	Brewer Equipment Supplies & Services, Beverage Dispensing Equipment Supplies & Repair	1341 Barclay Blvd
Fox and Hound	Bars, Brew Pubs, Restaurants, Pub, Brewery, Sports Bar, Brewery, and Pub, Sports Bar	910 W Dundee Rd	8475909019, (847) 590-9019, 8472538545	Visit
Glunz Family Winery & Cellars	Wineries, Brewers	888 E Belvidere Rd	8475489463
Half Day Brewing	Brewery	200 Village Grn
Legends Bar & Restaurant	Take Out Restaurants, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Bar & Grill Restaurants, Family Style Restaurants, Rest	3013 60th St	2626713191
Light The Lamp Brewery	Bars & Clubs, Food & Drink, Nightlife, Breweries	10 N Lake St	8477528489
Lucrative Lucci's	IL">Brewery, IL>Brewery	11261 W Leland Ave
Majestic Foods Inc	Food Stores, Grocery Stores, Breweries	253 Commerce Dr	8479842795
Mickey Finn's Brewery	Rock Club, Brewery, BBQ Joint	345 N Milwaukee Ave	8473626688	Visit
Necta Sweet Inc	Flavoring Extract Manufacturers, Beverage Manufacturers, Breweries	Po Box 3	8472159955
Northshore Brewing Supply	Winemaking Equipment & Supplies, Brewer Equipment Supplies & Services	1898 Sunset Rd
Old Post Office Brewing	Tourist Information & Attractions, Restaurants, Breweries	667 Lexington Sq W
Only Child Brewing Company	Food & Drink, Breweries, Brewery	1350 Tri State Pkwy	2246565241, (224) 656-5241	Visit
Public Craft Brewing Co.	Bars, Bars & Clubs, Brew Pubs, Restaurants, Nightlife, Beer & Ale, Liquor Stores, Brewery, Pub, and	716 58th St	2626522739, 8884488731	Visit
Rustic Road Brewery	Brewery	510 56th St	2623207623	Visit
Tap House Grill	American Restaurant, Brewery, and Bar	260 Green Bay Rd	8477488695	Visit
Tighthead Brewing Company	Food & Drink, Breweries	161 N Archer Ave	8479709174
Whats Brewing Inc	Brewer Equipment Supplies & Services	335 W Northwest Hwy
Zumbier	Food & Drink, Breweries	3232 Monroe Ave	8474207313

Nursing Homes in Waukegan

3 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
GLENLAKE TERRACE NURSING & REH 2222 WEST 14TH STREET	For profit - Corporation	265	197	3/5	—	5/5	3/5	8472492400
PAVILION OF WAUKEGAN 2217 WASHINGTON STREET	For profit - Partnership	112	90	3/5	—	2/5	2/5	8472444100
TERRACE NURSING HOME,THE 1615 SUNSET AVENUE	For profit - Corporation	115	97	2/5	—	3/5	1/5	8472446700

Pharmacies in Waukegan

12 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
ANN KILEY DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER	1401 WEST DUGDALE ROAD	847-249-0600
CVS - 2901	3001 WEST WASHINGTON STREET	847-406-2260
CVS - 8761	10 SOUTH LEWIS AVENUE	847-623-9087
JEWEL-OSCO - 3424	3124 NORTH LEWIS AVENUE	847-336-1300
JEWEL-OSCO - 3516	922 NORTH GREEN BAY ROAD	847-623-7066
KMART	3110 BELVIDERE ROAD	847-244-2386
NYJ VITAL RX	1616 GRAND AVENUE	847-263-9277
TARGET	3050 NORTH LEWIS AVENUE	847-599-9079
WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 3891	3900 FOUNTAIN SQUARE PLACE	847-473-2487
WALGREENS - 3078	1811 BELVIDERE ROAD	847-244-7550
WALGREENS - 3749	2200 NORTH LEWIS AVENUE	847-623-6375
WALGREENS - 3750	709 NORTH GREEN BAY ROAD	847-662-8091

EV Charging Stations in Waukegan

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
American Place Casino - Tesla Supercharger	4011 Fountain Square Place	Tesla		20	TESLA	public
Anastasia's 3880 Northpoint Blvd	3880 Northpoint Blvd	Volta	2		J1772	public
CLC LOT 7 LAKESHORE 1	30 N Sheridan Rd	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
EV PILOT 3010 GRAND	3010 Grand Ave	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
EV PILOT FLPL 01 NL	18 N County St	ChargePoint Network	1		J1772	public
EV PILOT FLPL 02 NR	18 N County St	ChargePoint Network	1		J1772	public
EV PILOT FLPL 03 SL	18 N County St	ChargePoint Network	1		J1772	public
Waukegan National Airport - Tesla Destination	2601 W Plane Rest Dr	Tesla Destination	4		J1772 TESLA	public

Cell Towers in Waukegan

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
210 Skokie Valley Rd. (IL12736-A) (53292)	MTOWER	75
210 Skokie Valley Rd. (IL12736-A) (53292)	MTOWER	75
PLAZA 20 BUCKLEY RD (101068)	LTOWER	63
PLAZA 20 BUCKLEY RD (101068)	LTOWER	63
835 Holbeck Drive (111374)	MTOWER	61
835 Holbeck Drive (111374)	MTOWER	61
440 EAST ROUTE 173 (681)	MTOWER	60
440 EAST ROUTE 173 (681)	MTOWER	60
WEST 21ST STREET	TOWER	51
45 E CENTER AVENUE (53219)	MTOWER	50
45 E CENTER AVENUE (53219)	MTOWER	50
9951 TERWALL TERRACE (101312)	MTOWER	47
1613 Washington Avenue (100330)	MTOWER	47
41486 HIGHWAY 45 (79692)	MTOWER	42
41486 HIGHWAY 45 (79692)	MTOWER	42
8730 22ND AVENUE (100058)	MTOWER	40
12085 YORKHOUSE ROAD (491)	MTOWER	33
12085 YORKHOUSE ROAD (491)	MTOWER	33
6203 28TH AVENUE (598)	MTOWER	32
12750 W CLEARVIEW (533)	MTOWER	28
12750 W CLEARVIEW (533)	MTOWER	28

Fire Stations in Waukegan

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Waukegan Fire Department	1101 Belvidere ST	Career			847-625-5335

Power Plants Near Waukegan

Name	Type	Primary Fuel	Capacity (MW)	Status
WAUKEGAN	CONVENTIONAL STEAM COAL; PETROLEUM LIQUIDS	221112	-87.8	OP
YEOMAN CREEK	SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC	221114	-87.9	L

Bridges in Waukegan

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1964	86	6,450	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1988	76	5,750	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1968	342	3,650	F
Other	Concrete	1913	370	1,700	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1988	99	1,050	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1966	158	900	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1966	832	450	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1972	160	250	P

Correctional Facilities in Waukegan

Name	Address	Type	Population	Capacity	Status
LAKE COUNTY ADULT CORRECTIONAL CENTER	20 S. COUNTY ST.	COUNTY	634	720	OPEN
LAKE COUNTY COMMUNITY BASED CORRECTIONS	15 S MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE	COUNTY	-999	175	OPEN

Superfund Sites Near Waukegan

7 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
BADGER GENERATING COMPANY, LLC	9101 88TH AVE.	KENOSHA
COLUMBIA ENERGY LLC	6500 DUNDEE ROAD; SUITE 350	CALHOUN
PLEASANT PRAIRIE POWER PLANT	8000 95TH ST	KENOSHA
PLEASANT PRAIRIE POWER PLANT	8000 95TH ST	KENOSHA
PQ LLC	1945 DELANY RD	LAKE
SANTA ROSA ENERGY LLC	650 DUNDEE ROAD	COOK
ZION ENERGY CENTER	5701 NINTH STREET	LAKE

Airports Near Waukegan

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Chicago Midway International Airport	MDW	Large Airport
Chicago O'Hare International Airport	ORD	Large Airport
General Mitchell International Airport	MKE	Large Airport
Chicago Executive Airport	PWK	Medium Airport
Dupage Airport	DPA	Medium Airport
Kenosha Regional Airport	ENW	Medium Airport
Aero Estates Airport	—	Small Airport
Aerogrange Airport	—	Small Airport
Aeroview Airport	—	Small Airport
Air Troy Estates Restricted Airport	—	Small Airport
Aurora Municipal Airport	AUZ	Small Airport
Barker Strip	—	Small Airport
Bingham Airport	—	Small Airport
Binzel Airport	—	Small Airport
Bolingbrook's Clow International Airport	—	Small Airport
Bristol Airport	—	Small Airport
Brookeridge Air Park	—	Small Airport
Burlington Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Camp Lake Airport	—	Small Airport
Campbell Airport	—	Small Airport
Capitol Drive Airport	—	Small Airport
Casa De Aero Park Airport	—	Small Airport
Cindy Guntly Memorial Airport	—	Small Airport
Digger Dougs Airport	—	Small Airport
Donald Alfred Gade Airport	—	Small Airport
Dutch Gap Airstrip	—	Small Airport
East Troy Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Edward Getzelman Airport	—	Small Airport
Emerick Airport	—	Small Airport
Faken Airport	—	Small Airport
Ferris Field	—	Small Airport
Fletcher Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying Fox Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying Q Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Fox River Airport	—	Small Airport
Funny Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Galt Field	—	Small Airport
Gord Airport	—	Small Airport
Grand Geneva Resort Airport	XES	Small Airport
Heitman Field Airport	—	Small Airport
Herbert C. Maas Airport	—	Small Airport
Hilbert Airport	—	Small Airport
Horner Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Hunter Airport	—	Small Airport
J Maddock Airport	—	Small Airport
John H Batten Airport	RAC	Small Airport
Kirkpatrick Airport	—	Small Airport
Koppie Airport	—	Small Airport
Lake Geneva Aire Estates Airport	—	Small Airport
Lake in the Hills Airport	—	Small Airport

Grocery Stores in Waukegan

62 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
1005 Golf Inc	Convenience Store	1005 Golf Rd
2107 Grand Fuel Inc	Convenience Store	2107 Grand Ave
A&E Mini Mart	Convenience Store	925 W Glen Flora Ave
ALDI 64055 64055	Supermarket	1620 N Lewis Ave
Amazing Dollar Plus Inc.	Convenience Store	2217 Belvidere Rd
Auto Bridge Inc.	Grocery Store	902 Grand Ave
Beach Park Bp	Convenience Store	37025 N Green Bay Rd
Carniceria Mexicana	Supermarket	1515 Washington St
Carniceria Mexico	Other	1811 Grand Ave
Carniceria Y Fruteria El Mexicano	Other	2765 Washington St
CVS 2901	Other	3001 Washington St
Dollar General 12110	Other	2613 Grand Ave
Dollar General 15019	Other	1501 Belvidere Rd
Dollar General 21260	Other	741 W Glen Flora Ave
DOLLAR GENERAL 6279	Other	2005 N Lewis Ave
Dollar Tree 4880	Other	3414 Grand Ave
Dollar Tree 670	Other	2654 Belvidere Rd
DOLLARTREE 10714	Other	10 S Lewis Ave
Dran Gas Station	Convenience Store	2400 Grand Ave
El Potosi Supermarket	Grocery Store	300 N Genesee St
El Sinaloense	Grocery Store	626 Franklin St
Family Dollar 2697	Other	1313 N Lewis Ave
Family Dollar 6277	Other	1106 Washington St
Family Super Mart	Grocery Store	726 Belvidere Rd
Glen Flora Mini Martinc	Convenience Store	901 W Glen Flora Ave
Grand Super Market	Grocery Store	624 Grand Ave
Hot Spot Food And Liquor	Convenience Store	2435 Washington St
International Village Market	Other	2664 Belvidere Rd
Jewel Food Store 4516	Supermarket	922 N Green Bay Rd
La Unica Grocery 2 LLC	Grocery Store	2237 N Lewis Ave
Lewis Produce Market	Super Store	1600 N Lewis Ave
LEWIS PRODUCE MARKET INC 2	Super Store	2727 Grand Ave
Marathon	Convenience Store	314 S Lewis Ave
Mendoza Grocery Inc.	Grocery Store	2005 Washington St
Mi Tiendita Waukegan Inc.	Other	602 North Ave
MJ Energy	Convenience Store	1215 N Lewis Ave
Mobil Gas Station	Convenience Store	1900 Washington St
Morelia Supermarket #3 Inc 3	Grocery Store	561 S Lewis Ave
Quick Stop Food & Liquor	Convenience Store	625 W Greenwood Ave
REYES GROCERY	Grocery Store	20 S Genesee St
Rubis Bakery	Specialty Store	1703 Washington St
Sai Ram Mart Inc	Convenience Store	1550 Glen Rock Ave
Shalimar Grocery And Restaurant	Grocery Store	474 North Green Bay Road
South Park International Grocery	Grocery Store	102 S Park Ave
Srand Gas Station LLC	Convenience Store	2601 Grand Ave
Sukun Inc	Convenience Store	2135 N Green Bay Rd
SUPERMERCADO GONZALEZ 4 INC.	Supermarket	2015 Grand Ave
Supermercado Mas Por Menos Inc	Grocery Store	1412 Grand Ave
Thorntons 129	Convenience Store	2201 N Green Bay Rd
Thorntons 221321	Convenience Store	3233 Grand Ave
Tobacco Shop	Convenience Store	438 N Green Bay Rd
Tony's Fresh Market 2167	Super Store	1700 N Lewis Ave
Victory Mobil	Convenience Store	1750 N Sheridan Rd
WALGREEN'S 3750	Other	709 N Green Bay Rd
WALGREENS 3078	Other	1811 Belvidere Rd
WALGREENS 3749	Other	2200 N Lewis Ave
Waukegan 903	Convenience Store	1 N Green Bay Rd
Waukegan Farmers Market	Farmers and Markets	200 W Clayton St
Waukegan Food & Fuel	Convenience Store	2720 Washington St
WAUKEGAN FOOD MART	Convenience Store	2815 Sunset Ave
Waukegan Gas & Mini Mart Inc	Convenience Store	2500 Washington St
Waukegan Harbor & Marina Farmers Market	Farmers and Markets	55 S Harbor Pl

Post Offices in Waukegan

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Edison Square Post Office	1519 North Lewis Avenue

Treatment Centers in Waukegan

21 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Addictions Treatment Program	Substance Abuse	847-377-8200
Alexian Brothers - The Harbor	Substance Abuse	847-782-8015 x3413
Arden Shore Child and Family Services	Substance Abuse	847-623-1730
Behavioral Health Services for - Adults	Mental Health	847-377-8180
Behavioral Health Services for - Children and Adolescents	Both	847-377-8950
Captain James A Lovell FHCC - Kenosha CBOC	Both	224-610-5834
Compass Health Center - Northbrook	Both	877-552-6672
Deerfield Behavioral Health - Behavioral Health	Mental Health	847-400-8430
Greater Family Health - Wheeling	Substance Abuse	844-599-3700
Lake Behavioral Hospital	Both	847-249-3900
Lake County Group Home	Mental Health	847-377-8686
Lake County Health Dept/CHC - Womens Residential Services	Substance Abuse	847-377-7950
Lake County Substance Abuse Prog	Substance Abuse	847-377-8120
NICASA Bridgehouse	Substance Abuse	847-662-4124
Nicasa NFP - Behavioral Health	Substance Abuse	847-244-4434
Nicasa NFP - Behavioral Health	Substance Abuse	847-433-1303
Oakwood Clinical Associates Ltd	Both	262-652-9830
OMNI Youth Services	Substance Abuse	847-353-1500
Renacer Latino Inc	Substance Abuse	847-336-7302
Tikvah Center for Jewish Recovery	Substance Abuse	847-226-7741
Vivent Health	Mental Health	262-657-6444

Churches & Religious Organizations in Waukegan

58 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
ARMENIAN EVANGELICAL CHURCH UNDENOMINATIONAL	PO BOX 161
CARES MINISTRY	2471 N NORTHERN AVE
CHRIST HOUSE CHURCH	2409 DUNLAY CT APT 4
CHRISTIAN DOMINION MINISTRIES	1810 W DUGDALE RD
CHRISTIAN FRIENDSHIP INC	1400 W YORK HOUSE RD
CHRISTIAN NEIGHBORS CHURCH	1520 N MCAREE RD
CHURCH IN WAUKEGAN	661 S MCALISTER AVE
CHURCH OF JOY INC	2000 WESTERN AVE
CHURCHS HOUSE OF THE NEW TESTAMENT	1017 1/2 JUDGE AVE
COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF LAKE COUNTY	1400 W YORK HOUSE RD
CRSM SUPPORT CORPORATION	501 S MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE
FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH	414 N MCAREE RD
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH	401 N GENESEE ST
FIRST FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH	336 BESLEY PL
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH	122 N MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE
GIDEON MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH	1500 W RIDGELAND AVE
GREATER FAITH CHURCH-BAPTIST INC	PO BOX 9103
HIS MAJESTYS MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL INC	545 ARCHER AVE
IGLESIA ADVENTISTA DE WAUKEGAN LOS TRES ANGELES INC	2913 SPAULDING AVE
IGLESIA CRISTIANA EVANGELICA EL MESON DE DIOS	1800 LONGVIEW RD
IGLESIA DE CRISTO VEN SENOR JESUS MINISTERIOS ELIM NFP	2001 N FROLIC AVE
IGLESIA DE CRISTO-CASA DE RESTAURACION NFP	614 2ND ST
IGLESIA FUENTE DE VIDA INC	PO BOX 8643
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH	1310 N FROLIC AVE
ISLAMIC CULTURAL CENTER OF LAKE COUNTY	948 NORTH AVE
LAKE COUNTY BAPTIST ASSOCITION	12710 W SOUTHVIEW AVE
LATIN PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD INC	PO BOX 9146
LITTLE FLOWER PARISH	2600 SUNSET AVE
LORD OF HOST MINISTRIES	4030 CORY AVE
MARYS MISSION & SHELTER CARE OF TH CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST	642 S MARTIN LUTHER KING AVE
MINISTERIO CANTICO NUEVO INC	2015 W SKYHAWK AVE APT 102
MINISTERIO PUNTO DE CONTACTO	PO BOX 8481
MISION CRISTIANA EL CALVARIO NFP	1203 W GLEN FLORA AVE
MT PISGAH CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST	2755 W HIDDEN GLEN DR
MT ZION MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH OF WAUKEGAN	409 WAINLOW AVE
NEW ABBEY CHURCH	122 N MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE
NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTER	1033 N ELMWOOD AVE
PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH	2720 N MCAREE RD
RALPH J SMITH FOUNDATION INC	257 STANLEY AVE
REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH	620 W GROVE AVE
REDEEMERS BIBLE CHURCH	1624 12TH ST
REFORMATION INSTITUTIONAL CHURCH INC	1720 GOLF ROAD
SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH	800 S GENESEE ST
SOUND DOCTRINE MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL INC	1660 KAYLA LN APT 1A
ST GEORGE ARMENIAN CHURCH	1015 N MCAREE RD
ST JOHN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH OF WAUKEGAN	708 W GREENWOOD AVE
TACO TEAM	1129 NORTH AVE
TEMPLE OF REVELATION CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST	1017 MASSENA AVE
THE NEW PLEASANT GROVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH	541 OAK ST
TRINITY UNITED LUTHERAN CHURCH	658 GRAND AVE
UNITY TABERNACLE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST	1038 N BUTRICK ST
WAUKEGAN 2 FOURSQUARE CHURCH	2045 KELLOGG AVE
WAUKEGAN CHRISTIAN FAITH FELLOWSHIP CHURCH INC	228 N COUNTY ST
WAUKEGAN COMMUNITY CHURCH	1016 GRAND AVE
WAUKEGAN FIRST CHURCH OF NAZARENE	3132 N MCAREE RD
WAUKEGAN FOURSQUARE CHURCH	2313 WASHINGTON ST
WESLEY FREE METHODIST CHURCH	3601 N LEWIS AVE
WORD OF LIFE MINISTRIES	1068 S NORMANDY RD

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Frequently Asked Questions About Waukegan

What is the population of Waukegan?

Waukegan has a population of 88,919 residents and is located in Illinois. The population density is 3,665 people per square mile, spread across 23.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 34.6 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.1% female and 50.9% male.

Is Waukegan expensive to live in?

Waukegan has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 100 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $70,578, 6% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $177,600 (37% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,163 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Waukegan safe?

The violent crime rate in Waukegan is 383 per 100,000 residents, above the national average of 380. Prospective residents should research specific neighborhoods, as crime rates can vary significantly within the city. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,230 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Waukegan receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Waukegan?

Waukegan has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.7 inches, with 29.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 43.

How is the job market in Waukegan?

Waukegan has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,751. There are 19,967 business establishments in the area, including 1,607 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 26 minutes, and 6.7% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Waukegan?

The median home value in Waukegan is $177,600. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $231,782. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,163. Fair market rent is $854 for a 1-bedroom and $1,063 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 50.9%. The average annual property tax is $13,960.

How are the schools in Waukegan?

Schools in Waukegan score 6.1 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 21.0% of adults in Waukegan hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 76.5% have completed high school. 7.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Waukegan?

The obesity rate in Waukegan is 40.2% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 14.3% of adults are smokers. 30.7% are physically inactive. 17.3% of residents report depression. 21.6% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 98.2% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:940.

What is transportation like in Waukegan?

The average commute in Waukegan is 26 minutes. 69.9% of workers drive alone to work, 2.5% use public transit, and 6.7% work from home.

What are the demographics of Waukegan?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Waukegan is 33% White, 16.1% Black or African American, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino. 47.1% of residents speak only English at home, while 52.9% speak Spanish. 4.3% of the population are military veterans. 10.8% of residents have a disability. 85.3% have health insurance coverage.

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