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Willow Lake, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Stephenson County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
838 Population 307/sq mi density
$93,750 Median Income $50,571 per capita
$154,100 Home Value $120,745 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
193 Violent Crime/100K 2,563 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$93,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$154,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
193 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Willow Lake, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$93,750
25% above
$50,571 per capita
Home Value
$154,100
45% below
Zillow: $120,745
Violent Crime
193/100K
49% below
2,563/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.2%
28% below
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
19% above
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Willow Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
125%
Home Value
55%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
51%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Willow Lake a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Willow Lake residents earn a median household income of $93,750 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,571. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,019 business establishments, including 91 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Willow Lake is $154,100 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $120,745. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Safety & Crime

Willow Lake reports 193 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,563/100K.

Education

24.2% of adults in Willow Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Willow Lake has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population838
Median Age56.6 yrs
Density307/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$93,750
Per Capita$50,571
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,485M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,076

Housing

A+
Home Value$154,100
Rent
Ownership94.7%
Zillow$120,745
Housing Units401
Rent Burden29.2%

Crime

F
Violent193/100K
Property2,563/100K

Health

Obesity38.2%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,373/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain38.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation809 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.2%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute20 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed65 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Willow Lake was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Chicago/Rockford International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.