Lake County

IL · Pop. 125,750 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Lake County is a suburban county in IL with a population of approximately 125,750.

$/Acre: $7,191

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 196 days

Broadband: 90%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 89.8/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax1.54%

Combined Sales Tax7.79%

Cost of Living Index100

Median Household Income$62,777

Poverty Rate11.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,191

Median Home Price$429K

Acres for Sale129

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season196 days

Annual Rainfall40.3 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low21°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,671 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado6/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)201 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.7

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K546

Property Crime /100K582

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response11 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage90%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City24 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby1%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.8%

Ag EconomyModerate