Island Lake SnackAbility
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Crime in Island Lake summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Island Lake. Key points include:
There were 47 total crimes in Island Lake in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Island Lake is 589.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Island Lake is 62.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Island Lake is 526.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Island Lake is -72.20% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Island Lake Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Island Lake / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 47 | 589.1 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 5 | 62.7 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 12.5 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 42 | 526.4 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 5 | 62.7 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 33 | 413.6 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 4 | 50.1 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Island Lake summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Island Lake. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Island Lake is 106 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Island Lake is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Island Lake is $295,209.
The median income in Island Lake is $103,156.
Island Lake's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Island Lake Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Island Lake | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 103 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 121 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 100 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Island Lake, IL Weather
The average high in Island Lake is 57.6° and the average low is 38.6°.
There are 67.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 36.5 inches of precipitation each year with 36.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Island Lake |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 57.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 38.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 67.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 36.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 36.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Island Lake Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Island Lake
The current population in Island Lake is 8,014. The population has decreased 2.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,014 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 8,023 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 8,039 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 8,057 | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 8,112 | 1.0% |
| 2019 | 8,035 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 8,056 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 8,049 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 8,025 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 8,041 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 8,033 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 8,076 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 8,114 | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 8,173 | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 8,223 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Island Lake
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Island Lake is:
77.1% White with 6,175 White residents.
0.3% African American with 27 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 6 American Indian residents.
2.4% Asian with 193 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
2.0% Two Or More with 161 Two Or More residents.
18.1% Hispanic with 1,452 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Island Lake | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.1% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.3% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.4% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.0% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 18.1% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Island Lake
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Island Lake is 52.4% female with 4,202 female residents.
Island Lake is 47.6% male with 3,812 male residents.
| Gender | Island Lake | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.6% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Island Lake for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Island Lake completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Island Lake completed 9-12th grade.
27.0% of adults in Island Lake completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Island Lake completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Island Lake completed associate's degree.
23.0% of adults in Island Lake completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Island Lake completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Island Lake completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Island Lake completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Island Lake | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Island Lake, Illinois
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0.7% of households in Island Lake earn Less than $10,000.
1.4% of households in Island Lake earn $10,000 to $14,999.
1.7% of households in Island Lake earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.3% of households in Island Lake earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.7% of households in Island Lake earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.7% of households in Island Lake earn $50,000 to $74,999.
17.4% of households in Island Lake earn $75,000 to $99,999.
26.4% of households in Island Lake earn $100,000 to $149,999.
16.1% of households in Island Lake earn $150,000 to $199,999.
9.7% of households in Island Lake earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Island Lake | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 0.7% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.4% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1.7% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.3% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.7% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.7% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 17.4% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 26.4% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 16.1% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 9.7% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
