Fox Lake, IL

Census place 1727442 · pop 11,131

D−41/ 100
🫤 Rough
F
in IL
📍 Illinois ranks #39 of 50 states →
🏆 Air40 AQI · top 32%
🚽 Commute34 min · bottom 6%
Taxes
2.18% property · US 0.99%8.96% sales · US 7.00%4.95% flat income · US 4.63%

Sales & income are statewide.

The breakdown — worst first

Commute time34 min6

U.S. median 24 min · worse than most cities

34 min average one-way commute · Average one-way commute to work, in minutes.

Property-tax burden2.18%7

U.S. median 0.99% · worse than most cities

2.18% of home value paid in property tax · Median real-estate taxes paid as a share of home value.

Unemployment rateCounty-level4.5%21

U.S. median 3.6% · worse than most cities

4.5% unemployment · Share of the labor force out of work. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Rent$2,025/mo33

U.S. median $1,756/mo · worse than most cities

$2,025/mo typical rent · Typical monthly rent (Zillow Observed Rent Index, all home types).

Adult smoking14.8%35

U.S. median 14.6% · worse than most cities

14.8% of adults · Share of adults who currently smoke.

Property crime rate1749/100k36

U.S. median 964/100k · worse than most cities

1749 property crimes per 100k · Burglary, theft, motor-vehicle theft and arson per 100,000 residents.

Broadband access89.6%36

U.S. median 90.0% · worse than most cities

89.6% of homes have broadband · Share of households with a broadband internet subscription.

Unhealthy air daysCounty-level5 days36

U.S. median 1 days · worse than most cities

5 unhealthy-air days per year · Days per year with unhealthy air (AQI above 100). Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Natural disaster riskCounty-level94/10036

U.S. median 77/100 · worse than most cities

94/100 FEMA risk (higher = riskier) · FEMA National Risk Index — wildfire, flood, earthquake, heat and more. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Violent crime rate288/100k37

U.S. median 152/100k · worse than most cities

288 violent crimes per 100k · Violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) per 100,000 residents.

Bachelor's degree or higher25.7%39

U.S. median 24.3% · worse than most cities

25.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher · Share of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher.

Adult obesity36.5%40

U.S. median 36.5% · worse than most cities

36.5% of adults · Share of adults with obesity (BMI ≥ 30).

Poverty rate13.1%42

U.S. median 12.1% · worse than most cities

13.1% live in poverty · Share of residents living below the federal poverty line.

Median household income$70,81945

U.S. median $67,857 · worse than most cities

$70,819 median household income · Median household income — a proxy for local economic health.

Income inequality0.4445

U.S. median 0.43 · worse than most cities

Gini 0.44 (0 = equal, 1 = unequal) · Gini index of household income (0 = equal, 1 = unequal).

Uninsured adults9.1%54

U.S. median 9.3% · better than most cities

9.1% of adults · Adults 18–64 without health insurance.

Population growth (5yr)+3.8%56

U.S. median +2.4% · better than most cities

+3.8% population change (5yr) · 5-year population change — are people moving in, or fleeing?

Physical inactivity23.2%60

U.S. median 26.5% · better than most cities

23.2% of adults · Adults with no leisure-time physical activity.

Poor mental health16.4%61

U.S. median 17.4% · better than most cities

16.4% of adults · Adults reporting frequent poor mental health (14+ days a month).

Homeownership67.9%61

U.S. median 67.2% · better than most cities

67.9% own their home · Share of occupied homes that are owner-occupied.

Housing cost$228,10063

U.S. median $214,900 · better than most cities

$228,100 median home value · Median home value — how expensive it is to buy in. Higher = less affordable.

Air quality (AQI)County-level40 AQI68

U.S. median 42 AQI · better than most cities

40 median AQI · Median air quality index — lower is cleaner air. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Frequently asked

Is Fox Lake, IL a good place to live?
By the numbers, Fox Lake scores 41/100 — a D− (Rough) on Shcity, which ranks U.S. cities on public data across 22 metrics like crime, cost, jobs and health. Its strongest area is air quality (aqi) and its weakest is commute time. Illinois overall ranks #39 of 50 states. Whether it's "good" depends on what you value — re-weight the factors to score it your way.
How safe is Fox Lake, IL?
Fox Lake reports 288 violent crimes per 100k and 1749 property crimes per 100k — worse than most U.S. cities on violent crime.
Is Fox Lake, IL expensive to live in?
Fox Lake has a median home value of $228,100 and typical rent around $2,025/mo — more affordable than most U.S. cities.
What's the biggest downside of living in Fox Lake, IL?
Its weakest measured area is commute time (34 min) — 6/100, worse than most U.S. cities.
What is Fox Lake, IL best at?
Its strongest measured area is air quality (aqi) (40 AQI) — 68/100, better than most U.S. cities. (A county-level figure.)

Sources: U.S. Census (ACS), CDC PLACES, FBI Crime Data Explorer, BLS, EPA AirData, FEMA National Risk Index, and Zillow.