Lakemoor, IL

Census place 1741326 · pop 6,467

D52/ 100
😐 Meh
D
in IL
📍 Illinois ranks #39 of 50 states →
🏆 Inequality0.37 · top 9%
🚽 Prop tax2.68% · bottom 2%
Taxes
2.68% 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

Property-tax burden2.68%2

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

2.68% of home value paid in property tax · Median real-estate taxes paid as a share of home value.

Commute time36 min4

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

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

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.

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.

Rent$1,965/mo36

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

$1,965/mo typical rent · Typical monthly rent (Zillow Observed Rent Index, all home types).

Violent crime rate203/100k49

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

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

Property crime rate1236/100k52

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

1236 property crimes per 100k · Burglary, theft, motor-vehicle theft and arson per 100,000 residents.

Housing cost$265,50053

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

$265,500 median home value · Median home value — how expensive it is to buy in. Higher = less affordable.

Homeownership65.1%54

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

65.1% own their home · Share of occupied homes that are owner-occupied.

Poor mental health16.6%58

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

16.6% of adults · Adults reporting frequent poor mental health (14+ days a month).

Adult obesity33.4%59

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

33.4% of adults · Share of adults with obesity (BMI ≥ 30).

Bachelor's degree or higher36.5%63

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

36.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher · Share of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher.

Adult smoking12.0%63

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

12.0% of adults · Share of adults who currently smoke.

Uninsured adults8.2%64

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

8.2% of adults · Adults 18–64 without health insurance.

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.

Broadband access94.1%70

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

94.1% of homes have broadband · Share of households with a broadband internet subscription.

Median household income$100,41475

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

$100,414 median household income · Median household income — a proxy for local economic health.

Physical inactivity18.6%85

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

18.6% of adults · Adults with no leisure-time physical activity.

Population growth (5yr)+12.4%85

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

+12.4% population change (5yr) · 5-year population change — are people moving in, or fleeing?

Poverty rate4.7%88

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

4.7% live in poverty · Share of residents living below the federal poverty line.

Income inequality0.3791

U.S. median 0.43 · better than most cities

Gini 0.37 (0 = equal, 1 = unequal) · Gini index of household income (0 = equal, 1 = unequal).

Frequently asked

Is Lakemoor, IL a good place to live?
By the numbers, Lakemoor scores 52/100 — a D (Meh) on Shcity, which ranks U.S. cities on public data across 22 metrics like crime, cost, jobs and health. Its strongest area is income inequality and its weakest is property-tax burden. 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 Lakemoor, IL?
Lakemoor reports 203 violent crimes per 100k and 1236 property crimes per 100k — worse than most U.S. cities on violent crime.
Is Lakemoor, IL expensive to live in?
Lakemoor has a median home value of $265,500 and typical rent around $1,965/mo — more affordable than most U.S. cities.
What's the biggest downside of living in Lakemoor, IL?
Its weakest measured area is property-tax burden (2.68%) — 2/100, worse than most U.S. cities.
What is Lakemoor, IL best at?
Its strongest measured area is income inequality (0.37) — 91/100, better than most U.S. cities.

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