The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Lake county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 71.9℉ and the average temperature in January is 22.5℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 55% and the area covered by water is 67.27%. The overall influence score for Lake is 1.
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Lake County is located in northeastern Illinois, bordering Wisconsin. The population of Lake County was 703,462 as of the 2019 US Census estimates. The population is predominantly white (78.3%), followed by Hispanic and Latino (13.1%), Black or African American (6.2%), and Asian (3.3%).
The median household income in Lake County is $83,832, which is higher than the national average of $60,293. The median home value is $250,000, which is also higher than the national average of $184,700.
Lake County has a variety of housing options from single family homes to apartments and condominiums. The majority of homes in the county are owner-occupied (68.2%), with the remaining being rented (31.8%).
The cost of living in Lake County is generally higher than the national average, with housing being the biggest expense. The unemployment rate in Lake County is 3.7%, which is lower than the national average of 3.9%.
Overall, Lake County has a diverse population and relatively high median incomes and home values. The cost of living can be high, but unemployment remains low compared to the national average.
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