Lake City, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
103 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
83.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
9.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$68,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
28.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$103,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$565 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$603 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
100.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Moultrie County
2
Illinois
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Moultrie County
1
Illinois
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 5 26
Feb 2 3 30
Mar 3 1 41
Apr 4 0 53
May 4 0 63
Jun 4 0 73
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 3 0 74
Sep 3 0 66
Oct 3 0 55
Nov 4 0 43
Dec 3 3 30

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 61% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 73%
Hillary Clinton 22%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 15, IL State Senate District 54, IL State House District 107, IL
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Schools

Lovington Grade School
6 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Okaw Valley Elementary School
7 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Okaw Valley High School
8 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Mt Zion Jr High School
8 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Richland Community College
13 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Millikin University
15 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

St Marys Hospital
12 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Decatur Memorial Hospital
15 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Hshs Good Shepherd Hospital Inc
24 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
51 miles, NW • 1 star
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