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Channel Lake
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
Channel Lake is a small, picturesque community in northern Illinois, best known for lakefront living, outdoor recreation, and a relaxed pace. It attracts locals and weekend visitors looking for nature escapes, water sports, and peaceful surroundings.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
42.48°, -88.14°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
62
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
77
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,501
Local Cost
$1,590
Local Income
$3,700
Cashless
83
English
99
Temperature
8.8°C
Summer Avg
21.5°C
Winter Avg
-4.6°C
Record High
39.8°C
Record Low
-37.1°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
972 mm
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
4
Transport
9
Walk Score
9
Footways
18.0
Airport
ENW
Distance
21 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.
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