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Gages Lake
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
Gages Lake is a scenic lakeside community in northern Illinois, known for its peaceful atmosphere and proximity to nature. With plentiful parks, beautiful lake views, and a close-knit feel, it offers an ideal escape from urban hustle while remaining accessible to Chicago suburbs.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
42.35°, -87.98°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
72
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,600
Local Cost
$1,630
Local Income
$3,800
Cashless
95
English
100
Temperature
9.1°C
Summer Avg
—
Winter Avg
—
Record High
-0.1°C
Record Low
-15.4°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
914 mm
Internet Speed
193 Mbps
Upload
162 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
18
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
16
Transport
23
Walk Score
23
Footways
46.0
Airport
UGN
Distance
12 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 2026-01-15.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 7 tests. 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 77/100.
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