Island Lake
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
Island Lake is a small, close-knit village in the northwest suburbs of Illinois, surrounded by scenic lakes and greenery. It's known for its peaceful, safe atmosphere, friendly neighborhoods, and outdoor recreation opportunities. Visitors can enjoy lakeside walks, community parks, and a welcoming small-town experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
8,051
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
42.28°, -88.19°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
74
Female Safety
76
LGBTQ+ Safety
72
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,515
Local Cost
$1,578
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
91
English
100
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
Internet Speed
590 Mbps
Upload
122 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
6
Transport
21
Walk Score
21
Footways
41.0
Airport
PWK
Distance
30 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.
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 2025-12-07.
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 78/100.