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 · estimate
74
Female Safety
76
LGBTQ+ Safety
72
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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
Explore
Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 78/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.