Lanark
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
Lanark is a small and welcoming town in northwest Illinois, rich in Midwestern character and community spirit. The city offers a peaceful rural atmosphere, historic sites, and access to beautiful outdoor attractions nearby. Visitors come for its relaxed pace and proximity to the scenic rolling countryside.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
1,504
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
42.10°, -89.83°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
88
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,010
Local Cost
$1,060
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
65
English
100
Temperature
9.4°C
Summer Avg
22.3°C
Winter Avg
-4.8°C
Record High
41.0°C
Record Low
-37.3°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
952 mm
Internet Speed
128 Mbps
Upload
37 Mbps
Latency
27 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
1
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
FEP
Distance
26 km
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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 2025-12-08.
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: 68/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.