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Wauconda
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
Wauconda, Illinois is a charming lakeside village northwest of Chicago, centered on beautiful Bangs Lake. Known for its friendly community, scenic outdoor spaces, and classic Midwest atmosphere, Wauconda blends small-town comfort with modern convenience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
42.26°, -88.14°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
86
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,475
Local Cost
$1,790
Local Income
$3,500
Cashless
94
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
442 Mbps
Upload
31 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
15
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
5
Parks
9
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
1893.0
Airport
PWK
Distance
25 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 2026-03-23.
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 78/100.
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