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Waukegan
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
Waukegan is a lively city on the shores of Lake Michigan, blending historical charm with a revitalized arts and waterfront scene. The city offers a range of green spaces and cultural venues, making it a unique destination close to Chicago.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
89,321
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
42.36°, -87.84°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$2,465
Local Cost
$1,700
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
90
English
99
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
348 Mbps
Upload
141 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
30
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
2
Parks
27
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
UGN
Distance
7 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 9 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 88/100.
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