Lake Carroll is a small town of 758 in Illinois, with a median household income of $99,297
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Strengths:
Lake Carroll stands out for solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Lake Carroll is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lake Carroll city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Lake Carroll metro area.
Metric
Lake Carroll, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$285,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
99.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$99,297
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Lake Carroll's violent crime rate is 48.9 per 100,000 residents
— 87% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
48.9 /100k
Property Crime
83.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lake Carroll is served primarily by Eastland CUSD 308.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
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Lake Carroll, IL
National Avg
School District
Eastland CUSD 308
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
31.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lake Carroll sees average highs of 30.7°F in January
and 84.9°F in July,
with 37.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 33.4 inches of snow per year.
Lake Carroll has a median home value of $285,400 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $99,297.
Lake Carroll's violent crime rate is 48.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 83.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lake Carroll are operated by Eastland CUSD 308.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 31.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lake Carroll, IL has a population of 758, a median household income of $99,297, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Lake Carroll averages 30.7°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.5 inches
with about 33.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lake Carroll, IL is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 61046, 61078.
The population of Lake Carroll, Illinois is 758 with a median age of 63.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lake Carroll: median home $285,400, median household income $99,297, crime index 9 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lake Carroll side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.