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Channel Lake, Illinois

Channel Lake is a community of 2,052 people in Lake County, Illinois.

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Population2,052 +23.5% since 2019
CountyLake County
Elevation751 ft 229 m
Land area1.8 sq mi
ZIP code60002
Nearest airportKenosha Regional Airport (ENW) 14 mi

Why visit Channel Lake

Townapedia lists 6 parks and trails, 1 place to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.

Highlights include Wilmot Mountain and Peat Lake State Natural Area.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 15°F.

About Channel Lake

Channel Lake is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Antioch Township, Lake County, Illinois, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 1,581.

From the Wikipedia article Channel Lake, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Things to do1

Wilmot Mountain

Ski area · 2.4 mi

Ski area in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States

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Parks, trails and playgrounds6

Peat Lake State Natural Area

Hiking and trails · 1.2 mi

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Parrot's Cove Marina

Marina and boat launch · 0.4 mi

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Channel Lake-Lake Marie Channel Park

Park · 0.6 mi

Fishing Area

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Channel Lake North Beach Park

Park

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Petty Park

Park · 1.5 mi

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Turtle Wetlands

Hiking and trails · 0.4 mi

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Restaurants and cafes1

Steve's Sports Bar

Bar and pub · 0.6 mi

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Where to stay1

Parrot's Cove Resort

Campground · 0.5 mi

26083 Spring Grove Road

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Schools, colleges and libraries20

Map of Channel Lake

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Climate by month

20°40°60°80°January: 1.7 in of rainFebruary: 3.0 in of rainMarch: 2.4 in of rainApril: 3.7 in of rainMay: 4.1 in of rainJune: 5.2 in of rainJuly: 4.6 in of rainAugust: 4.0 in of rainSeptember: 3.6 in of rainOctober: 3.2 in of rainNovember: 2.6 in of rainDecember: 2.0 in of rainJanuary: 30°FFebruary: 32°FMarch: 44°FApril: 56°FMay: 68°FJune: 78°FJuly: 82°FAugust: 81°FSeptember: 74°FOctober: 61°FNovember: 47°FDecember: 35°FJanuary: 15°FFebruary: 18°FMarch: 27°FApril: 37°FMay: 48°FJune: 59°FJuly: 64°FAugust: 62°FSeptember: 54°FOctober: 42°FNovember: 31°FDecember: 21°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRain
Jan30°F15°F1.7 in
Feb32°F18°F3.0 in
Mar44°F27°F2.4 in
Apr56°F37°F3.7 in
May68°F48°F4.1 in
Jun78°F59°F5.2 in
Jul82°F64°F4.6 in
Aug81°F62°F4.0 in
Sep74°F54°F3.6 in
Oct61°F42°F3.2 in
Nov47°F31°F2.6 in
Dec35°F21°F2.0 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Antioch (2 mi away), rain and snow from Spring Grove, NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$68,250median household income
$223,000median home value
$1,584median monthly rent
39.4median age
24.8%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
81.2%of homes are owner-occupied
26.8 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1823%18 to 3422%35 to 6440%65 and over15%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Lake County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for snowstorms.

  • 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
  • 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
  • 2013-05-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
  • 2011-03-17: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
  • 2008-06-24: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
  • 2008-03-13: Record Snow And Near Record Snow (Snowstorm)

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Getting there and nearby towns

Kenosha Regional Airport (ENW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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