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Fox Lake, Illinois

Fox Lake is a village of 11,131 people in Lake County, Illinois, founded in 1907.

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Population11,131 +3.8% since 2019
CountyLake County
Elevation735 ft 224 m
Founded1907
Land area7.8 sq mi
ZIP codes60002, 60020, 60041, 60081
Nearest airportWaukegan National Airport (UGN) 16 mi

Why visit Fox Lake

Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 11 parks and trails, 28 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.

Highlights include Classic Cinemas Fox Lake, David Hall House, Mineola Hotel and Chain O'Lakes State Park.

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

About Fox Lake

Fox Lake is a village in Lake County, Illinois and Burton Township, McHenry County, Illinois, United States. Fox Lake is a northwestern Chicago suburb. The population was 10,978 at the 2020 census. It is located 50 miles north of Chicago.

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

Things to do1

Classic Cinemas Fox Lake

Cinema and theater · 2.3 mi

115 Center Lane

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Museums and landmarks2

David Hall HouseCC BY-SA 3.0

David Hall House

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi

House in Lake Villa Township, Illinois

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Mineola HotelCC BY-SA 3.0

Mineola Hotel

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi

Old hotel building in Fox Lake, Illinois, USA

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Parks, trails and playgrounds11

Chain O'Lakes State Park

Hiking and trails · 2.1 mi

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Nippersink Canoe Base County Park

Hiking and trails · 1.3 mi

400 East US 12, Spring Grove

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Fox Lake Country Club

Golf course · 0.6 mi

7220 North State Park Road, Fox Lake

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Gordy's

Marina and boat launch · 2.3 mi

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Lake Street Park

Park · 2.1 mi

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Lakefront Park

Park · 1.8 mi

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Leisure Village Par 3

Golf course · 0.4 mi

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Lotus Country Conservation Preserve

Hiking and trails · 2.6 mi

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Red Loop Trailhead

Hiking and trails · 2.2 mi

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Spring Grove Fen Nature Preserve

Park · 2.4 mi

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Turner Lake Fen Nature Preserve

Park · 1.7 mi

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Restaurants and cafes28

The Coffee Shop

Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.2 mi

21 West Grand Avenue, Fox Lake

Mo-Fr 06:00-17:00; Sa 06:00-14:00; Su 07:00-14:00

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Lucky Bernie's

Restaurant · Chinese · 2.1 mi

13 Nippersink Boulevard, Fox Lake

Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Tu off; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 12:00-22:00

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Village Bakery

Bakery · 2.2 mi

27 Grand Avenue, Fox Lake

Tu-Fr 07:00-18:00; Sa,Su 07:00-15:00

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Asian Fusion

Restaurant · Asian, Chinese, Ice Cream · 2.1 mi

13 Nippersink Boulevard

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Dockers Restaurant

Restaurant · 2.2 mi

33 West Grand Avenue, Fox Lake

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Golden Dragon Chinese Restaurant

Restaurant · Chinese · 2.2 mi

2 West Rollins Road, Fox Lake

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JV Seafood & Sushi

Restaurant · Sushi · 2.2 mi

41 Grand Avenue, Fox Lake

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Mijo's Authentic Mexican Food

Restaurant · Mexican · 2.3 mi

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Lolo's Burrito Express

Restaurant · 2.3 mi

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Whistle Stop Cafe

Restaurant · Breakfast, Brunch, American · 2.2 mi

15 Grand Avenue, Fox Lake

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Antioch Pizza

Restaurant · Pizza · 2.3 mi

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Cuda's Restaurant, Bar and Pizza

Bar and pub · 1.9 mi

27045 West Grass Lake, Antioch

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16 more on the map.

History

The village was incorporated on December 15, 1906, and certified by the state on April 13, 1907. The area was first explored during the 17th century by the French. In the late 19th century, it was known as Nippersink Point. Early in the 20th century, there were but a few hundred residents. During the summer season, however, the population would reach an estimated 20,000 people, and at its peak, the area had 50 hotels and 2,000 cottages. Infamous Chicago gangster Al Capone is reported to have utilized an establishment now known as the Mineola Hotel and Restaurant as a hideout, although this has never been documented. Fox Lake is known to still have ties to mob activity. In 1979, the Mineola was listed on the National Register of Historic Places and may be the largest wooden frame structure in the state.

Many Chicagoans have established summer homes in Fox Lake. The village is situated among the Chain O'Lakes, where swimming, boating, jet skiing, tubing and boarding are popular activities. In 2006, there were an estimated 28,000 boats registered on the lake system.

From the History section of Fox Lake, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Where to stay7

Churches and places of worship2

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Shopping3

Gas and EV charging7

Schools, colleges and libraries29

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Map of Fox Lake

90 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.

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 (6 mi away), rain and snow from Spring Grove, NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$70,819median household income
$228,100median home value
$1,047median monthly rent
42.9median age
25.7%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
67.9%of homes are owner-occupied
33.8 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1816%18 to 3422%35 to 6441%65 and over21%

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)

OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.

Getting there and nearby towns

Waukegan National Airport (UGN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.

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

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