Lake Barrington, Illinois
Lake Barrington is a village of 5,442 people in Lake County, Illinois.
Why visit Lake Barrington
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 23 parks and trails, 6 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Catlow Theater, Norge Ski Club, George E. Van Hagen House and John Robertson, Jr., House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 14°F, and about 43 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Lake Barrington
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lake Barrington
Lake Barrington is a village in Lake County, Illinois, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 5,100.
From the Wikipedia article Lake Barrington, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Catlow Theater
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Movie theater in Barrington, Illinois, United States
Museums and landmarks7
George E. Van Hagen House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
House in Barrington Hills, Illinois
John Robertson, Jr., House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Louis Fredrick House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
House designed by Frank Lloyd Wright at 19 W. County Line Road in Barrington, Illinois
Octagon House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Historic house in in Barrington, Illinois, United States
Grigsby Estate
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
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Jewel Tea Company, Inc. building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Place de la Musique
Museum · 3.0 mi
Private museum in Barrington Hills, Illinois, United States, known for its collection of antique music machines, including phonographs,...
Parks, trails and playgrounds23
Lyons Prairie and Marsh
Hiking and trails · 1.9 mi
7000 South Hickory Nut Grove Road, Cary
sunrise-sunset
11 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes6
Wild Onion Brewery & Banquets
Bar and pub · 1.8 mi
We brew a wide variety of both year-round ales and lagers, along with an ever-changing lineup of seasonals. Sample our brews and order a...
22221 Pepper Road, Lake Barrington
No Wake Bar and Grill
Restaurant · Grill · 1.4 mi
99 West Kazimour Drive, Port Barrington
Where to stay1
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries34
Healthcare1
Map of Lake Barrington
76 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°F | 14°F | 1.8 in | 11.0 in |
| Feb | 33°F | 16°F | 1.9 in | 12.8 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 26°F | 2.5 in | 5.3 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 36°F | 4.0 in | 1.8 in |
| May | 68°F | 47°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 58°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 62°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 61°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 53°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 42°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 30°F | 2.5 in | 2.5 in |
| Dec | 34°F | 20°F | 2.1 in | 9.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mundelein 4 Wsw (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
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
Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 15 miles away.
- Fox River Grove 3 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Cary 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Lake Zurich 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Barrington 5 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Wauconda 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Island Lake 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Barrington Hills 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Deer Park 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Forest Lake 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Kildeer 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Catlow Theater (Barrington, IL) 01, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Octagon House (Barrington, IL) 02, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Image Robertson House, Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BHills Estate, Smallbones, Public domain
- Jewel Tea Building, ChicagoGeek, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 014 Fox River (8674574469), LakeCountyIL, CC BY 2.0
- 015 Fox River (8674574195), LakeCountyIL, CC BY 2.0
- 016 Fox River (8674573723), LakeCountyIL, CC BY 2.0
- 013 Fox River (8674574919), LakeCountyIL, CC BY 2.0
- 012 Fox River (8674575191), LakeCountyIL, CC BY 2.0
- 011 Fox River (8675681310), LakeCountyIL, CC BY 2.0
- 017 Fox River (8674573223), LakeCountyIL, CC BY 2.0
- 010 Fox River (8674576365), LakeCountyIL, CC BY 2.0
- 018 Fox River (8675678186), LakeCountyIL, CC BY 2.0
- 009 Fox River (8675682164), LakeCountyIL, CC BY 2.0
- 019 Fox River (8675677418), LakeCountyIL, CC BY 2.0
- 008 Fox River (8674577169), LakeCountyIL, CC BY 2.0
- Feasting Fowl (7648491062), CheepShot, CC BY 2.0
- Homes in Hunters Farm, Fox River Grove, IL, OhanaSurf, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hunter's Farm baseball field, Fox River Grove, IL, OhanaSurf, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 007 Fox River (8675683102), LakeCountyIL, CC BY 2.0
- ISS023-E-37010 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS062-E-75456 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS034-E-18505 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS027-E-10247 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS062-E-75457 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Swamp at Hunters Farm Park, Fox River Grove, IL, OhanaSurf, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 006 Fox River (8674578111), LakeCountyIL, CC BY 2.0
- 020 Fox River (8675676868), LakeCountyIL, CC BY 2.0
- Homes in Victoria Woods, Fox River Grove, IL, OhanaSurf, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Norge Ski Jumps, OhanaSurf, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 005 Fox River (8674578749), LakeCountyIL, CC BY 2.0
- 021 Fox River (8675676120), LakeCountyIL, CC BY 2.0
- Algonquin Township, IL, USA - panoramio, peter boy12qq12, CC BY 3.0
- 036 Fox River (8674564193), LakeCountyIL, CC BY 2.0
- Oak savanna in Fox River Grove, Illinois, OhanaSurf, CC BY-SA 4.0
- River Inn Motel in Fox River Grove, Illinois, OhanaSurf, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 004 Fox River (8675684710), LakeCountyIL, CC BY 2.0
- 037 Fox River (8674563805), LakeCountyIL, CC BY 2.0
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