Why visit Third Lake
Townapedia lists 11 parks and trails and 10 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Serpent Safari and Bittersweet Golf Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 15°F, and about 43 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Third Lake
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Third Lake
Third Lake is a village in Lake County, Illinois, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 1,111.
From the Wikipedia article Third Lake, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds11
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Restaurants and cafes10
Triangle Family Restaurant
Diner · American · 1.4 mi
34262 Barron Boulevard, Grayslake
Mo-Su 07:00-15:00
Vuctir Kba
Bar and pub · 1.1 mi
1234 Maplewood Drive, SPRINGFIELD
Mo-Su 09:00-21:00
Churches and places of worship7
Gas and EV charging3
History
The Alexander Druce Family were the earliest residents of the settlement in 1861. This family owned the land as well as both Druce Lake and Chittenden Lake. The second of which was named after a farming family from further north, the name would be changed to Third Lake in 1954. The Druce Family cemetery was in place by 1907.
In 1959 Third Lake was incorporated as a village in order to avoid pollution and halt development.
Despite the actions taken, major development of the area began in the mid-1980's in the hands of a development syndicate.
From the History section of Third Lake, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Schools, colleges and libraries42
Healthcare2
Map of Third Lake
75 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 15°F | 2.1 in | 15.7 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 18°F | 1.9 in | 8.0 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 27°F | 2.6 in | 5.8 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 37°F | 4.1 in | 1.5 in |
| May | 69°F | 48°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 58°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 63°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 62°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 54°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 43°F | 3.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 31°F | 2.5 in | 3.1 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 21°F | 2.3 in | 9.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lake Villa 2Ne (5 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
Waukegan National Airport (UGN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Gages Lake 2 mi southeast, about 3 min by car
- Grandwood Park 2 mi northeast, about 3 min by car
- Grayslake 2 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Lindenhurst 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Gurnee 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Round Lake Beach 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Round Lake Park 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Hainesville 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Round Lake 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Round Lake Heights 5 mi west, about 8 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): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Muskrat, Ondatra zibethicus and Home - Flickr - GregTheBusker, Greg Schechter from San Francisco, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Common Garter Snake, Thamnophis sirtalis - Flickr - GregTheBusker (1), Greg Schechter from San Francisco, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Green Frog, Rana clamitans - Flickr - GregTheBusker (1), Greg Schechter from San Francisco, USA, CC BY 2.0
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