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Wauconda, Illinois
Wauconda is a village of 14,027 people in Lake County, Illinois, founded in 1849.
Why visit Wauconda
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 18 parks and trails and 36 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Lake County Discovery Museum and Volo Auto Museum.
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 Wauconda
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Wauconda
Wauconda is a village in Lake County, Illinois, United States, a northwest suburb of Chicago. Per the 2020 census, the population was 14,084. It is the site of the Wauconda Bog Nature Preserve, a National Natural Landmark. Wauconda Community Unit School District 118 serves students from Pre-K through 12th grade who live in Wauconda and surrounding communities (Island Lake, Lakemoor, Volo, and unincorporated sections of McHenry County).
From the Wikipedia article Wauconda, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Lake County Discovery Museum
Museum · 1.8 mi
History Museum in Libertyville, IL
Andrew C. Cook House
Monument and historic site · 0.7 mi
555 North Main Street, Wauconda
Parks, trails and playgrounds18
6 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes36
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.5 mi
469 West Liberty Street, Wauconda
Mo-Fr 04:30-22:00; Sa-Su 05:00-22:00
JJ Twigs Pizza and Pub
Restaurant · American, Pizza · 0.7 mi
1200 North Old Rand Road, Wauconda
Mo-Tu 11:00-21:00; We-Fr 11:00-21:30; Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:30
Lindy's Landing
Restaurant · Seafood, Burger, Salad, Grill · 1.1 mi
115
Mo-We,Su 11:00-21:00; Th-Sa 11:00-22:00
Main Street Tacos
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.1 mi
327 North Main Street, Wauconda
Mo-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Whisk Bakery & Coffee Shop
Cafe · 1.2 mi
216 North Main Street, Wauconda
Tu 07:30-16:00; We-Fr 07:30-17:00; Sa 08:00-13:00
Bliss Wine & GIfts
Brewery and winery · 1.2 mi
201 North Main Street, Wauconda
Tu,We 16:00-20:00; Th 16:00-21:00; Fr 16:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00;...
Honey Hill Coffee Company
Restaurant · Coffee, Pastry · 1.2 mi
North Main Street, Wauconda
Mo-Fr 06:00-16:00; Sa 08:00-15:00; Su 08:00-13:00
Mr. Tacomex Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.6 mi
450 West Liberty Street, Wauconda
Mo-Su 10:00-21:00
Morazas La Michoacana
Ice cream · 1.5 mi
Closed during some days in winter
455 West Liberty Street, Wauconda
Mo-Su 10:00-22:00
My Flavor It Place
Ice cream · 1.1 mi
321 North Main Street, Wauconda
Mo-Th 15:00-21:00; Fr 15:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
24 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship4
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries32
Healthcare4
Map of Wauconda
107 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 (3 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, 16 miles away.
- Round Lake 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Mundelein 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Lake Zurich 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Grayslake 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Cary 7 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Round Lake Beach 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Libertyville 9 mi east, about 14 min by car
- McHenry 9 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Barrington 9 mi south, about 14 min by car
- Vernon Hills 9 mi east, about 15 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
- WaucondaAreaLibraryFrontEntrance, Mjos1939, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greetings from Wauconda, Illinois - Large Letter Postcard (8370330580), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Main St Wauconda IL May 08 2023, Wschlitz, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Original Wauconda High School, built 1916, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Mute Swans, Mallards and a Canvasback (8350683837), CheepShot, CC BY 2.0
- Greetings from Curt Teich's America - Large Letter Postcard (6357723297), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
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