Crystal Lake, IL
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 44,285 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | High |
Geography
Crystal Lake sits in northeastern Illinois, northwest of Chicago.
Cultural Attractions
The city is home to the Midwest Fiber & Folk Art Festival, the Lakeside Legacy Arts Park, and the Raue Center for the Arts.
Recreation
Boasting over 1,600 acres of parks and open space, Crystal Lake also features a 230-acre lake of the same name.
Historical
Ziba S. Beardsley gave the lake its name when declaring in 1835 that the "waters were clear as crystal."
Economy
The town has no local income tax, no municipal utility tax, and does not require general business licenses.
| Population [details] | 44,285 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 74.7% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 628.84 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 40.70% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 36.34 °F/17.84 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 87.06 °F/64.83 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 41.58 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 35 |
| Cost of living [details] | 91.5 |
| State sales tax | 6.25% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Chicago (39.90 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | CHICAGO O'HARE INTERNATIONAL (28.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Golf, Health and fitness, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Sporting events, Trails and wildlife, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Charitable activities and contributions, Concerts, Cultural and art events, Current affairs, Family/Arts events, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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