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Wolf Lake, IL

Wolf Lake, IL.

Population: 218 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
strongWind, coldWave, earthquake, heatWave, iceStorm

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
58.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.5 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park (47 mi)
Nearest airport
Mooseberry Airport (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Southern Illinois Airport (MDH) (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
16
Avg hospital rating
2.3 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Median annual property tax
$1,654
Households with broadband internet
37.7%

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,657
Average weekly wage
$734
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
13

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