Lake Catherine

Census-designated place in Lake County, Illinois

Aerial view of Lake Catherine, Illinois
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Lake Catherine is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Lake County, Illinois, with 1,279 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 735 ft (224 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Channel Lake, 1.2 miles W.

About Lake Catherine

Lake Catherine is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Lake County, Illinois, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 1,279.

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Median household income
$91,667
Median home value
$257,200
Median rent
$1,161/mo
Median age
51.2
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Lake Catherine, IL population

Lake Catherine had 1,279 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,279
Density1,407 per sq mi (543 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Lake Catherine at a glance

StateIllinois (IL)
CountyLake County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population1,279 (2020)
Land area0.91 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Water area0.54 sq mi (1.41 km²)
Elevation735 ft (224 m)
Coordinates42.4860° N, 88.1243° W
ZIP code53179
Census code (GEOID)1740988

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Lake Catherine

What county is Lake Catherine in?

Lake Catherine is in Lake County, Illinois.

What is the population of Lake Catherine, IL?

1,279 people lived in Lake Catherine at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Lake Catherine, IL?

The ZIP code of Lake Catherine is 53179.

What is the elevation of Lake Catherine?

735 feet (224 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Lake Catherine?

Channel Lake (1.2 mi), Antioch (3.0 mi), Salem Lakes (3.5 mi), Fox Lake (5.0 mi), Fox Lake Hills (5.2 mi).

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