Living in Lake Ka-Ho, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lake Ka-Ho · Census data 2020–2024
Lake Ka-Ho has 235 residents with a median age of 58.1. The median household income is $44,792 (46% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $59,300.
Lake Ka-Ho is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lake Ka-Ho at a glance
- Population
- 235
- Median age
- 58.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $44,792State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $59,300State: $263,300
- Homeowners
- 88.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 3.7%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Lake Ka-Ho a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 77% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 46% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 23.8%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Lake Ka-Ho
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lake Ka-Ho the median home value is $59,300, 82% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $886 a month in housing costs.
Lake Ka-Ho median household income
The median household income in Lake Ka-Ho is $44,792 and the income per person is $25,588. 23.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Lake Ka-Ho: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 178
- Owner-occupied
- 88.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.1%
- Vacant
- 34.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.01
34.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Lake Ka-Ho has many vacation and second homes.
Lake Ka-Ho demographics
- Population
- 235
- Median age
- 58.1
- Under 18
- 7.2%
- 65 and older
- 23%
- Households
- 117
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 20.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lake Ka-Ho ›
Education in Lake Ka-Ho
3.7% of adults 25 and older in Lake Ka-Ho have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 1.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lake Ka-Ho
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 3.1%
- Drive alone
- 87.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.3%
Lake Ka-Ho vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Ka-Ho | 235 | $44,792 | $59,300 | — |
| Eagarville | 155 | $70,781 | $64,400 | — |
| Mount Olive | 1,872 | $55,625 | $94,100 | $734 |
| White City | 244 | $79,583 | $116,300 | — |
| Benld | 1,495 | $47,850 | $82,400 | $826 |
| Sawyerville | 200 | $61,250 | $100,000 | — |
| Gillespie | 2,815 | $82,772 | $91,000 | $750 |
| East Gillespie | 367 | $63,500 | $135,400 | $868 |
| Mount Clare | 292 | $66,875 | $102,500 | $596 |
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What is the median household income in Lake Ka-Ho, IL?
The median household income in Lake Ka-Ho is $44,792, 46% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Lake Ka-Ho?
The median home value in Lake Ka-Ho is $59,300, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
Is Lake Ka-Ho, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 77% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 46% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 23.8%.
What is the median age in Lake Ka-Ho?
The median age in Lake Ka-Ho is 58.1 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Lake Ka-Ho?
The average commute to work in Lake Ka-Ho is 23 minutes; 3.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lake Ka-Ho?
The unemployment rate in Lake Ka-Ho is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lake Ka-Ho?
3.7% of adults in Lake Ka-Ho have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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