Indian Creek, IL — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Lake County · Illinois
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Indian Creek based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
892
2023 ACS
Median Income
$152,500
2023
Median Home Value
$443,100
2023
Median Rent
$3,029
2023
Median Age
46.4
Unemployment
2.8%
Cost of Living Index
239.7
100 = national avg
Indian Creek is a city in Lake County, Illinois, with a population of 892 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Indian Creek is one of the communities in Illinois.
The median household income in Indian Creek is $152,500, and the median home value is $443,100. The cost of living index is 239.7 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $3,029 per month. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, and the median age is 46.4 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
892
Male
444
49.8%
Female
448
50.2%
Median Age
46.4
Age Distribution
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
40.6%
High School or Higher
45.3%
Foreign Born
38.9%
Veterans
2.4%
Married
57.0%
Avg Household Size
3.4
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.610
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
White
46.5%
Foreign Born
38.9%
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.
Hispanic/Latino
9.8%
87 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
90.3%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Asian Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
861
English Only
62.4%
#1 Non-English Language
Spanish
86 speakers
Limited English
7.7%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
92.3%
Limited English Proficiency
7.7%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
21
2.4% of population
Disability Rate
4.8%
1 with disability
Veteran Median Income
$40,000
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
19
90.5%
Female Veterans
2
9.5%
Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income
Veteran Income
$40,000
Non-Veteran Income
$46,406
Difference
-$6,406
-13.8% lower
Disability Status
With Disability
1
Without Disability
20
Disability Rate
4.8%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
418
#1 Ancestry
German
7.6% (68)
#2 Ancestry
Russian
6.5% (58)
#3 Ancestry
Irish
6.1% (54)
Top 20 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
256
Family Households
212
82.8%
Married Couples
202
78.9%
Non-Family Households
44
17.2%
Single Mother Households
10
3.9%
Single Father Households
0
0.0%
Living Alone
37
14.5%
Children Under 18
Total Children
186
In Married Couple
180
96.8%
With Single Mother
6
3.2%
With Single Father
0
0.0%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$160,000
Married Couple Income
$169,375
Single Mother Income
$93,750
Avg Family Size
3.4
Avg Non-Family Size
7.3
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
98
Grandparents Responsible
0
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$152,500
+108% vs national
Per Capita Income
$65,890
+77% vs national
Poverty Rate
2.6%
-81% vs national
Gini Index
0.3986
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
2.8%
-47% vs national
SNAP Recipients
7.0%
of households
How Indian Creek Compares
Indian Creek vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Indian Creek is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Indian Creek, IL has a median household income of $152,500, making it the 1,215th highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Indian Creek has a higher median household income than 96% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Indian Creek, IL has a per capita income of $65,890, making it the 1,955th highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Indian Creek has a higher per capita income than 93% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Indian Creek, IL has a poverty rate of 2.6%, making it the 26,980th highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Indian Creek has a higher poverty rate than 14% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Indian Creek, IL has a unemployment rate of 2.8%, making it the 18,418th highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Indian Creek has a higher unemployment rate than 41% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Indian Creek. The median household income here is $152,500.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
2.8%
-51% vs IL avg
Labor Force
505
Employed
491
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
40.6%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
45.3%
of adults 25+
Median Age
46.4
Work from Home
17.7%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area
Highest-Paying Job
General and Operations Managers
Top Median Wage
$105.3K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
239.7
100 = national avg
+139.7 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$105,447
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$249,238
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$1,581
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,781
per month
The median household income in Indian Creek, IL is $152,500, which is 108.3% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $65,890. The poverty rate of 2.6% is lower than the IL state average of 12.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.3986, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, compared to the state average of 5.6%. The labor force is 505. 40.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 73.3% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 239.7, which is 139.7% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 317.3. A single adult needs to earn approximately $105,447 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin — August 2025
Median Sale Price
$515,000
Median List Price
N/A
Price Per Sq Ft
$196
Days on Market
80
Active Inventory
N/A
Zillow Home Value
$550,159
ZHVI — January 2026
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
100.0%
Sale-to-List Ratio
103.0%
Seller's market
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
2
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$196
Indian Creek vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Indian Creek is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Indian Creek, IL has a median home value of $443,100, making it the 3,786th highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Indian Creek has a higher median home value than 86% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
Indian Creek, IL has a median rent of $3,029, making it the 314th highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that Indian Creek has a higher median rent than 99% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Indian Creek, IL has a price per square foot of $196, making it the 8,379th highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that Indian Creek has a higher price per square foot than 60% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
Indian Creek, IL has a rent burden of 23.8%, making it the 4,401st highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that Indian Creek has a higher rent burden than 80% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$443,100
Median Rent
$3,029
Total Housing Units
261
Vacancy Rate
1.9%
Owner Occupied
87.5%
Renter Occupied
12.5%
Median Property Tax
$10,001
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$2,628
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$10,001
per year
Effective Tax Rate
2.26%
of home value
Median Home Value
$443,100
Estimated Mean Tax
$12,081
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($10,001) by the median home value ($443,100). In Indian Creek, IL, this works out to an effective rate of 2.26%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The current median sale price in Indian Creek, IL is $515,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 80 days on the market. 100.0% of homes sold above asking price. The median price per square foot is $196. The median rent is $3,029 per month (Census ACS). About 87.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 2002. There are 261 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $10,001. The effective tax rate is 2.26%, above the national average.
Crime data is not yet available for Indian Creek. The FBI UCR/NIBRS program does not cover all jurisdictions.
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
96.0
Relatively High
Expected Annual Loss
97.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
14.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
78.1
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
17
Public Assistance
$26.3M
Individual Assistance
$5.5M
Most Common Type
Snowstorm
5 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $17.1M | $3.7M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and … → | Flood | May 2013 | $1.3M | $977K |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Snowstorm | Mar 2011 | $2.4M | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Jun 2008 | $2.2M | $20K |
| Record Snow and Near Record Snow → | Snowstorm | Mar 2008 | $1.5M | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Sep 2007 | — | $29K |
| Severe Winter Storm → | Severe Ice Storm | Feb 2007 | $2K | — |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | $81K | — |
| Illinois Winter Snow Storms → | Snowstorm | Jan 2001 | $904K | — |
| Il-winter Storm 1/1/99 → | Snowstorm | Jan 1999 | $940K | — |
| Severe Storms and Tornadoes → | Severe Storm | Apr 1996 | — | — |
| Severe Storms & Flooding → | Flood | Jul 1993 | — | — |
| Severe Storms & Flooding → | Flood | Oct 1986 | — | — |
| Blizzards & Snowstorms → | Snowstorm | Jan 1979 | — | — |
| Severe Storms & Flooding → | Flood | Apr 1973 | — | — |
| Tornadoes → | Tornado | Apr 1967 | — | — |
| Tornadoes, Severe Storms & Flooding → | Tornado | Apr 1965 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Unknown | — | — | $394K |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Unknown | — | — | $148K |
Showing 20 of 24 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
2,397
Total Claims Paid
$27,473,646
Avg Claim Payout
$11,462
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
23
Federal Funding
$18,573,631
Properties Protected
156
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.33
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 13 | $7,758,848 |
| 202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine | 2 | $115,626 |
| 200.3: Acquisition of Public Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 2 | $1,497,696 |
| 403.4: Stormwater Management - Detention/Retention Basins; 501.1: Other Major Structural Projects; 700.1: Management Costs - Salaries | 2 | $1,440,870 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $52,500 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Indian Creek has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, tornado, strong wind. The area has had 17 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is snowstorm (5 declarations). 2,397 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $26,336,061 in public assistance recovery funding. $5,467,532 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 23 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
30.2%
5.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
17.0%
6.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.3%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.4%
5.2pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
40.7%
Arthritis
24.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.1%
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Frequent Mental Distress
12.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.0%
Loneliness
28.3%
Lack of Support
22.5%
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
22.5%
Mobility
11.5%
Cognitive
9.3%
Hearing
6.3%
Vision
3.8%
Self-Care
2.9%
Independent Living
5.9%
Health-Related Social Needs
Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Indian Creek has an obesity rate of 30.2%, which is 5.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.0%, 6.5pp below the national average. About 5.4% of adults lack health insurance. 80.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.8 mi
Advocate Condell Medical Cente...
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | 4.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
| Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital | 5.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | Yes |
| North Chicago Va Medical Center | 9.0 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | Yes |
| Vista Medical Center East | 10.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | Yes |
| Lake Behavioral Hospital | 10.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Drive Alone
73.3%
-7% vs national
Public Transit
2.9%
+217% vs national
Work From Home
17.7%
+91% vs national
Carpool
6.1%
How Indian Creek's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
Traffic Fatalities
Source: NHTSA FARS (2021)Fatalities
1
2021
1-Year Avg
1
fatalities/yr
Pedestrian
1
Nighttime
1
dark conditions
Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.
Commute data for Indian Creek, IL covers travel times and transportation modes. 73.3% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 17.7% work from home, which is above the IL state average of 8.4%. Public transit is used by 2.9% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 6.1% of workers carpool. In 2021, there were 1 traffic fatality from 1 fatal crash. 1 was a pedestrian.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
98.1%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
89.1%
of households
No Internet
2.0%
of households
Total Households
256
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
98.1%
of households
Smartphone
97.7%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
92.2%
of households
Tablet
72.7%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
15.9¢
per kWh
-17% vs Under 10,000 avg
Commercial Rate
11.8¢
per kWh
-24% vs Under 10,000 avg
Industrial Rate
8.8¢
per kWh
-26% vs Under 10,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$110
residential
-25% vs Under 10,000 avg
7% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in Illinois averages 15.9¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $110. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Indian Creek vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (Under 10,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
98.1% of households in Indian Creek have broadband internet access. 89.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 2.0% of households have no internet access. 5.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Indian Creek is located in Lake County, IL. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Indian Creek.
Election Overview
Source: Lake County (2024)2024 Winner
Democrat
Dem Votes
184,642
59.7%
GOP Votes
120,402
38.9%
Total Votes
309,323
Margin
D+20.8%
Shift from 2020
R+3.3pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 184,642 | 120,402 | 309,323 | 59.7% | 38.9% | D+20.8 |
| 2020 | 204,032 | 123,594 | 334,156 | 61.1% | 37.0% | D+24.1 |
| 2016 | 168,186 | 108,608 | 293,574 | 57.3% | 37.0% | D+20.3 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Lake County recorded 309,323 total votes. Democrats won the county with 59.7% of the vote compared to 38.9% for Republicans, a margin of D+20.8%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+3.3pp from the previous election.
Nonprofits Overview
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFTotal Nonprofits
3
Total Assets
—
Total Income
—
Per 10K Residents
33.6
nonprofits
-62.1% vs peers avg
Orgs with >$1M Assets
0
Median Assets
—
Oldest Active
1946
ruling year
Newest Org
2024
ruling year
Nonprofits by Category
Source: IRS / NTEE ClassificationWhen Were Nonprofits Founded?
Source: IRS Ruling DateNumber of currently active nonprofits by founding decade
Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: IRS BMF + Census ACSCompared to cities with population Under 10,000
Indian Creek, IL has 3 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 1 organizations. That works out to 33.6 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1946.
SBA Lending Overview
Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level DataTotal SBA Loans
7
Total Approved
$3.1M
Jobs Supported
53
Per 10K Residents
78.5
SBA loans
-48.9% vs peers avg
Unique Lenders
6
Top Lender
Byline Bank
2 loans
Top Industry
Transportation & Warehousing
Data Span
2006–2020
Loan Program Breakdown
Source: SBA FOIALoans
7
Total Amount
$3.1M
Avg Loan
$446,786
Median Loan
$90,000
SBA Guaranteed
$2.1M(68%)
Jobs Supported
53
Top Industries Funded
Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS CodesSBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACSCompared to cities with population Under 10,000
Top SBA Borrowers
Source: SBA FOIA| Business | Loans | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Architerra Inc | 1 | $1.2M |
| Brian Cho & Ig Petroleum Inc. | 1 | $850K |
| Ruffolo Land Development Llc | 1 | $830K |
| Malukas Logistics | 1 | $90K |
| Vcm Transportation Inc. | 1 | $60K |
| Nail Art | 1 | $43K |
| Precision Sound & Lighting Inc. | 1 | $25K |
Indian Creek, IL has received 7 SBA loans totaling $3.1M in approved funding between 2006 and 2020. The 7(a) program accounts for 7 loans (100% of the total), supporting 53 jobs. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Transportation & Warehousing. The most active SBA lender in Indian Creek is Byline Bank with 2 loans. That works out to 78.5 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
21
Total Population
588,044
Avg Median Income
$125,368
Avg Home Value
-$31,323,165
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60004 | 51,884 | $124,962 | $415,100 | $1,703 | 11.1 |
| 60015 | 27,720 | $186,786 | $602,700 | $2,284 | 13.6 |
| 60030 | 35,579 | $104,920 | $276,800 | $1,526 | 26.8 |
| 60035 | 30,236 | $161,811 | $594,600 | $1,903 | 12.7 |
| 60040 | 5,243 | $101,862 | $454,500 | $1,800 | 0.8 |
| 60044 | 10,289 | $127,546 | $568,500 | $1,672 | 6.8 |
| 60045 | 20,957 | $225,551 | $899,200 | $2,321 | 21.3 |
| 60047 | 44,100 | $173,043 | $510,000 | $1,817 | 34.9 |
| 60048 | 28,945 | $169,283 | $535,100 | $1,569 | 28.4 |
| 60060 | 37,146 | $110,463 | $299,200 | $1,552 | 23.2 |
| 60061 | 27,883 | $121,588 | $390,300 | $1,862 | 8.4 |
| 60062 | 41,667 | $142,759 | $625,800 | $1,921 | 18.9 |
| 60064 | 15,047 | $49,256 | $139,900 | $1,069 | 5.3 |
| 60067 | 38,118 | $121,572 | $427,900 | $1,521 | 13.0 |
| 60069 | 8,728 | $157,366 | $569,900 | $2,682 | 5.9 |
| 60070 | 15,549 | $91,210 | $343,100 | $1,391 | 4.0 |
| 60074 | 36,296 | $81,911 | $307,800 | $1,429 | 7.1 |
| 60084 | 17,267 | $104,907 | $283,300 | $1,267 | 14.1 |
| 60088 | 14,269 | $62,557 | N/A | $1,832 | 2.4 |
| 60089 | 42,781 | $129,932 | $393,000 | $2,042 | 9.8 |
| 60090 | 38,340 | $83,449 | $243,500 | $1,578 | 9.0 |
Indian Creek, IL has 21 ZIP codes with a combined population of 588,044. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $125,368. The average median home value is -$31,323,165. The average median monthly rent is $1,750.
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