Vernon Hills

Lake County, Illinois

Population 714K |Median income $110,416 |7 hospitals

Population

714,223

Lake County

Median Income

$110,416

+62% vs avg

Median Home Value

$345,700

+52% vs avg

Median Age

39.1

years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024

Population

714K+2%

Median Income

$110,416+43%

Median Home Value

$345,700+36%

Poverty Rate

8.3%-8%

Unemployment

5%-46%

Economics

Median Rent

$1,477/mo

Poverty Rate

8.3% -42% vs avg

Unemployment 5%

Bachelor's Degree+ 47.7%

Work From Home 19.5%

Public Transit 2.7%

Population

White 61.2%

Asian 8.7%

African American 6.7%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration

33.1%

Obesity

32.9%

High Blood Pressure

32.4%

Physical Inactivity

19.9%

Binge Drinking

15.8%

Frequent Mental Distress

14.1%

Diabetes

11.2%

Frequent Physical Distress

11%

Current Smoking

10.4%

Lack of Health Insurance

9.2%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 64.3%

Annual Checkup 76.9%

Other Measures

Current Asthma

9.1%

Coronary Heart Disease

5.4%

Stroke

2.9%

Hospitals 7 total

Rating Distribution

★★★★★

★★★★

★★★

★★

★

Average Rating

3.8/5

Total Hospitals

With ER

NORTHWESTERN LAKE FOREST HOSPITAL

LAKE FOREST · Acute Care Hospitals · ER

★★★★★

MIDWESTERN REGION MED CENTER, INC

ZION · Acute Care Hospitals · ER

★★★★☆

ADVOCATE CONDELL MEDICAL CENTER

LIBERTYVILLE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER

★★★★☆

ADVOCATE GOOD SHEPHERD HOSPITAL

BARRINGTON · Acute Care Hospitals · ER

★★★★☆

NORTH CHICAGO VA MEDICAL CENTER

NORTH CHICAGO · Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER

★★★★☆

VISTA MEDICAL CENTER EAST

WAUKEGAN · Acute Care Hospitals · ER

★★☆☆☆

Alerts & News — Vernon Hills Area 6

Bushfire Alerts

Storm and Tree Down Alert Issued for Hume Highway Southbound Exit at Bargo

NSW RFS · 34m ago

Weather Warnings high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Sydney and Wollondilly/Wingecarribee: Flash Flooding and Large Hail Possible

BOM · 1h ago

Weather Alerts

Fog Advisory Issued for Barrie, Collingwood, and Hillsdale

ECCC · 1h ago

Weather Alerts high

Winter Storm Warning Issued for Lake, Mason, and Oceana Counties Through Tuesday Morning

NOAA · 12h ago

Bushfire Alerts

Planned Hazard Reduction Burn Underway Near Belford in Singleton Council Area

NSW RFS · 12h ago

Weather Alerts high

Flood Warning Issued for Thorn Creek in Cook County Through Monday Afternoon

NOAA · 12h ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Vernon Hills, IL? ▼

Vernon Hills, IL has a population of 714,223 people, located in Lake County, Illinois.

What is the median household income in Vernon Hills? ▼

The median household income in Vernon Hills, IL is $110,416 per year. The poverty rate is 8.3%.

What is the median home value in Vernon Hills? ▼

The median home value in Vernon Hills, IL is $345,700. Median rent is $1,477/month.

What are the top health concerns in Vernon Hills? ▼

The top health indicators in Vernon Hills include Short Sleep Duration (33.1%), Obesity (32.9%), High Blood Pressure (32.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.

How many hospitals are in Vernon Hills? ▼

Vernon Hills has 7 hospitals with an average rating of 3.8/5 stars. 6 have emergency departments.

What is the median age in Vernon Hills? ▼

The median age in Vernon Hills, IL is 39.1 years. 47.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Vernon Hills, IL is located in Lake County, Illinois. With a population of 714K and a median household income of $110,416, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 7 hospitals with an average rating of 3.8/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Vernon Hills area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Lake County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.