Every parent wants to raise a healthy child, and some communities make it easier than others.
The ease of access to health care, outdoor spaces and recreation facilities are factors for many families when it comes to choosing where to plant roots. Luckily, Niche, a website offering rankings and statistics on towns, schools and colleges, also publishes a ranking of the healthiest places to live. See the rankings below to find out how towns in Lake County stack up.
These statistics were calculated based on factors like obesity rates, alcohol consumption, access to healthcare and more. Data for these categories come from the CDC and the U.S. Census. You can find the full methodology here.
Read more: Best Places to Raise a Family in Lake County
Here are the top 10 healthiest places to live in Lake County on the list.
1. Deerfield
- Average home value: $594,000
- Population: 19,173
Those looking for a healthy community can find it in Deerfield. It’s also the headquarters of many large businesses, so prospective homebuyers have more job opportunities.
2. Highland Park
- Average home value: $593,000
- Population: 30,209
The city of Highland Park offers plenty of healthy and exciting family friendly activities, from farmers markets to festivals, all year round.
3. Bannockburn
- Average home value: $1,027,400
- Population: 1,065
The close knit community of Bannockburn is committed to preserving the natural beauty of the area.
4. Lake Forest
- Average home value: $894,400
- Population: 19,436
This suburb’s parks and beaches are top notch. Residents can visit the 29-acre Forest Park Beach for a full day of fun.
5. Lincolnshire
- Average home value: $598,100
- Population: 7,907
This healthy suburb of Chicago scores an “A+” in both the “public schools” and “good for families” categories from Niche. Lincolnshire has an urban feel and most residents own their homes.
6. Moraine Township
- Average home value: $582,300
- Population: 34,114
Moraine Township makes getting the family outside and active easy thanks to its green spaces and proximity to the water.
7. West Deerfield Township
- Average home value: $693,000
- Population: 31,546
The Prairie Wolf Forest Preserve (with its accompanying dog park) is located within this community, as are many golf courses, an ice arena and more.
8. Mettawa
- Average home value: $779,200
- Population: 601
Mettawa is home to many parks and forest preserves. For those who prefer to get their exercise riding horses, Equestrian Connection is nearby.
9. Riverwoods
- Average home value: $776,900
- Population: 4,007
Picturesque nature conservations, botanic gardens and waterfront walks make Riverwoods an excellent choice for a family looking to spend time outdoors.
10. Buffalo Grove
- Average home value: $380,700
- Population: 42,934
Exciting festivals, shopping districts, activity centers and more are located in Buffalo Grove, a town with one of the highest rated school districts in the country.
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