Fox Lake Hills Illinois Map

About Fox Lake Hills, Illinois

Fox Lake Hills is a locality in Lake County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,399. The population density is 701.4 people per km². Fox Lake Hills is located at 42.4081°N, 88.1317°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 60046.

Fox Lake Hills unfurls across a landscape shaped by the patient artistry of glaciers and the persistent flow of water. It lies 3.3 miles north-west of Round Lake Beach, IL (from Round Lake Beach, IL: bearing 320°T), and is situated 8.6 miles north-east of McHenry. The terrain here is a gentle, rolling topography, a subtle topography that hints at ancient moraines and the broad, shallow basins that hold the region's namesake lakes. Broadleaf trees, primarily oak and maple, cast dappled shadows across winding lanes, their branches reaching out like welcoming arms. In the summer, the air hangs thick and humid, carrying the scent of freshly cut grass and the distant hum of cicadas. Winter transforms the scene, blanketing the hills in a hushed serenity, the skeletal branches of the trees etched against a pale sky. The history of Fox Lake Hills is inextricably tied to its abundant waterways, a natural magnet for both early settlers and the industries that followed. The area's economy, once driven by agriculture and the burgeoning tourism that capitalized on the allure of the Chain o' Lakes, has evolved to embrace a more diversified character. Today, it supports a blend of residential living and small businesses, with many residents commuting to larger urban centers. A distinctive charm persists, however, evident in the preserved architectural styles of older homes and the casual, friendly demeanor of its inhabitants, a quiet echo of a simpler era.

About This Fox Lake Hills Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fox Lake Hills, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.408076, -88.13175. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Fox Lake Hills and Lake County.

Detailed location data for Fox Lake Hills includes the ZIP code (60046), telephone area code (312, 773), county seat of Lake County (Waukegan), and school district assignment (Grant Community High School District 124). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Fox Lake Hills is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.