Lakemoor Illinois Map

About Lakemoor, Illinois

Lakemoor is a locality in McHenry County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,467. The population density is 429.7 people per km². Lakemoor is located at 42.3286°N, 88.1990°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 60051.

Lakemoor unfolds as a landscape of gentle slopes and verdant expanses, where the sky seems to hold a particular kind of luminous, late afternoon gold. It lies 3.5 miles east of McHenry, IL (from McHenry, IL: bearing 95°T), and is situated 6.3 miles west-south-west of Round Lake Beach. The terrain, shaped by ancient glacial activity, offers a pleasing variety of topography, from low-lying marshy areas that hum with insect life in the summer to slightly elevated ground that catches the wind and offers a broader view of the surrounding countryside. Mature oak and maple trees, their branches often heavy with the weight of seasons, punctuate the open fields, providing dappled shade and a sense of enduring presence. In the distance, the glint of water hints at the numerous lakes and ponds that define this part of McHenry County, their surfaces mirroring the ever-changing moods of the sky and lending a tranquil, reflective quality to the air. The scent of cut grass mingles with the fainter, earthy perfume of damp soil, a constant olfactory reminder of the land’s fertile embrace. The history of Lakemoor is a quiet narrative of agricultural settlement and adaptation, its early days marked by the cultivation of rich prairie soil and the ebb and flow of farming fortunes. While the landscape still bears echoes of its agrarian past, the local economy has diversified, with many residents commuting to larger centers while others find work in burgeoning service industries and small businesses that cater to the needs of the growing population. The presence of nearby Fox Lake and other waterways has always been a defining feature, drawing people to its shores for recreation and offering a natural beauty that has been carefully preserved in several local parks. These green spaces, often alive with the calls of waterfowl and the rustling of reeds, provide a vital connection to the natural world, a constant counterpoint to the more man-made elements of Lakemoor’s evolving character.

About This Lakemoor Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lakemoor, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.328633, -88.198973. 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 Lakemoor and McHenry County.

Detailed location data for Lakemoor includes the ZIP code (60051), telephone area code (312, 773), county seat of McHenry County (Woodstock), and school district assignment (McHenry Community Consolidated School District 15). 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 Lakemoor is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.