ROUND LAKE HEIGHTS
- Website: http://www.villageofroundlakeheights.com
- Population: 1,347 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)
- Median Household Income: $54,706 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)
- Tax Rate Per $100 Assessed Value: 7.772% to 8.494% (2000 County Clerk Tax Extension)
Round Lake Heights is located on the edge of Round Lake Beach in the northwestern part of the county. It was incorporated in 1960.
Recreation
Round Lake Heights participates in the Round Lake Area Park District. Shag Bark Park is located within the village limits.
Schools
Lake Villa Elementary School District #41, Round Lake Unit School District #116, and Grant High School District #124 serve the village. Students living in the northern portion of the village attend District #41 for grade school and District #124 for high school. District #41 has an enrollment of 2,457 students and District #124 has an enrollment of 990 students. Students living in the southern portion of the village attend District #116, which contains grades K-12. District #116 has an enrollment of 5,207 students. There are several parochial schools in the Round Lake area.
Housing
The 2000 median house value was $101,000 and the median rent cost was $815. (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000) Round Lake Heights offers single family houses ranging from $70,000 to $200,000.
Government Services
Police protection is provided by the Round Lake Heights Police Department with three full-time officers and five part-time officers and one police chief. Fire protection is provided by the Greater Round Lake Area Fire Department.
Transportation
Major roadways include Rollins and Fairfield Roads. State highways are within a short distance of the village.
- Distance to the Chicago Loop: 49 miles
- Distance to O'Hare Airport: 39 miles
- Distance to Mitchell Field: 43 miles
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