WAUCONDA
- Website: http://www.wauconda-il.gov
- Population: 9,448 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)
- Median Household Income: $57,805 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)
- Tax Rate Per $100 Assessed Value: 6.474% to 6.986% (2000 County Clerk Tax Extension)
Wauconda was incorporated in 1877. Major employers include Stack-On Products and Henri Studio, Inc.
Recreation
Wauconda's community facilities include a golf course, six park sites, and a public library. Also, for the horse lover, there is Dragon's Lair Stables, which provides boarding and rental horses for trail rides, Bangs Lake (310 Acres) swimming, boating, water sports and fishing.
Schools
Students are served by the Wauconda Unit District #118 consisting of four elementary schools and a high school serving the educational needs of 3,845 students. There are two parochial elementary schools in the area.
Housing
The 2000 median house value was $161,000 and the median rent cost was $824. (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)
Government Services
The Wauconda Fire Department with its 34 full-time firefighters, 34 volunteers and two stations provides fire protection for 56 square miles including the village of Wauconda, North Barrington, Hawthorn Woods and Island Lake. Police protection is provided by the Wauconda Police Department's 18 sworn officers.
Transportation
Three major roads, U.S. Rte. 12 and Illinois Rte. 59 and Illinois Rte. 176 offer good access to Chicago and its nearer suburbs.
- Distance to the Chicago Loop: 42 miles
- Distance to O'Hare Airport: 32 miles
- Distance to Mitchell Field: 59 miles