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Round Lake Heights
Location of Round Lake Heights in Lake County, Illinois.
Location of Round Lake Heights in Lake County, Illinois.
Location of Illinois in the United States
Location of Illinois in the United States
Country United States
State Illinois
County Lake
Area
 • Total 0.63 sq mi (1.63 km2)
 • Land 0.57 sq mi (1.49 km2)
 • Water 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 2,622
 • Density 4,560.00/sq mi (1,759.45/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code(s)
60073
Area codes 847 & 224
FIPS code 17-66053
Wikimedia Commons Round Lake Heights, Illinois

Round Lake Heights is a small village located in Lake County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 2,622 people lived there. It's a friendly community that's part of the larger Round Lake area.

Exploring Round Lake Heights

Round Lake Heights is found at 42°23′5″N 88°6′2″W / 42.38472°N 88.10056°W / 42.38472; -88.10056. It covers a total area of about 0.63 square miles (1.63 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.

Main Roads in the Village

Some of the important roads that help people get around Round Lake Heights include:

  • Fairfield Road
  • Rollins Road
  • Lotus Drive
  • Blackcherry Lane/Chippewa Trail/Ojibwa Trail/Navajo Trail

People Living in Round Lake Heights

The number of people living in Round Lake Heights has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1970 1,144
1980 1,192 4.2%
1990 1,251 4.9%
2000 1,347 7.7%
2010 2,676 98.7%
2020 2,622 −2.0%
U.S. Decennial Census
2010 2020

In 2020, the village had 2,622 residents. The community is diverse, with people from many different backgrounds living together.

Village Leadership

Round Lake Heights has elected officials who help run the village and make decisions for the community.

Who Leads the Village?

The main leader of the village is the Mayor.

  • Mayor: Terry Lumpkins

Village Trustees

The Mayor works with a group of people called Trustees. They help make important choices for the village.

  • Anthony Pekar
  • Jeff Katzel
  • Andrew Walker
  • Jack Germann
  • Dominick Mahoney
  • Marva Meeks

Village Clerk

The Village Clerk handles important records and paperwork for the village.

  • Clerk: Marla McIntyre

Getting Around the Village

Public transportation is available to help residents travel.

Bus Services

Pace offers bus service on Route 570. This bus connects Round Lake Heights to nearby towns like Fox Lake and Grayslake, making it easier for people to get where they need to go.

See also

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