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Hainesville

A village of 3,524 people in Illinois
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Conserved land12%145 of 1,196 acres
Trails2.3 mi1.2 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves141 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Hainesville

Village in Illinois, United States
1846Established
3,546Population
1.8 sq miArea

Hainesville is a village in Avon Township, Lake County, Illinois, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 3,546. Hainesville has the distinction of being the oldest incorporated community within Lake County.

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Living in Hainesville

Housing in Hainesville

$298K▲ 4.4% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Hainesville home is worth about $298,000, up 4.4% in a year, close to the Illinois typical home.

Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Work & commute in Hainesville

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Most working residents leave Hainesville for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Chicago (11%), Grayslake (7%) and Waukegan (4%). Half commute less than 15 miles.

Chicago
11%
Grayslake
7%
Waukegan
4%
Libertyville
3%
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Health in Hainesville

B+

Health Grade B+

Healthier than 74% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Illinois

5better than IL·3worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 24 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Advocate Condell Medical CenterLibertyville · 7.5 mi · ER
Mid Lakes Medical and Dental BuildingRound Lake Beach · 2.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Hainesville · CMS · HRSAHealth in Hainesville →

Natural hazards in Hainesville

46
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 46% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Hainesville →

Climate in Hainesville

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Hainesville has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 15°, and about 43 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

33° / 18°Winter
57° / 37°Spring
81° / 60°Summer
61° / 42°Fall
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Nearest: Grayslake Area Public Library DistrictGrayslake · 2.1 miles · 63 hrs a week
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