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DeKalb, IL vs Crystal Lake, IL

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 DeKalb, ILCrystal Lake, ILUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock36.738.1
 Snowfall28.6  Unlock27.8
 Precipitation Days115.5114.2106.2
 Sunny195  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock81.885.8
 Avg. Jan. Low12.2  Unlock21.7
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.87
 UV Index3.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation ft.8799152443
Reviews for Dekalb    2 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

While I love the cheaper rents then in the closer suburbs (to Chicago), the lack of high paying jobs for anyone without high degrees (Masters or higher) is  More

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As a 37 year resident of DeKalb - an escapee of the Chicago suburbs, I am pleased to write a bit about my hometown. Originally a college town in a farming community,  More

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Reviews for Crystal Lake    7 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Great area for recreational boating, fishing and biking. Great place to involve your kids as there are lots of opportunities' for football, baseball and dance. For  More

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Over 13 years ago

I have been living here for 12 years. It's a nice community with friendly people, but I hate the weather. It feels like winter is 6 months long with many overcast days,  More

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Over 13 years ago

A nice place to raise a family, but not a lot of diversity. We are looking to move from here and searching in the Colorado  More

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