Cook County, IL
Living in Cook County
Bikeability84
Walkability82
Commute20
Public Transit85
Affordability44
Public Safety32
Airports93
Hospitals40
Colleges56
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools26
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5.2MPopulation+25k (2010–19)
37 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
39%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
60%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian7%
Black23%
Caucasian42%
Hispanic or Latino25%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate23%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree16%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$65kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty
36 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more9%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector74%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van69%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation19%
Taxicab1%
Walked4%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$247kMedian Home Value-$19k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$979Median Monthly Rent+$190 (2010–19)
51%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached40%
Multiple units10%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier29%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas83%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Cook County
United States45
Illinois50
Property Crime in Cook County
United States48
Illinois43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (72%)(25%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton75%
Donald Trump21%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 10 |
| Feb | 28 | 2 | 8 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 28 | 2 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Cook County
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding73
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Cook County, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Cook County, IL
The Chicago Academy for the Arts
0 miles, W
Chicago Grammar School
1 miles, NE
Cornerstone Academy
1 miles, NE
Frances Xavier Warde School
1 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Cook County, IL
Moody Bible Institute
1 miles, E
University of Phoenix-Illinois
1 miles, SE
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
1 miles, SE
National Louis University
1 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Cook County, IL
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
1 miles, E
Rush University Medical Center
2 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Cook County, IL
Chicago Midway International Airport
9 miles, SW
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
15 miles, NW
South Bend International Airport
70 miles, E
General Mitchell International Airport
74 miles, N