Thornton Township, IL
Living in Thornton Township
Bikeability67
Walkability54
Commute13
Public Transit75
Affordability66
Public Safety36
Airports93
Hospitals29
Colleges46
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
167kPopulation-2.7k (2010–19)
37 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black71%
Caucasian14%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate30%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$47kMedian Household Income+$493 (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
38 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector70%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service23%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van82%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation11%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$107kMedian Home Value-$35k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$867Median Monthly Rent+$105 (2010–19)
53%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196920%
Built 1950 to 195925%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity12%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas87%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Thornton Township
United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69
Property Crime in Thornton Township
United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (84%)(14%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton85%
Donald Trump12%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 11 |
| Feb | 28 | 2 | 8 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 28 | 3 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Thornton Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding73
Tornado15
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Thornton Township, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Thornton Township, IL
Calvin Christian School
0 miles, NW
Academic Mastery Academy
0 miles, SW
Laren Montessori School
0 miles, SW
Calvary Academy
1 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Thornton Township, IL
Purdue University Northwest
7 miles, E
Calumet College of Saint Joseph
7 miles, NE
Chicago State University
8 miles, N
Saint Xavier University
9 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Thornton Township, IL
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
3 miles, W
Franciscan St Margaret Health Hammond
4 miles, E
Advocate South Suburban Hospital
5 miles, SW
Metrosouth Medical Center
6 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Thornton Township, IL
Chicago Midway International Airport
15 miles, NW
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
31 miles, NW
South Bend International Airport
67 miles, E
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
87 miles, NW