Calumet Heights, Chicago, IL
Living in Calumet Heights
Bikeability87
Walkability79
Commute4
Public Transit90
Affordability94
Public Safety30
Airports94
Hospitals13
Colleges50
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
21kPopulation-4.6k (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
55%Family Households-13% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black89%
Caucasian1%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household55%
Householder living alone42%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$45kMedian Household Income-$2k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
46 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector65%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van66%
Public transportation28%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$135kMedian Home Value-$35k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$544Median Monthly Rent+$58 (2010–19)
51%Owner-Occupied-13% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached16%
1 unit, detached56%
Multiple units9%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19793%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195926%
Built 1940 to 194929%
Built 1939 or earlier22%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K32%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity6%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas90%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Calumet Heights
United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69
Property Crime in Calumet Heights
United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (90%)(7%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton92%
Donald Trump6%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 11 |
| Feb | 28 | 2 | 8 |
| Mar | 38 | 3 | 4 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 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 Calumet Heights
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding71
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Calumet Heights, Chicago, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Calumet Heights, Chicago, IL
Immaculate Conception School - Exchange
1 miles, E
Sacred Heart School-96th
1 miles, SE
Our Lady of Guadalupe School
1 miles, E
St Jude Educational Institute
1 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Calumet Heights, Chicago, IL
Chicago State University
2 miles, SW
University of Chicago
4 miles, N
Calumet College of Saint Joseph
6 miles, SE
Illinois Institute of Technology
8 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Calumet Heights, Chicago, IL
Advocate Trinity Hospital
0 miles, SE
South Shore Hospital
1 miles, N
Jackson Park Hospital
2 miles, N
Larabida Childrens Hospital I
3 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Calumet Heights, Chicago, IL
Chicago Midway International Airport
10 miles, W
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
24 miles, NW
South Bend International Airport
65 miles, E
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
85 miles, NW