Wolf Lake, Chicago, IL
Living in Wolf Lake
Bikeability61
Walkability47
Commute26
Public Transit70
Affordability62
Public Safety75
Airports93
Hospitals30
Colleges52
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
10kPopulation-297 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
70%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black4%
Caucasian34%
Hispanic or Latino61%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$59kMedian Household Income+$5.1k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty-6% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government15%
Private sector73%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation10%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$129kMedian Home Value-$31k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$599Median Monthly Rent+$257 (2010–19)
75%Owner-Occupied-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195923%
Built 1940 to 194926%
Built 1939 or earlier20%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K40%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K4%
$500K to $749K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas98%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wolf Lake
United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69
Property Crime in Wolf Lake
United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (69%)(29%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton64%
Donald Trump32%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 2 | 13 |
| Feb | 29 | 2 | 9 |
| Mar | 38 | 3 | 5 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 29 | 2 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wolf Lake
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding77
Tornado17
Coastal Flooding14
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wolf Lake, Chicago, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wolf Lake, Chicago, IL
Annunciata School
2 miles, N
St Casimir School
2 miles, S
City Baptist Schools
3 miles, S
New Life Celebration Christian Academy
3 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Wolf Lake, Chicago, IL
Calumet College of Saint Joseph
2 miles, E
Chicago State University
5 miles, NW
Purdue University Northwest
6 miles, SE
University of Chicago
9 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wolf Lake, Chicago, IL
Franciscan St Margaret Health Hammond
4 miles, S
Advocate Trinity Hospital
4 miles, NW
St Catherine Hospital Inc
5 miles, SE
Roseland Community Hospital
5 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Wolf Lake, Chicago, IL
Chicago Midway International Airport
14 miles, NW
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
29 miles, NW
South Bend International Airport
63 miles, E
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
88 miles, NW