Blue Island, IL
Living in Blue Island
Bikeability68
Walkability56
Commute21
Public Transit77
Affordability73
Public Safety26
Airports94
Hospitals16
Colleges52
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
23kPopulation-379 (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black32%
Caucasian19%
Hispanic or Latino47%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school22%
High school graduate29%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$5.1k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
36 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector78%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts20%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service23%
Commute
Car, truck, or van84%
Public transportation13%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$123kMedian Home Value-$37k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$766Median Monthly Rent+$72 (2010–19)
43%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached45%
Multiple units14%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier35%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K35%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity10%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas87%
Crime
Violent Crime in Blue Island
United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69
Property Crime in Blue Island
United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (77%)(20%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton80%
Donald Trump17%
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 Blue Island
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding71
Tornado15
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Blue Island, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Blue Island, IL
St Benedict Elementary School
0 miles, SE
Council Oak Montessori School
0 miles, SW
Tlc Learning Center
1 miles, NW
Blue Cap School
1 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Blue Island, IL
Saint Xavier University
4 miles, NW
Trinity Christian College
5 miles, W
Chicago State University
6 miles, NE
Calumet College of Saint Joseph
10 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Blue Island, IL
Metrosouth Medical Center
0 miles, E
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
4 miles, S
Roseland Community Hospital
4 miles, NE
Little Company of Mary Hospital
4 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Blue Island, IL
Chicago Midway International Airport
10 miles, N
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
25 miles, NW
South Bend International Airport
70 miles, E
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
82 miles, NW