Chicago Heights, IL
Living in Chicago Heights
Bikeability48
Walkability38
Commute37
Public Transit61
Affordability69
Public Safety43
Airports87
Hospitals43
Colleges61
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Schools3
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
30kPopulation-558 (2010–19)
34 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black38%
Caucasian19%
Hispanic or Latino39%
Multiracial2%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school19%
High school graduate31%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$50kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
77%Above Poverty
30 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector74%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Military<1%
Sales and office18%
Service25%
Commute
Car, truck, or van86%
Public transportation7%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$106kMedian Home Value-$30k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$802Median Monthly Rent+$161 (2010–19)
53%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units11%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195934%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier19%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K38%
$100K to $149K37%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity12%
LP gas1%
Utility gas87%
Crime
Violent Crime in Chicago Heights
United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69
Property Crime in Chicago Heights
United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (78%)(20%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton80%
Donald Trump17%
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 | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 28 | 3 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chicago Heights
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding72
Tornado15
Coastal Flooding11
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Chicago Heights, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Chicago Heights, IL
Deer Creek Christian School
1 miles, W
Marian Catholic High School
1 miles, NW
Cornerstone Christian School
2 miles, S
Nazarene Nursery School & Kindergarten
2 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Chicago Heights, IL
Governors State University
6 miles, SW
Purdue University Northwest
10 miles, NE
Calumet College of Saint Joseph
13 miles, NE
Trinity Christian College
13 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Chicago Heights, IL
Advocate South Suburban Hospital
5 miles, NW
Franciscan Health Dyer
6 miles, E
Franciscan Health Munster
7 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Chicago Heights, IL
Chicago Midway International Airport
20 miles, N
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
35 miles, NW
South Bend International Airport
69 miles, E
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
89 miles, NW