Ford Heights, IL
Living in Ford Heights
Bikeability59
Walkability59
Commute49
Public Transit69
Affordability99
Public Safety30
Airports87
Hospitals47
Colleges46
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools2
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.7kPopulation-122 (2010–19)
32 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
7%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
58%Family Households-12% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black88%
Caucasian1%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial7%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate40%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree4%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$34kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
66%Above Poverty+9% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year-8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K39%
$25K to $49K37%
$50K to $74K8%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector69%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance1%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office17%
Service42%
Commute
Car, truck, or van73%
Public transportation9%
Taxicab1%
Walked3%
Worked at home10%
Housing
$47kMedian Home Value-$32k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$518Median Monthly Rent-$79 (2010–19)
31%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached13%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196946%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K53%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity10%
Utility gas90%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ford Heights
United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69
Property Crime in Ford Heights
United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (82%)(15%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton84%
Donald Trump13%
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 Ford Heights
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding78
Tornado16
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ford Heights, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ford Heights, IL
Eagle Academy Christian School
3 miles, NE
Cornerstone Christian School
3 miles, SW
Glenwood Academy
4 miles, NW
Plum Creek Christian Academy
4 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Ford Heights, IL
Purdue University Northwest
8 miles, NE
Governors State University
8 miles, SW
Calumet College of Saint Joseph
12 miles, N
Indiana University-Northwest
13 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ford Heights, IL
Airports
Airports near Ford Heights, IL
Chicago Midway International Airport
21 miles, NW
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
36 miles, NW
South Bend International Airport
67 miles, E
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
91 miles, NW