South Chicago Heights, IL
Living in South Chicago Heights
Bikeability42
Walkability31
Commute43
Public Transit55
Affordability71
Public Safety60
Airports86
Hospitals49
Colleges61
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.1kPopulation+3 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
7%College-Educated-4% (2010–19)
66%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years27%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Black25%
Caucasian30%
Hispanic or Latino42%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate45%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$41kMedian Household Income-$3.6k (2010–19)
70%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more<1%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector86%
Self-employed1%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation32%
Mgt, science, and arts12%
Sales and office22%
Service24%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation5%
Walked1%
Worked at home<1%
Housing
$103kMedian Home Value-$32k (2010–19)
<1%Built 2000 or Later
$849Median Monthly Rent+$219 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 2009<1%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195930%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier14%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K31%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K1%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity8%
LP gas1%
Utility gas91%
Crime
Violent Crime in South Chicago Heights
United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69
Property Crime in South Chicago Heights
United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (77%)(21%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton79%
Donald Trump18%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 10 |
| 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 South Chicago Heights
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding83
Tornado18
Coastal Flooding11
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near South Chicago Heights, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near South Chicago Heights, IL
Cornerstone Christian School
0 miles, N
Foundations 4 Advancement
1 miles, S
South Suburban Sda Christian School
2 miles, W
South Suburban Christian School
2 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near South Chicago Heights, IL
Governors State University
5 miles, SW
Purdue University Northwest
11 miles, NE
Trinity Christian College
15 miles, NW
Calumet College of Saint Joseph
15 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near South Chicago Heights, IL
Franciscan Health Dyer
6 miles, E
Advocate South Suburban Hospital
6 miles, NW
Franciscan Health Munster
7 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near South Chicago Heights, IL
Chicago Midway International Airport
22 miles, N
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
37 miles, N
South Bend International Airport
70 miles, E
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
90 miles, NW