Thornton, IL
Living in Thornton
Bikeability38
Walkability41
Commute53
Public Transit51
Affordability65
Public Safety75
Airports93
Hospitals34
Colleges45
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Schools1
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Residents
2.5kPopulation+93 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
62%Family Households-11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black18%
Caucasian66%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate42%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$65kMedian Household Income+$7.9k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K21%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government14%
Private sector68%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office24%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation4%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$106kMedian Home Value-$32k (2010–19)
2%Built 2000 or Later
$857Median Monthly Rent+$127 (2010–19)
71%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached84%
Multiple units4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19793%
Built 1960 to 196921%
Built 1950 to 195940%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier23%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K41%
$100K to $149K40%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity12%
LP gas1%
Utility gas86%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Thornton
United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69
Property Crime in Thornton
United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (68%)(30%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton64%
Donald Trump32%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 13 |
| Feb | 28 | 2 | 9 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 2 |
| Dec | 28 | 2 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Thornton
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding73
Tornado15
Coastal Flooding11
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Thornton, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Thornton, IL
Calvary Academy
2 miles, N
Laren Montessori School
2 miles, N
Academic Mastery Academy
2 miles, N
Glenwood Academy
2 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Thornton, IL
Purdue University Northwest
8 miles, E
Calumet College of Saint Joseph
9 miles, NE
Chicago State University
10 miles, N
Governors State University
10 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Thornton, IL
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
3 miles, NW
Advocate South Suburban Hospital
4 miles, W
Franciscan St Margaret Health Hammond
6 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Thornton, IL
Chicago Midway International Airport
16 miles, NW
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
32 miles, NW
South Bend International Airport
68 miles, E
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
87 miles, NW