Calumet Heights, Chicago, IL

Living in Calumet Heights

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Bikeability 87
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Walkability 79
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Commute 4
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Public Transit 90
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Affordability 94
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Public Safety 30
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Airports 94
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Hospitals 13
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Colleges 50
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Schools 1
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Residents

21k Population -4.6k (2010–19)
45  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
55% Family Households -13% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over12%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black89%
Caucasian1%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household55%
Householder living alone42%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$45k Median Household Income -$2k (2010–19)
82% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
46  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government12%
Private sector65%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van66%
Public transportation28%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$135k Median Home Value -$35k (2010–19)
3% Built 2000 or Later
$544 Median Monthly Rent +$58 (2010–19)
51% Owner-Occupied -13% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached16%
1 unit, detached56%
Multiple units9%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19793%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195926%
Built 1940 to 194929%
Built 1939 or earlier22%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K32%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity6%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas90%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Calumet Heights

United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69

Property Crime in Calumet Heights

United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (90%)(7%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton92%
Donald Trump6%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 2 11
Feb 28 2 8
Mar 38 3 4
Apr 49 4 1
May 60 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 74 4 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 65 3 0
Oct 53 3 0
Nov 41 3 1
Dec 28 3 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Calumet Heights

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding71
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
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