Ford City, Chicago, IL

Living in Ford City

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Bikeability 58
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Walkability 49
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Commute 12
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Public Transit 70
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Affordability 78
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Public Safety 63
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Airports 95
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Hospitals 7
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Colleges 50
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Schools 1
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Residents

9.5k Population +613 (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
63% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black12%
Caucasian29%
Hispanic or Latino56%
Multiracial2%

Education

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$61k Median Household Income +$16k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty +7% (2010–19)
39  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector73%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Commute

Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation9%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$172k Median Home Value -$23k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$748 Median Monthly Rent -$124 (2010–19)
68% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195927%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K30%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K4%

House Heating Type

Electricity16%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas82%

Crime

Violent Crime in Ford City

United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69

Property Crime in Ford City

United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (77%)(20%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton81%
Donald Trump15%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 2 11
Feb 28 2 8
Mar 38 3 4
Apr 50 4 1
May 60 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 75 4 0
Aug 73 4 0
Sep 65 3 0
Oct 54 3 0
Nov 41 3 1
Dec 28 3 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ford City

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding72
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Ford City, Chicago, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Ford City, Chicago, IL

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Colleges

Colleges near Ford City, Chicago, IL

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Ford City, Chicago, IL

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Holy Cross Hospital
2 miles, E
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St Bernard Hospital
5 miles, E

Airports

Airports near Ford City, Chicago, IL

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