Blue Island, IL

Living in Blue Island

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Bikeability 68
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Walkability 56
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Commute 21
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Public Transit 77
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Affordability 73
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Public Safety 26
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Airports 94
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Hospitals 16
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Colleges 52
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Schools 1
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Residents

23k Population -379 (2010–19)
36  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
15% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
66% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black32%
Caucasian19%
Hispanic or Latino47%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school22%
High school graduate29%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$48k Median Household Income +$5.1k (2010–19)
83% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
36  mi Average Commute
93% Lived Here Last Year +8% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector78%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts20%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service23%

Commute

Car, truck, or van84%
Public transportation13%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$123k Median Home Value -$37k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$766 Median Monthly Rent +$72 (2010–19)
43% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached45%
Multiple units14%
Mobile home4%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier35%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K35%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$750K to $999K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity10%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas87%

Crime

Violent Crime in Blue Island

United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69

Property Crime in Blue Island

United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (77%)(20%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton80%
Donald Trump17%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 25 2 13
Feb 29 2 9
Mar 38 3 5
Apr 50 4 1
May 60 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 74 4 0
Aug 73 4 0
Sep 66 3 0
Oct 54 3 0
Nov 42 3 1
Dec 29 2 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Blue Island

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding71
Tornado15
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Blue Island, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Blue Island, IL

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Tlc Learning Center
1 miles, NW
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Blue Cap School
1 miles, SE

Colleges

Colleges near Blue Island, IL

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Blue Island, IL

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Airports

Airports near Blue Island, IL

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