Ford Heights, IL

Living in Ford Heights

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Bikeability 59
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Walkability 59
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Commute 49
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Public Transit 69
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Affordability 99
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Public Safety 30
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Airports 87
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Hospitals 47
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Colleges 46
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Schools 2
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Residents

2.7k Population -122 (2010–19)
32  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
7% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
58% Family Households -12% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black88%
Caucasian1%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial7%

Education

Less than high school14%
High school graduate40%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree4%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household58%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$34k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
66% Above Poverty +9% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year -8% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K39%
$25K to $49K37%
$50K to $74K8%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector69%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance1%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office17%
Service42%

Commute

Car, truck, or van73%
Public transportation9%
Taxicab1%
Walked3%
Worked at home10%

Housing

$47k Median Home Value -$32k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$518 Median Monthly Rent -$79 (2010–19)
31% Owner-Occupied +3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached13%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196946%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier9%

Home Value

Less than $50K53%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity10%
Utility gas90%

Crime

Violent Crime in Ford Heights

United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69

Property Crime in Ford Heights

United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (82%)(15%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton84%
Donald Trump13%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 2 11
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 Ford Heights

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding78
Tornado16
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Ford Heights, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Ford Heights, IL

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Glenwood Academy
4 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Ford Heights, IL

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Ford Heights, IL

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Community Hospital
5 miles, NE

Airports

Airports near Ford Heights, IL

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