South Chicago Heights, IL

Living in South Chicago Heights

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Bikeability 42
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Walkability 31
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Commute 43
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Public Transit 55
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Affordability 71
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Public Safety 60
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Airports 86
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Hospitals 49
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Colleges 61
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Schools 1
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Residents

4.1k Population +3 (2010–19)
35  y Median Age -3 (2010–19)
7% College-Educated -4% (2010–19)
66% Family Households +4% (2010–19)

Age

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

Diversity

Black25%
Caucasian30%
Hispanic or Latino42%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school17%
High school graduate45%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree1%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$41k Median Household Income -$3.6k (2010–19)
70% Above Poverty -5% (2010–19)
29  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more<1%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector86%
Self-employed1%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation32%
Mgt, science, and arts12%
Sales and office22%
Service24%

Commute

Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation5%
Walked1%
Worked at home<1%

Housing

$103k Median Home Value -$32k (2010–19)
<1% Built 2000 or Later
$849 Median Monthly Rent +$219 (2010–19)
63% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2000 to 2009<1%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195930%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier14%

Home Value

Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K31%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K1%
$750K to $999K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity8%
LP gas1%
Utility gas91%

Crime

Violent Crime in South Chicago Heights

United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69

Property Crime in South Chicago Heights

United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (77%)(21%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton79%
Donald Trump18%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 2 10
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 South Chicago Heights

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding83
Tornado18
Coastal Flooding11
Blizzard3
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