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City in Illinois, United States
Chicago Heights
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Chicago Heights is a city in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 27,480 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 26,533 in 2024. A southern suburb in the Chicago metropolitan area, its nicknames include "The Crossroads of the Nation" and "Da Heights”.Wikipedia
The cold season is long. Rain falls fairly evenly through the year. Winter is not just a brief interruption. Noticeable daylight swing. Annual snowfall is at least 15 inches.
Long winterEven rainfallNoticeable daylight swingThe Crossroads of the Nation" and "Da HeightsCrossroads of the Nation
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Place
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Location Context
Chicago Heights, Illinois
Latitude41.51°
Longitude-87.64°
Population30k
Center elevation659 ft
State Context
IllinoisU.S. stateIllinois is a state in the Midwestern United States. It borders on Lake Michigan to its northeast, the Mississippi River to its west, and the Wabash and Ohio rivers to its south. Of the fifty U.S. states, Illinois has the fifth-largest gross domestic product (GDP), the sixth-largest population, and the 25th-most land area.Wikipedia
Income tax: Flat 4.95%Avg sales tax: 8.86%Property tax: 2.08%Official school data available
About the Region
Great Lakes MidwestThe Great Lakes Midwest includes lakefront metropolitan areas, inland cities, university towns, and rural communities. Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, and Minneapolis illustrate different urban settings within this broad grouping.
Proximity to a Great Lake can influence local weather, but lake-effect snow does not affect every city equally. Inland and southern parts of the region also differ from northern lakefront locations. Compare local snowfall, temperatures, housing, and transport rather than assuming one regional pattern.
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People
City Profile
Median Age36 yrs
College Educated20%bachelor's or higher
Work From Home6%of workforce
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Housing Costs & Income
Housing
$1,679/mo
Median rent
$164k
Median home price
Rent burden35% of income
Household Income
$57k
Median annual
Daily life
Livability
Getting AroundMixed mobility
Citywide Walk Score plus available transit and density context
Mixed day-to-day convenience.
Internet
Fiber
3%
Cable
99%
address availability
The year
Climate Through the Year
Sunshine
278
days with 5+ hours of sun/year
Annual average of days with more than five hours of sunshine, not necessarily clear skies.
76% of the year
Avg High Temp
60°F
annual average
Humidity Pattern
Steady humidity
71% warm season / 74% cool season
Comfort Score
48/100
Mixed
Temp Swing
48°F
seasonal high-temp spread
Annual precipitation
46"
inches per year
Annual snowfall
25"
inches per year
Typical Air Quality
43
Good · 2024 modeled average
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Comfort combines temperature band fit, humidity fit, seasonal swing, and penalties for long stretches of extreme heat or cold. Higher scores mean the yearly pattern stays closer to an easier day-to-day climate band.
Monthly Temperature
Daylight Span (Sunrise to Sunset)
Precipitation Distribution
46" of precipitation per year
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Humidity Through The Year
Monthly Relative Humidity (%)35-65% band
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fairly steady humidity
Summer 71% · Winter 74% · Jun-Jan 66-76%
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Watchouts
Natural Hazard Risk
Flood Risk
minimal
FEMA classification
Poor Air Days
14 days
per year with AQI > 100
Culture
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