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Calumet Park, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Cook County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,836
Population
6,104/sq mi density
$57,389
Median Income
$25,854 per capita
$180,800
Home Value
$156,461 Zillow
$1,157
Median Rent
24.8% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
1,144
Violent Crime/100K
3,043 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$57,389 median income, 10.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$180,800 home value, $1,157/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,144 violent crimes/100K (201% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Calumet Park experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. The area receives 38.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 605 ft (184 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,104/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6657°N, 87.6577°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cook County County |
| Nearest Airport | Chicago Midway International (MDW) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0460 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 20.6 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.33 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.29 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very High |
| Risk Score | 100.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Very High |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1954 | MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN) | Avalanche | 3.0 m | 7 | 64 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in |
Calumet Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.5").