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Ford Heights, IL
Illinois · Lake County · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin Metro
Ford Heights is a small town in Illinois with a population of 1,587. Residents earn $34,323 per year, which is 54% below the national average.
Data updated April 2026
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,587
Population
778/sq mi density
$34,323
Median Income
$15,823 per capita
$48,000
Home Value
$86,191 Zillow
$924
Median Rent
33.0% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
796
Violent Crime/100K
4,679 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$34,323 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$48,000 home value, $924/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
796 violent crimes/100K (109% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher
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Median Income
$34,323
54% lower than US avg
Home Value
$48,000
83% lower than US avg
Violent Crime
796/100K
109% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
8.9%
74% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$924
21% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
41.6%
30% higher than US avg
Unemployment
4.4%
22% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
36.5%
194% higher than US avg
How Ford Heights Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,587
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density778/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 2%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
CMedian Income$34,323
Per Capita$15,823
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty36.5%
County GDP$31,242M
Commute28 min
Housing
A+Home Value$48,000
Rent$924
Ownership43.9%
Zillow$86,191
Housing Units817
Rent Burden33.0%
Crime
FViolent796/100K
Property4,679/100K
Health
Obesity41.6%
Uninsured11.2%
Smoking15.9%
Depression17.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Climate
Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain40.9 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation632 ft (193 m)
Education
DBachelor's+8.9%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score6.08
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute28 min
Broadband76.0%
EV Stations2
Libraries26
Is Ford Heights a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Ford Heights receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Ford Heights has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Ford Heights is $34,323, 54% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.4%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 36.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Ford Heights is $48,000, 83% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $924 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Safety & Crime
With 796 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern / this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,679 per 100,000, 139% above the national average.
Education
8.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Climate & Weather
Ford Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches, including 38.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Ford Heights has a population of 1,587 with a density of 778 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles. The median age is 41.9 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.2% female and 48.8% male. The city is predominantly Black (98.4%), with 1.6% White. English is the primary language spoken at home by 99.6% of residents. 7.6% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 23.9% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 88.9% have health insurance coverage.
Population
1,587
Total Population
778
People / sq mi
41.9yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Ford Heights vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Ford Heights vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Ford Heights is $34,323, which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,823 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,177, 18% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 36.5% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 11,872 business establishments, including 1,110 restaurants. The cost of living index is 100, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes. 0.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).
Income: Ford Heights vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $34,323 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $15,823 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,177 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,524 |
| Gini Index | 0.453 (0=equal, 1=unequal) |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.4% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 36.5% |
| 194% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 11,872 |
| County GDP | $31,242M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 1,110 |
| Healthcare | 1,376 |
| Retail | 1,546 |
| Manufacturing | 366 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,190 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Cost of Living | 100.00 (100=avg) |
| Effective Tax Rate | 8.73% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 28.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 66.5% |
| Public Transit | 11.8% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
Walkability
The median home value in Ford Heights is $48,000, 83% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $86,191, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $924 (21% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $854 for a one-bedroom to $1,063 for a two-bedroom apartment. 43.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 817 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1965. The average annual property tax is $4,190 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 33.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.4x, well within the affordable range.
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $48,000 |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $86,191 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $924 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 33.0% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 43.9% |
| Owner-Occupied | 43.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 56.1% |
| Housing Units | 817 |
| Median Year Built | 1965 |
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,190 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 8.73% |
In Ford Heights, 41.6% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 15.4% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 5.5% of residents. 40.1% have high blood pressure. 15.9% are current smokers. 14.7% report binge drinking. 29.7% are physically inactive, above the national average. 17.6% report depression. 18.7% experience frequent mental distress. 11.2% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,971. The dentist ratio is 1:1,576. 92.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.3 out of 10.
Health Metrics: Ford Heights vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 41.6% |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 15.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.1% |
| Asthma | 12.6% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Cancer | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 4.6% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| Smoking | 15.9% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Binge Drinking | 14.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.7% |
| Depression | 17.6% |
| Mental Distress | 18.7% |
| Physical Distress | 13.1% |
| Short Sleep | 45.9% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 88.9% |
| Uninsured | 11.2% |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Primary Care | 1:1,971 |
| Dentists | 1:1,576 |
| Mental Health | 1:434 |
| Checkup Rate | 81.0% |
| Dental Visits | 53.9% |
| Premature Death | 10,981/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 92.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,376 |
Ford Heights has a violent crime rate of 796 per 100,000 residents, 109% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 4,679 per 100,000, 139% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 53 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Ford Heights receives a safety grade of F.
Crime Rates: Ford Heights vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
| Total Violent | 795.6/100K |
| 109% above US avg | |
Property Crime
| Total Property | 4,678.9/100K |
| 139% above US avg |
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 53 |
| Avg Accident Severity | 0.0 / 4.0 |
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
Ford Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. The area receives 38.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 632 feet.
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 | 632 ft (193 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 778/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5109°N, 87.5814°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gary/Chicago International (GYY) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0452 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 13.8 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.37 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very 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 | 62 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 |
Ford Heights 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").
Ford Heights is located in Lake County. It is classified as Metro / 1 million+, part of a metropolitan area. 8.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 74% below the national average of 33.7%. 87.5% have completed high school. 1.9% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 6.1 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 52.1% of the vote, a 5.6-point margin. 76.0% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). The area has 2 EV charging stations. There are 26 public libraries serving the community. 1,376 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 66.5% of workers drive alone to work, while 11.8% use public transit.
2024 Presidential Election (County)
Winner: Democrat by 5.6 points
Safety & Disasters
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 53 |
| Avg Accident Severity | 0.0 / 4.0 |
F
Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.9% |
| 74% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.5% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 1.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
D
Education Grade (1.7/5.0)
Area & Infrastructure
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro / 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 778/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| County | Lake County County |
Services
| Broadband Access | 76.0% |
| Avg Download Speed | 109.9 Mbps |
| Avg Upload Speed | 20.1 Mbps |
| Max Download Speed | 1,000 Mbps |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 26 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,376 |
| Restaurants | 1,110 |
| Retail Stores | 1,546 |
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 28.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 66.5% |
| Public Transit | 11.8% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
Average costs for common services in Ford Heights. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.
Healthcare
| Doctor Visit (Primary Care) | $250 ($150–$400) |
| Specialist Visit | $350 ($200–$550) |
| Urgent Care Visit | $200 ($100–$350) |
| Emergency Room Visit | $2,200 ($800–$5,000) |
| Dental Cleaning | $130 ($75–$200) |
| Dental Filling | $250 ($150–$400) |
Auto Repair
| Oil Change (Conventional) | $45 ($25–$75) |
| Oil Change (Synthetic) | $75 ($50–$120) |
| Brake Pad Replacement | $300 ($150–$500) |
| Tire Rotation | $40 ($20–$75) |
| New Tires (Set of 4) | $600 ($400–$1,000) |
| Battery Replacement | $200 ($100–$350) |
Home Services
| Plumber (Per Hour) | $100 ($60–$150) |
| Electrician (Per Hour) | $90 ($50–$140) |
| HVAC Repair | $400 ($150–$800) |
| HVAC System Install | $7,000 ($4,000–$12,000) |
| Roof Repair | $1,000 ($400–$2,000) |
| Roof Replacement | $9,000 ($5,500–$15,000) |
Legal
| Divorce (Uncontested) | $1,500 ($500–$3,500) |
| Divorce (Contested) | $15,000 ($5,000–$30,000) |
| DUI Defense | $5,000 ($2,000–$10,000) |
| Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) | $1,500 ($800–$3,000) |
| Will Preparation | $500 ($200–$1,000) |
| Trust Preparation | $2,500 ($1,000–$5,000) |
Personal Care
| Men's Haircut | $25 ($15–$45) |
| Women's Haircut | $55 ($30–$100) |
| Hair Coloring (Full) | $150 ($75–$250) |
| Manicure | $25 ($15–$45) |
| Pedicure | $40 ($25–$65) |
| Massage (1 Hour) | $80 ($50–$130) |
Food & Grocery
| Gallon of Milk (per gallon) | $4.10 ($3.00–$5.50) |
| Dozen Eggs (per dozen) | $3.50 ($2.50–$5.00) |
| Loaf of Bread | $3.80 ($2.50–$5.50) |
| Chicken Breast (per lb) | $4.50 ($3.00–$6.50) |
| Ground Beef (per lb) | $5.50 ($4.00–$7.50) |
| Rice (per lb) | $1.00 ($0.60–$1.80) |
Utilities
| Electricity (Monthly) | $140 ($80–$250) |
| Natural Gas (Monthly) | $70 ($30–$150) |
| Water/Sewer (Monthly) | $70 ($40–$120) |
| Internet (Monthly) | $70 ($40–$100) |
| Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) | $65 ($30–$100) |
| Cable TV (Monthly) | $85 ($50–$150) |
Transportation
| Monthly Parking (Downtown) | $200 ($75–$500) |
| Car Insurance (Annual) | $2,000 ($1,200–$3,500) |
| Bus Pass (Monthly) | $70 ($30–$130) |
| Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) | $15 ($8.00–$25) |
| Car Registration (Annual) | $100 ($30–$250) |
| Driver's License Renewal | $30 ($15–$75) |
Education & Childcare
| Daycare (Infant, Monthly) | $1,200 ($600–$2,500) |
| Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) | $1,000 ($500–$2,000) |
| After-School Care (Monthly) | $400 ($200–$700) |
| Tutoring (Per Hour) | $50 ($25–$100) |
| SAT/ACT Prep Course | $1,000 ($400–$2,500) |
| Private School (K-12, Annual) | $12,500 ($5,000–$30,000) |
Pets
| Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) | $60 ($30–$100) |
| Dog Vaccination (Annual) | $100 ($50–$200) |
| Dog Grooming | $60 ($30–$100) |
| Pet Boarding (Per Night) | $40 ($20–$75) |
| Dog Spay/Neuter | $300 ($150–$500) |
| Cat Spay/Neuter | $200 ($100–$400) |
Top Industries in Lake County
Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).
| Industry | Jobs | Establishments | Avg Annual Pay | Location Quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 33,182 | 1,358 | $62,062 | 1.21 |
| Retail Trade | 22,724 | 1,514 | $36,314 | 1.19 |
| Manufacturing | 22,497 | 419 | $107,985 | 1.43 |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 20,825 | 1,090 | $24,050 | 1.20 |
| Construction | 11,594 | 1,076 | $86,002 | 1.15 |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 9,299 | 580 | $62,463 | 1.15 |
| Administrative & Waste Services | 8,986 | 637 | $52,483 | 0.80 |
| Other Services | 8,046 | 1,031 | $44,112 | 1.39 |
| Professional & Technical Services | 7,851 | 1,488 | $72,349 | 0.59 |
| Finance & Insurance | 4,573 | 694 | $78,381 | 0.59 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 3,368 | 150 | $32,018 | 1.05 |
| Educational Services | 3,009 | 176 | $42,519 | 0.76 |
| Management of Companies | 2,328 | 72 | $104,196 | 0.72 |
| Real Estate | 1,796 | 456 | $59,105 | 0.60 |
| Information & Technology | 901 | 112 | $75,020 | 0.25 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 260 | 29 | $33,996 | 0.17 |
| Mining & Oil/Gas | 75 | 8 | $98,760 | 0.10 |
Schools in Ford Heights
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Cntr | Elementary | 305 | 15 | 20.3:1 |
| Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center | Middle | 153 | 12 | 12.8:1 |
Radio Stations near Ford Heights
55 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 103.5 KISS FM - WKSC-FM Chicago | pop, top 40 | AAC | |
| Super CFL Radio - Chicago,IL | "chicago's greatest hits ", 70s disco | MP3 320 kbps | |
| WCPT 820 AM Willow Springs, IL | progressive talk | MP3 64 kbps | |
| 103.5 KISS FM WKSC Chicago | hits, hot adult contemporary | AAC | |
| 011.fm – House of Hair | 80s hard rock, hair metal | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Moody Radio WMBI 90.1 FM | — | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Smooth Jazz WNUA Chicago | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WCPT 820 Heartland Signal Progresive Talk, Willow Springs IL | chicago, illinois | MP3 64 kbps | |
| 91.5 WBEZ-FM | public radio | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Rebel Radio | — | MP3 256 kbps | |
| 107.5 WGCI | urban contemporary | AAC | |
| Smooth Jazz WNUA 95.5 Chicago, IL | oldies, smooth jazz | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WBEZ FM 91.5 | — | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Plus Radio Narodna | folk, narodna | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| fubu radio | dj, hip hop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| WLIT 93.9 FM - Chicago, IL | aor / slow rock / soft rock (adult-orientated rock e.g. the eagles.), love songs | AAC | |
| Plus Radio Klinci | kids | AAC+ 80 kbps | |
| Klove | gospel | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| WCHI-HD2 Big 95.5 FM - Chicago, IL | country, new country | AAC | |
| CHIRP Radio (WCXP-LP) | independent radio, indie rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WMVP 1000 AM - ESPN Chicago, IL | chicago sports, live sports | MP3 64 kbps | |
| WDCB Jazz | jazz | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Plus Radio '90 | 90s, devedesete | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Audio Noir | audio drama, old time radio | MP3 48 kbps | |
| Boys Town Live | dance radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WLS 94.7-FM Chicago, IL | classic hits | MP3 80 kbps | |
| WBEZ-HD2 "Vocalo Stream" Chicago, IL | chicago, community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| mmRadio | 70s, 80s | MP3 320 kbps | |
| WRTE 90.7 FM | jazz | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WFMT Classical AAC 128 | chicago, classical | AAC 130 kbps | |
| WLUW 88.7 FM, Chicago Sound Alliance | independent radio, student radio | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| CRIS Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WFMT Classical AAC 64 | chicago, classical | AAC 130 kbps | |
| Inspiration 1390 | gospel | AAC | |
| Polskie Radio 1030 Chicago WNVR | community, entertainment | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Cosy 103.7 | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Nexus Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WSRB 106.3 FM Chicago's R&B - Lansing, IL | rap hiphop rnb, soul | AAC 64 kbps | |
| WJOB 1230 AM - 104.7 FM Hammond, IN | local talk, sports talk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WJVX/Oak Lawn-Chicago,IL | "the new sound for old memories"r'n'b hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 93.9 WLIT-FM LITE FM | pop | AAC | |
| Metaverse Radio Chicago | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| WCHI 95.5 FM - Chicago, IL | rock | AAC | |
| Radio Chrystusa Króla Chicago | — | MP3 160 kbps | |
| WGN Radio 720 | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Q101 Chicago's Alternative | alternative, alternative rock | MP3 80 kbps | |
| Plus Radio Zabavna | pop, zabavna | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Radio DePaul | — | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Plus Radio Nostalgija | pop | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Hot Wax Radio | indie | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Polskie Radio 1030 Chicago | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Plus Radio Hit | folk, pop folk | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| RebelRadio.com Chicago | hard rock, heavy metal | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Plus Radio Rock | rock | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| WFMT Classical AAC 256 | chicago, classical | AAC 258 kbps |
Campgrounds Near Ford Heights
2 campgrounds found near Ford Heights.
| Name | Rating | Sites | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chellberg Farm Picnic Shelters | 5.0/5 | 3 | $25–$50 |
| West Beach Picnic Shelters | 2.0/5 | 8 | $25 |
National Parks Near Ford Heights
16 national parks and monuments found near Ford Heights.
| Park | Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park | State Park | Free |
| Calumet Park | State Park | Free |
| Chain O'Lakes State Park | State Park | Free |
| Channahon State Park | State Park | Free |
| Gebhard Woods State Park | State Park | Free |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | National Park | $20 |
| Indiana Dunes State Park | State Park | Free |
| Lake Park Expansion | State Park | Free |
| Morraine Hills State Park | State Park | Free |
| Presidential Park | State Park | Free |
| Pullman National Historical Park | National Historical Park | Free |
| Silver Springs | State Park | Free |
| Tippecanoe River State Park | State Park | Free |
| Warren Dunes State Park | State Park | Free |
| Warren Woods State Park | State Park | Free |
| William G. Stratton State Park | State Park | Free |
Trails Near Ford Heights
3 trails found near Ford Heights.
| Trail | Miles | Surface | Hike | Bike | Horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TWIN OAKS TRAIL | 5.7 | IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| BAILEY BRIDGE TRAIL | 2.2 | IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TURTLE POND TRAIL | 0.3 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
Historical Trends — Ford Heights
Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).
Population
Median Household Income
| Year | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2,793 | $16,849 |
| 2015 | 2,773 | $21,050 |
| 2017 | 2,727 | $24,113 |
| 2019 | 2,679 | $34,167 |
| 2021 | 1,772 | $37,885 |
| 2023 | 1,742 | $34,323 |
Museums in Ford Heights
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SXU GALLERY | ART MUSEUM | $104,916,692 | ||
| SOUTH CHICAGO ART CENTER NFP | ART MUSEUM | 7737319287 | $1,026,322 | |
| SCHAAF TRUCK AND TRACTOR MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 8154647395 | $390,009 | |
| LAKE KATHERINE NATURE CENTER AND BOTANIC GARDENS | ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER | 7083611873 | $256,896 | |
| LAKE COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | COURTHOUSE SQUARE SUITE 205 | 2196623975 | $250,860 |
| BRONZEVILLE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM | CHILDREN'S MUSEUM | 7737219301 | $143,187 | |
| RIDGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 7738811675 | $137,570 | |
| UNION STREET GALLERY | ART MUSEUM | 7087542601 | $132,314 | |
| PULLMAN HISTORIC FOUNDATION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 614 E 113TH STREET | 7737858182 | $70,300 |
| JOHN H VANDERPOEL ART ASSOCIATION | ART MUSEUM | 7737790007 | $61,590 | |
| VIVIAN G HARSH SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 3125449188 | $43,598 | |
| A. PHILIP RANDOLPH PULLMAN PORTER MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 10406 S MARYLAND AVE | 7738508580 | $35,039 |
| MIDWEST CARVERS MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 7083316011 | $8,764 | |
| CEDAR LAKE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 7408 CONSTITUTION AVENUE | 2193746157 | $7,297 |
| NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 2199442661 | $1,499 | |
| AFRICAN HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL COMMISSION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | $463 | ||
| AMERICAN MUSEUM OF MILITARY VEHICLES | GENERAL MUSEUM | |||
| BAGPIPE MUSIC MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 7089221756 | ||
| BLUE ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 7083718546 | ||
| BREMEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF TINLEY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 6727 174TH ST | 7084294210 | |
| CALUMET CITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 7088329390 | ||
| CALUMET CITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 760 WENTWORTH AVE | 7088329390 | |
| CHICAGO MUSIC HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | |||
| CHICAGOLAND HISTORICAL BUS MUSEUM | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 7088891426 | ||
| CHILDREN'S ART MUSEUM OF CHICAGO NFP | ART MUSEUM | 7732339933 | ||
| CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF CEDAR LAKE | CHILDREN'S MUSEUM | 2193746157 | ||
| CHRISTOPHER ART GALLERY | ART MUSEUM | |||
| DOLTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 7082013310 | ||
| DUSABLE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 7739470600 | ||
| DYER HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 1 TOWN SQ | 2198656108 | |
| FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF WILL COUNTY | ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER | 27064 S DUTTON ROAD | 8157278700 | |
| GARY CHILDREN'S MUSEUM | CHILDREN'S MUSEUM | |||
| GARY HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2409 W 5TH AVE | ||
| GRIFFITH HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| HAMMOND HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2199315100 | ||
| HESSVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2199315100 | ||
| HOMEWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 7087991896 | ||
| HONORABLE ELIJAH MUHAMMAD COMMERATIVE CENTER | GENERAL MUSEUM | 233 BRENNER COURT | 3126351020 | |
| ILLINOIS SIGNAL CORPS AND MILITARY HISTORY MUSEUM | HISTORY MUSEUM | |||
| IRONS OAKS ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER | GENERAL MUSEUM | 7084812330 | ||
| JOHN DILLINGER MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 2199897770 | ||
| LAKE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2196623975 | ||
| LANSING HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 831 NORTH WASHINGTON AVENUE | ||
| MARKHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 7083318685 | ||
| MATTESON HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 7087483033 | ||
| MUSEUM AFRICA | HISTORY MUSEUM | 3128786402 | ||
| NATHAN MANILOW SCULPTURE PARK | GENERAL MUSEUM | 7085345000 | ||
| NATIONAL ARCHIVES AT CHICAGO | GENERAL MUSEUM | |||
| NORTHWEST INDIANA RAILROAD PRESERVATION SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| NORTHWEST INDIANA WOMENS MUSEUM OF GARY INDIANA | SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM | |||
| PARK FOREST HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 7087487672 | ||
| PEOTONE HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 427 W CORNING AVE | 7083284072 | |
| PLANETARIUM | SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM | 2300 - 173RD STREET | ||
| PORTRAITS OF GREAT AMERICAN WOMEN ACHIEVERS | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 3126642506 | ||
| PRESIDENT'S GALLERY | ART MUSEUM | |||
| PROJECT ZEAL | GENERAL MUSEUM | |||
| PULLMAN HISTORIC SITE NFP | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 7736602341 | ||
| PULLMAN STATE HISTORIC SITE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 7737858181 | ||
| ROBBINS HISTORIAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM | HISTORY MUSEUM | 3644 W 139TH STREET | 7083895393 | |
| ROBERT F. DECAPRIO ART GALLERY | ART MUSEUM | 7089744300 | ||
| SOUTH HOLLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 7084746300 | ||
| SOUTH LAKE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| SOUTH SUBURBAN GENEALOGICAL & HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 7083353340 | ||
| SOUTH SUBURBAN HERITAGE ASSOCIATION | GENERAL MUSEUM | 7087988021 | ||
| SOUTHEAST CHICAGO HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 7737217948 | ||
| STEAM POWERED PRESERVATION SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| THORNTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 114 N HUNTER STREET | 7088776569 | |
| THORNTON TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| THREE-CREEKS HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| WHITING-ROBERTSDALE HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION |
Libraries in Ford Heights
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAKE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY | 1919 WEST 81ST AVENUE | 0.0 | 1,411,529 | |||
| OAK LAWN PUBLIC LIBRARY | 9427 SOUTH RAYMOND AVENUE | 0.0 | 420,016 | |||
| CALUMET CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY | 660 MANISTEE AVENUE | 0.0 | 314,610 | |||
| TINLEY PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY | 7851 TIMBER DRIVE | 0.0 | 299,493 | |||
| HOMEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT | 17917 DIXIE HIGHWAY | 0.0 | 232,577 | |||
| HAMMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY | 564 STATE STREET | 0.0 | 208,884 | |||
| CROWN POINT COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY | 122 NORTH MAIN STREET | 0.0 | 201,916 | |||
| GRANDE PRAIRIE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT | 3479 WEST 183RD STREET | 0.0 | 190,000 | |||
| FLOSSMOOR PUBLIC LIBRARY | 1000 STERLING AVENUE | 0.0 | 188,800 | |||
| MARKHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY | 16640 SOUTH KEDZIE AVENUE | 0.0 | 185,000 | |||
| FRANKFORT PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT | 21119 SOUTH PFEIFFER ROAD | 0.0 | 180,499 | |||
| SOUTH HOLLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY | 16250 WAUSAU AVENUE | 0.0 | 177,300 | |||
| ALSIP-MERRIONETTE PARK LIBRARY DISTRICT | 11960 SOUTH PULASKI ROAD | 0.0 | 176,355 | |||
| PALOS HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY | 12501 SOUTH 71ST AVENUE | 0.0 | 174,742 | |||
| EAST CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY | 2401 EAST COLUMBUS DRIVE | 0.0 | 164,000 | |||
| BLUE ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY | 2433 YORK STREET | 0.0 | 163,968 | |||
| LANSING PUBLIC LIBRARY | 2750 INDIANA AVENUE | 0.0 | 159,815 | |||
| EVERGREEN PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY | 9400 SOUTH TROY AVENUE | 0.0 | 151,804 | |||
| CHICAGO HEIGHTS FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY | 25 WEST FIFTEENTH STREET | 0.0 | 149,140 | |||
| MATTESON PUBLIC LIBRARY | 801 SOUTH SCHOOL AVENUE | 0.0 | 140,200 | |||
| PRAIRIE TRAILS PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT | 8449 SOUTH MOODY AVENUE | 0.0 | 134,553 | |||
| CHICAGO RIDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY | 10400 SOUTH OXFORD AVENUE | 0.0 | 129,678 | |||
| PARK FOREST PUBLIC LIBRARY | 400 LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD | 0.0 | 122,683 | |||
| DOLTON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT | 14037 LINCOLN AVENUE | 0.0 | 110,186 | |||
| ACORN PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT | 15624 SOUTH CENTRAL AVENUE | 0.0 | 105,995 | |||
| GLENWOOD-LYNWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT | 19901 STONY ISLAND AVENUE | 0.0 | 104,962 | |||
| RICHTON PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT | 4045 SAUK TRAIL | 0.0 | 98,530 | |||
| RIVERDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT | 208 WEST 144TH STREET | 0.0 | 89,000 | |||
| MIDLOTHIAN PUBLIC LIBRARY | 14701 SOUTH KENTON AVENUE | 0.0 | 85,966 | |||
| HARVEY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT | 15441 TURLINGTON AVENUE | 0.0 | 85,500 | |||
| LOWELL PUBLIC LIBRARY | 1505 EAST COMMERCIAL AVENUE | 0.0 | 83,753 | |||
| CRETE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT | 1177 NORTH MAIN STREET | 0.0 | 81,528 | |||
| WORTH PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT | 6917 WEST 111TH STREET | 0.0 | 78,586 | |||
| STEGER-SOUTH CHICAGO HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT | 54 EAST 31ST STREET | 0.0 | 50,506 | |||
| BRIDGEVIEW PUBLIC LIBRARY | 7840 WEST 79TH STREET | 0.0 | 46,312 | |||
| NANCY L MCCONATHY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT | 21737 JEFFREY AVENUE | 0.0 | 40,126 | |||
| BEECHER COMMUNITY LIBRARY | 660 PENFIELD STREET | 0.0 | 40,000 | |||
| WHITING PUBLIC LIBRARY | 1735 OLIVER STREET | 0.0 | 39,853 | |||
| PEOTONE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT | 515 NORTH FIRST STREET | 0.0 | 36,503 | |||
| CALUMET PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY | 1500 WEST 127TH STREET | 0.0 | 28,000 | |||
| CRESTWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT | 4955 WEST 135TH STREET | 0.0 | 25,474 | |||
| UNIVERSITY PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT | 1100 BLACKHAWK DRIVE | 0.0 | 25,000 | |||
| HOMETOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY | 4331 SOUTHWEST HIGHWAY | 0.0 | 16,200 | |||
| WILLIAM LEONARD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT | 13820 CENTRAL PARK AVENUE | 0.0 | 6,200 | |||
| THORNTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | 115 EAST MARGARET STREET | 0.0 | 5,000 |
Farmers Markets in Ford Heights
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alsip Farmers Market | 12521 S. Kostner Avenue | 06/10/2014 to 10/14/2014 | Tue: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Chatham (Chicago) Farmers Market | E 87th Pl at S Langley Ave | ||||
| Chicago Heights Corner Market | 160 West Joe Orr Road | 06/07/2014 to 09/27/2014 | Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Country Club Hills Farmers Market | 4200 W. 183rd St. | Visit | |||
| Crete European Market | 1321 Main St. | ||||
| Crown Point Farmers Market | South Main Street | Visit | |||
| Evergreen Park Farmers Market | 8900 S Kedzie Ave | June to October | Thu:7:00 am - 1:00 pm; | ||
| Faith in Place Winter Farmers Market - Beverly Unitarian Church, Chicago | 10244 S. Longwood Drive | 03/05/2016 to | Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Faith in Place Winter Farmers Market - Greenstone United Methodist Church - Pullman | 11211 S. St. Lawrence Ave. | 11/7/2015 | Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Faith in Place Winter Farmers Market - St. Stephen's Lutheran Church - Chicago | 8500 S. Maryland Ave. | 01/30/2016 to 01/30/2016 | Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Farmstand at CHSAS | 3857 W 111th St | ||||
| Flossmoor Farmers Market | 1000 Sterling Ave | 06/13/2014 to 10/17/2014 | Fri: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Highland Street Market | 3001 Ridge Road | 06/06/2015 to 10/17/2015 | Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Homewood Farmers Market | 2020 Chestnut Rd | 05/24/2014 to 10/11/2014 | Sat: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Lan-Oak Park District Farmer's Market | Ridge & Grant Street | June to August | Wed:4:00 PM - 7:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Lowell Farmers Market | 8402 W 159th Ave | Sat: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM; | Visit | ||
| Market of Life | 3510 W 15th Ave | 05/22/2020 to 07/24/2020 | Fri: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM; | ||
| Morgan Park (Chicago) Farmers Market | Shiloah M.B. Church lot, 92nd & Ashland | Visit | |||
| Munster Farmer's Market | 1005 N Centennial Drive | 05/04/2014 to 09/28/2014 | Sun: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Oak Forest Park District Farmer's Market | 4850 W 159th St | 05/31/2014 to 10/03/2015 | Sat: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Oak Lawn Farmers Market | 9446 South Raymond Avenue | 06/04/2014 to | Wed: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Palos Heights Farmer's Market | 6601 W 127th Street | 11/17/2018 to 03/01/2019 | Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Sears Tower Plaza Farmers Market | 233 S Wacker Dr. | ||||
| South Chicago Farmers Market at Chief Nomo Oasis | 2650 E 83rd St | ||||
| South Halsted Neighborhood Farmers Market | 861 W 115th Street | Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Yes | Visit | |
| South Holland's Town Center Market Place | 06/11/2016 to 10/01/2016 | Sat: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM; | Yes | Visit | |
| Tinley Park Farmers Market | Metra Station 173rd & Oak Park Ave. | ||||
| Trinity United Church of Christ Farmer's Market | 95th and Normal, Chicago, Illinois | 07/09/2016 to 09/24/2016 | Sat: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM; | ||
| Village of Park Forest Farmers' Market | 271 Lakewood Blvd | 05/07/2016 to 10/29/2016 | Sat: 7:00 AM-12:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Village of Thornton Market in the Park | 102 Hubbard St | 06/17/2015 to 09/30/2015 | Wed: 8:00 AM-2:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Winfield Farmers Market | 10645 Randolph St. | 06/29/2016 to 09/14/2016 | Wed: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM; | Visit |
Clinics in Ford Heights
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cottage Grove Health Center
Gas Stations in Ford Heights
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
BP
Breweries in Ford Heights
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th Street Brewery | Brewery | 5417 Oakley Ave | 2199398802 | Visit |
| 350 Brewing | Brewery | 7144 183rd St | Visit | |
| 5 Rabbit Brewery | Brewery | 6398 W 74th St | 3128959591 | Visit |
| Argus Brewery | Brewery Roseland, Food & Drink, Tours & Activities, Breweries, Tours, Brewery Tours, Beer & Ale Reta | 11314 S | 7739414050 | Visit |
| Beer Stuff | Shopping & Stores, Brewer Equipment Supplies & Services, Miscellaneous Retail Stores, NEC, Chicago R | 444 Chicago Ridge Mall | 7082292797 | |
| Bev Art Brewer and Wine Maker | Brewer Equipment Supplies & Services | 10033 S Western Ave | ||
| Blue Island Brewing Co. | Brewery | 13357 Olde Western Ave | ||
| Brew and Blooms | Brewer Equipment Supplies & Services | 7205 Calumet Ave | ||
| Bulldog Brewing Company | Brewery and Bar | 1409 119th St | 2196555284 | Visit |
| City Beverage LLC | Markham Il, Beverages, Malt Beverages, Markham Malt Beverages, Malt Beverages In Markham Il, Manufac | 2064 W 167th St | 7083334360 | |
| Flossmoor Station Brewing Co | Restaurants, Pubs, Breweries | 1035 Sterling Ave | ||
| One Trick Pony | Microbreweries, Breweries | 17845 Chappel Ave | ||
| Three Floyds Brewery & Pub | In">brewery, In">pub, In>brewery, In>pub, Brewery, Pub, Restaurants, Indiana (in), Munster, Munster | 9570 Indiana Pkwy | 2199224425 | Visit |
| Three Floyds Brewery & Pub, 3 Floyds Brewery & Pub | Pub, Brewery | 9750 Indiana Pkwy | 2199224425 | Visit |
| Three Floyds Pub | Munster Restaurants, Brewery / Pub | 9700 Indiana Pky | 2199224425 | |
| Windmill Brewing | Brewery | 2121 Gettler St | 2194402189 | Visit |
Nursing Homes in Ford Heights
1 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).
| Facility | Ownership | Beds | Residents | Overall | Health | Staffing | Quality | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIA OF CHICAGO HEIGHTS 120 WEST 26TH STREET |
For profit - Individual | 112 | 97 | 4/5 | — | 4/5 | 5/5 | 7087565200 |
Cell Towers in Ford Heights
| Address | Structure Type | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 422 NORTH GOVERNORS HIGHWAY (437) | LTOWER | 77 |
| 422 NORTH GOVERNORS HIGHWAY (437) | LTOWER | 77 |
| 950 West Goodenow (135637) | LTOWER | 76 |
| 950 West Goodenow (135637) | LTOWER | 76 |
| 641 JOLIET ST (53162) | LTOWER | 59 |
| 641 JOLIET ST (53162) | LTOWER | 59 |
| 1450 WEST 180TH LANE (61456) | LTOWER | 59 |
| 1450 WEST 180TH LANE (61456) | LTOWER | 59 |
| 402 OAKLEY AVENUE (24655) | MTOWER | 58 |
| 402 OAKLEY AVENUE (24655) | MTOWER | 58 |
| 3411 SHEFFIELD AVENUE (135932) | LTOWER | 57 |
| 3411 SHEFFIELD AVENUE (135932) | LTOWER | 57 |
| 10501 WEST 133RD AVENUE (24653) | LTOWER | 49 |
| 10501 WEST 133RD AVENUE (24653) | LTOWER | 49 |
| 19870 Stony Island Ave. (424) | MTOWER | 49 |
| 19870 Stony Island Ave. (424) | MTOWER | 49 |
| 740 RIVER DRIVE (393) | MTOWER | 49 |
| 740 RIVER DRIVE (393) | MTOWER | 49 |
| 4000 EAST 106TH STREET (129471) | MTOWER | 48 |
| 4000 EAST 106TH STREET (129471) | MTOWER | 48 |
| 9720 INDUSTRIAL DRV (61468) | MTOWER | 48 |
| 9720 INDUSTRIAL DRV (61468) | MTOWER | 48 |
| 3600 CANAL STREET (400) | MTOWER | 47 |
| 3600 CANAL STREET (400) | MTOWER | 47 |
| 29824 SOUTH STONEY ISLAND (17207) | LTOWER | 46 |
| 29824 SOUTH STONEY ISLAND (17207) | LTOWER | 46 |
| 711 TORRENCE AVENUE | TOWER | 45 |
| 240 112th Street (387) | MTOWER | 38 |
| 240 112th Street (387) | MTOWER | 38 |
| 16259 VAN DAM ROAD ( 370) | LTOWER | 31 |
| 16259 VAN DAM ROAD ( 370) | LTOWER | 31 |
| 3511 ILLINOIS ST (380) | MTOWER | 31 |
| 3511 ILLINOIS ST (380) | MTOWER | 31 |
| 21701 TORRANCE AVE (135882) | MTOWER | 31 |
| 21701 TORRANCE AVE (135882) | MTOWER | 31 |
| 12100 SOUTH AVENUE (358) | MTOWER | 27 |
| 12100 SOUTH AVENUE (358) | MTOWER | 27 |
Fire Stations in Ford Heights
| Name | Address | Type | Active Firefighters | Volunteers | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Heights Fire Department | 1343 Ellis AVE | Mostly volunteer | 708-758-3451 |
Power Plants Near Ford Heights
| Name | Type | Primary Fuel | Capacity (MW) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLOOM | PETROLEUM LIQUIDS | 221112 | -87.9 | RE |
Bridges in Ford Heights
| Location | Type | Kind | Year Built | Length (ft) | Daily Traffic | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 1954 | 224 | 21,200 | G | |
| Slab | Concrete | 1926 | 66 | 19,300 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 1954 | 234 | 9,750 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 1954 | 225 | 8,750 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1956 | 38 | 8,750 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete | 2001 | 109 | 3,750 | F | |
| Tee Beam | Concrete | 1949 | 55 | 3,650 | F |
Amtrak Stations in Ford Heights
4 Amtrak stations.
| Station | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dyer, IN | 913 Sheffield Avenue | TRAIN |
| Gary, IN | 100 West 4th Avenue | BUS |
| Hammond-Whiting, IN | 1135 North Calumet Avenue | TRAIN |
| Homewood, IL | 18015 Park Avenue | TRAIN |
Superfund Sites Near Ford Heights
5 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).
| Site | Address | County |
|---|---|---|
| BP PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 2815 INDIANAPOLIS BOULEVARD | LAKE |
| CHEWTON GLEN ENERGY | COTTAGE GROVE & 17TH STREET | COOK |
| OASIS INDUSTRIES INC | 800 CENTRAL AVENUE | WILL |
| ROBBINS RESOURCE RECOVERY PARTNER LP | 13400 S KEDZIE AVE-B | COOK |
| WHITING CLEAN ENERGY | 2155 STANDARD AVENUE | LAKE |
Airports Near Ford Heights
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Midway International Airport | MDW | Large Airport |
| Chicago O'Hare International Airport | ORD | Large Airport |
| Chicago Executive Airport | PWK | Medium Airport |
| Dupage Airport | DPA | Medium Airport |
| Gary/Chicago International Airport | GYY | Medium Airport |
| Greater Kankakee Airport | IKK | Medium Airport |
| Porter County Municipal Airport | VPZ | Medium Airport |
| Alley Oop Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Benoit Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Berns Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Blackhawk Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bodin Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bolingbrook's Clow International Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Braden Farms Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Brookeridge Air Park | — | Small Airport |
| Bult Field | — | Small Airport |
| Bushby RLA Restricted Landing Area | — | Small Airport |
| Chicago Glider Club Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Clarence C Johnson Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Classic Landings Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Colman Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Corn Field | — | Small Airport |
| Crown Point Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Culp Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Culp Farms Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dietchweiler Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Enjoy Field | — | Small Airport |
| Flying M Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Gilmore Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Griffith-Merrillville Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Gutwein Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Gutwein Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hallmark Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hawker Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hendrix Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hobart Sky Ranch Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hugh Van Voorst Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jasper County Airport | RNZ | Small Airport |
| Johnson Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Joliet Regional Airport | JOT | Small Airport |
| Jurassic Landings Ultralightport | — | Small Airport |
| Kankakee Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lake in the Hills Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lake Village Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lansing Municipal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lewis University Airport | LOT | Small Airport |
| Lou Abbett Farms Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lowell Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Loy Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Meadow Creek Airport | — | Small Airport |
Police Stations in Ford Heights
63 police stations.
| Station | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Alsip Police Department | 4500 West 123rd Street | |
| Beecher Police Department | 724 Penfield Street | |
| Blue Island Police Department | 13031 Greenwood Avenue | |
| Bridgeview Police Department | 7500 South Oketo Avenue | |
| Burbank Police Department | 5650 West 75th Place | |
| Burnham Police Department | 14450 South Manistee Avenue | |
| Calumet City Police Department | 1200 Pulaski Road | |
| Calumet Park Police Department | 12409 Throop Street | |
| Chicago Heights Police Department | 1601 South Halsted Street | |
| Chicago Police Department 22nd District | 1900 West Monterey Avenue | |
| Chicago Police Department 4th District | 2255 East 103rd Street | |
| Chicago Police Department 6th District | 7812 South Halsted Street | |
| Chicago Police/Cook County Helicopter Task Force | 9356 South Kreiter Avenue | |
| Chicago Ridge Police Department | 10425 South Ridgeland Avenue | |
| Chicago State University Police Department | CSU Drive | |
| Cook County Sheriff's Police | 1343 Ellis Avenue | |
| Country Club Hills Police Department | 3700 175th Place | |
| Crestwood Police Department | 13840 Cicero Avenue | |
| Crete Police Department | 1370 Benton Street | |
| Dolton Police Department | 14030 Park Avenue | |
| Dyer Police Department | 2150 Hart Street | |
| East Chicago Police Department | 2301 East Columbus Drive | |
| Evergreen Park Police Department | 9420 South Kedzie Avenue | |
| Gary Police Department | 555 Polk Street | |
| Glenwood Police Department | 1 Asselborn Way | |
| Hammond Police Department | 509 Douglas Street | |
| Harvey Police Department | 15301 Dixie Highway | |
| Harvey Police Substation 1 | 131 East 154th Street | |
| Hazel Crest Police Department | 3000 171st Place | |
| Highland Police Department | 3315 Ridge Road | |
| Hometown Police Department | 4331 Southwest Highway | |
| Homewood Police Department | 17950 Dixie Highway | |
| Lake County Sheriff's Department | 2293 North Main Street | |
| Lansing Police Department | 2710 East 170th Street | |
| Lowell Police Department | 1333 East Commercial Avenue | |
| Lynwood Police Department | 21460 Lincoln Highway | |
| Markham Police Department | 16313 Kedzie Parkway | |
| Matteson Police Department | 20500 South Cicero Avenue | |
| Merrillvilel Police Substation | 5474 Broadway | |
| Merrillville Police Department | 7820 Broadway | |
| Merrionette Park Police Department | 11750 South Kedzie Avenue | |
| Midlothian Police Department | 14301 South Puaski Road | |
| Monee Police Department | 5357 West Main Street | |
| Munster Police Department | 1001 Ridge Road | |
| NICTD Transit Police Department | 5615 Indianapolis Boulevard | |
| Oak Forest Police Department | 15440 Central Avenue | |
| Oak Lawn Police Department | 9446 Raymond Avenue | |
| Olympia Fields Police Department | 20040 Governors Drive | |
| Palos Heights Police Department | 7607 West College Drive | |
| Park Forest Police Department | 200 Lakewood Boulevard | |
| Peotone Police Department | ||
| Phoenix Police Department | 629 East 151st Street | |
| Purdue University Police | ||
| Richton Park Police Department | ||
| Riverdale Police Department | 725 West 138th Street | |
| Sauk Village Police Department | 21701 Torrence Avenue | |
| Schererville Police Department | 25 East Joliet Street | |
| South Chicago Heights Police Department | 185 West Sauk Trail | |
| South Holland Police Department | 16330 South Park Avenue | |
| Steger Police Department | 35 West 34th Street | |
| Thornton Police Department | 700 Park Avenue | |
| University Park Police Department | 698 Burnham Drive | |
| Whiting Police Department | 1914 Schrage Avenue |
Grocery Stores in Ford Heights
5 grocery stores.
| Store | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Dollar General 22876 | Other | 1615 Glenwood Dyer Rd |
| Family Dollar 11697 | Other | 803 E Lincoln Hwy |
| Gts Gas Inc | Convenience Store | 1620 E Lincoln Hwy |
| Red Store Food & Liquor Inc. | Grocery Store | 1309 E Lincoln Hwy |
| Vinny's Bodega Inc. | Grocery Store | 926 E Lincoln Hwy |
Treatment Centers in Ford Heights
56 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Access Behavioral Health - CTF Illinois | Both | 708-429-1260 x3274 |
| Access Blue Island Family Health Ctr | Substance Abuse | 708-385-6100 |
| ACCESS Blue Island Medical Center | Substance Abuse | 708-385-6100 |
| Access Brandon Family Health Ctr | Substance Abuse | 773-721-7600 |
| Access Family Health Society | Substance Abuse | 708-754-9687 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center - Behavioral Health | Both | 708-684-8000 |
| Apostolic Youth and Family Servs Inc | Substance Abuse | 219-981-2937 |
| Awakenings Counseling Center | Substance Abuse | 219-791-9083 |
| Berrybrook Crisis Resolution LLC | Substance Abuse | 708-549-5616 |
| Carrie Marie Social Service Agency Inc | Substance Abuse | 312-468-5336 |
| Christian Community Health Center - Calumet City | Substance Abuse | 773-233-4100 |
| Christian Community Health Center - Chicago | Substance Abuse | 773-233-4100 |
| Christian Community Health Center - South Holland | Substance Abuse | 773-233-4100 |
| Crown Counseling LLC | Substance Abuse | 219-663-6353 |
| Dockside Services Inc | Substance Abuse | 219-838-8001 |
| Drexel Counseling Services Inc | Substance Abuse | 773-731-5395 |
| Elite Houses of Sober Living - Elite Treatment Center | Substance Abuse | 708-755-5117 |
| Eva Mae Recovery Hope Inc | Substance Abuse | 773-941-8068 |
| Family Guidance Centers Inc | Substance Abuse | 708-333-8960 |
| Franciscan Alliance Inc - Franciscan Health Dyer | Both | 800-783-7663 |
| Fresh Start Counseling Services | Substance Abuse | 219-933-7990 |
| Fresh Start Counseling Services | Substance Abuse | 219-736-5990 |
| Grand Prairie Services | Both | 708-754-8815 |
| Grand Prairie Services | Both | 708-444-1012 |
| Grand Prairie Services - Emergency Behav Healthcare Ctr | Mental Health | 708-331-0500 |
| Grand Prairie Services - Flossmoor Center | Both | 708-799-2200 |
| Great Heights OTP - Calumet City | Substance Abuse | 708-862-8156 |
| Guildhaus Halfway House | Substance Abuse | 708-385-3228 |
| Heartland Recovery Center | Both | 219-690-7025 |
| Heartland Wellness Center | Substance Abuse | 219-690-7025 |
| HRDI - Roseland Mens Residential | Substance Abuse | 773-660-4630 |
| HRDI/Harriet Tubman Womens - Residential Treatment | Substance Abuse | 773-660-4630 |
| Human Resources Development Inst - Professional Counseling Services | Substance Abuse | 773-966-0333 |
| Human Resources Development Inst - SW Opioid Treatment Program | Substance Abuse | 773-660-4630 x2355 |
| Integrative Counseling Services | Substance Abuse | 219-595-5944 |
| Kirby Rehabilitation | Substance Abuse | 773-614-4002 |
| LifeHouse Group | Substance Abuse | 708-897-8581 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | Mental Health | 773-371-2900 |
| Midwest Treatment Center Inc | Substance Abuse | 708-889-9742 |
| New Hope Community Service Center | Substance Abuse | 773-737-9555 x100 |
| Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital - Inpatient Behavioral Health | Both | 708-923-4000 |
| Pillars Community Health | Substance Abuse | 708-995-3851 |
| Prentice Place | Substance Abuse | 773-701-6300 |
| Prentice Place | Substance Abuse | 773-701-6531 |
| Recovery Bound | Substance Abuse | 708-310-9109 |
| Recovery Concepts | Substance Abuse | 708-335-1155 |
| Regional Health Systems - Lakeside Counseling Center | Both | 219-972-0131 |
| Regional Health Systems - Stark Center | Both | 219-398-7050 |
| Regional Health Systems - Strawhun Center | Both | 219-769-4005 |
| Saint Catherine Hospital - Behavioral Health Services | Mental Health | 219-392-7466 |
| Sertoma Centre Inc - Community Mental Health and Counseling | Mental Health | 708-748-1951 |
| Solleys Place | Substance Abuse | 708-529-0188 |
| Solutions Counseling and - Consulting Group | Substance Abuse | 312-241-3761 |
| South Shore Hospital - Medical Detox Services | Substance Abuse | 773-356-5000 |
| South Suburban Council on - Alcoholism and Substance Abuse | Substance Abuse | 708-647-3333 |
| Stickney Public Health District - Behavioral Health Division | Mental Health | 708-424-9200 x2118 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ford Heights
45 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| BEACON HILL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH | 275 PLYMOUTH DR |
| BETHAL BAPTIST CHURCH | 1303 5TH AVE |
| CEDRIC HUGHES RESTORATION MINISTRY | 439 CAREY CT |
| CHICAGO MIRACLE TEMPLE CHURCH INCORPORATED | 34 E 16TH ST |
| CHRIST CARES | 223 W MEMORIAL DR |
| CHRISTIAN CATHEDRAL | 281 TAHOE DR |
| CHRISTIAN EMBASSY OF PEACE | 528 WALLACE ST |
| CHRISTIAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH | 12 W MAIN ST |
| CHRISTIAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH | 325 E 16TH ST |
| CHURCH OF PRAYER & DELIVERANCE INC | 1501 5TH AVE # 03 |
| DELIGHTFUL LIVING MINISTRIES | 1425 PARK LN |
| ELIM PH CHURCH | 166 E 25TH ST |
| EMMANUEL OUTREACH DELIVERANCE TEMPLE | 228 W NORMANDY DR |
| FAITH MOVERS CHURCH | 1010 DIXIE HWY STE 306 |
| FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER INTERNATIONAL | 268 W LINCOLN HWY |
| FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH | 148 W 26TH ST |
| FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH | 860 MACARTHUR DR |
| FREEDOM OF GRACE FULL GOSPEL CHURCH | 667 8TH ST |
| JABEZ SPIRITUAL CENTER | 98 W 24TH ST |
| JESUS THE WAY TRUTH LIFE CHURCH | 264 E 14TH ST |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Ford Heights
What is the population of Ford Heights?
Ford Heights has a population of 1,587 residents and is located in Illinois. The population density is 778 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.2% female and 48.8% male.
Is Ford Heights expensive to live in?
Ford Heights has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 100 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $34,323, 54% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $48,000 (83% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $924 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
Is Ford Heights safe?
Public safety is a concern in Ford Heights, with a violent crime rate of 796 per 100,000 / significantly above the national average of 380. However, crime tends to concentrate in certain areas, and many neighborhoods remain relatively safe. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,679 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Ford Heights receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Ford Heights?
Ford Heights has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.9 inches, with 38.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 43.
How is the job market in Ford Heights?
Ford Heights has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,177. There are 11,872 business establishments in the area, including 1,110 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 28 minutes, and 0.0% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Ford Heights?
The median home value in Ford Heights is $48,000. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $86,191. For renters, the median monthly rent is $924. Fair market rent is $854 for a 1-bedroom and $1,063 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 43.9%. The average annual property tax is $4,190.
How are the schools in Ford Heights?
Schools in Ford Heights score 6.1 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 8.9% of adults in Ford Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.5% have completed high school. 1.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.
How healthy is Ford Heights?
The obesity rate in Ford Heights is 41.6% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 15.9% of adults are smokers. 29.7% are physically inactive. 17.6% of residents report depression. 11.2% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 92.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,971.
What is transportation like in Ford Heights?
The average commute in Ford Heights is 28 minutes. 66.5% of workers drive alone to work, 11.8% use public transit, and 0.0% work from home.
What are the demographics of Ford Heights?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Ford Heights is 1.6% White, 98.4% Black or African American. 99.6% of residents speak only English at home. 7.6% of the population are military veterans. 23.9% of residents have a disability. 88.9% have health insurance coverage.
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