Ford Heights, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Lake County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,587
Population
778/sq mi density
$34,323
Median Income
$15,823 per capita
$48,000
Home Value
$104,724 Zillow
$924
Median Rent
33.0% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$34,323 median income, 11.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$48,000 home value, $924/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Education Levels
High School+
87.5%
US avg: 88.6%
1% below
Bachelor's+
8.9%
US avg: 33.7%
74% below
Graduate+
1.9%
US avg: 13.1%
85% below
School Test Score
6.1 / 10
2024 Presidential Election
46.5%
Republican (GOP)
52.1%
Democrat (DEM)
County-level results, 2024 Presidential Election
Digital & Infrastructure
Broadband Access
76.0%
16% below US avg (90.0%)
Avg Download Speed
110 Mbps
Upload: 20 Mbps
Public Libraries
26
EV Charging Stations
2
Alt Fuel Stations
2
Nearest Airport
GYY
Gary/Chicago International
11 miles away
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
1:1,971
patients per provider
Dentists
1:1,576
patients per provider
Mental Health Providers
1:434
patients per provider
Food Environment Index
7.3
Scale 0-10 (10 = best)
Exercise Access
92.6%
with access to exercise opportunities
Premature Death Rate
10,981
per 100,000 (years of potential life lost)
Complete Civic & Community Data
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.9% |
| High School+ | 87.5% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 1.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.1/10 |
Voting (2024)
| Republican (GOP) | 46.5% |
| Democrat (DEM) | 52.1% |
Infrastructure
| Broadband | 76.0% |
| Download Speed | 110 Mbps |
| Upload Speed | 20 Mbps |
| Libraries | 26 |
| EV Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
Airport
| Airport Code | GYY |
| Airport Name | Gary/Chicago International |
| Distance | 11 miles |