Lynwood, IL

Illinois · Lake County · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin Metro

Lynwood is a small city in Illinois with a population of 9,047. Residents earn $76,619 per year, which is 2% above the national average.

3.5 /5.0

B+ Good

9,047 Population 1,767/sq mi density

$76,619 Median Income $35,112 per capita

$213,700 Home Value $268,697 Zillow

$1,151 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent

53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr

796 Violent Crime/100K 4,679 property/100K

B+

Overall

3.5 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.9 / 5.0

$76,619 median income, 3.7% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$213,700 home value, $1,151/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

796 violent crimes/100K (109% above avg)

Education

4.2 / 5.0

39.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $76,619

2% higher than US avg

Home Value $213,700

24% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 796/100K

109% higher than US avg

Bachelor's+ 39.6%

18% higher than US avg

Median Rent $1,151

1% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 38.8%

21% higher than US avg

Unemployment 3.7%

3% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 13.0%

5% higher than US avg

How Lynwood Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population9,047

Median Age39.5 yrs

Density1,767/mi²

Male / Female47% / 53%

Largest GroupWhite 15%

Veterans5.2%

Economy

B+

Median Income$76,619

Per Capita$35,112

Unemployment3.7%

Poverty13.0%

County GDP$31,242M

Commute52 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$213,700

Rent$1,151

Ownership81.4%

Zillow$268,697

Housing Units3,558

Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

Violent796/100K

Property4,679/100K

Health

Obesity38.8%

Uninsured11.3%

Smoking14.4%

Depression18.4%

Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)

AQI43 (Good)

Rain40.9 in/yr

Sunny Days275/yr

Elevation619 ft (189 m)

Education

Bachelor's+39.6%

High School+91.9%

Graduate+15.7%

School Score6.08

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%

Commute52 min

Broadband90.9%

EV Stations1

Libraries26

Is Lynwood a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lynwood receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include a highly educated population, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, long commute times, high obesity rates. Lynwood offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lynwood is $76,619, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. 13.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 52 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lynwood is $213,700, 24% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,151 per month. At just 2.8x 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

Educational attainment is solid, with 39.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Lynwood 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.

Lynwood has a population of 9,047 with a density of 1,767 people per square mile, spread across 1.9 square miles. The median age is 39.5 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52.8% female and 47.2% male. The city is predominantly Black (65.6%), with 14.5% White, 2.8% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 88.3% of residents, while 11.7% speak Spanish. 5.2% of the population are veterans. 12.8% of residents have a disability. 97.7% have health insurance coverage.

Population

9,047

Total Population

1,767

People / sq mi

39.5yrs

Median Age

2% above US avg

1.9mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.2%

Female 52.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Lynwood vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 88.3%

12% above US avg

Spanish 11.7%

13% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lynwood vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lynwood is $76,619, which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,112. The average weekly wage is $1,177, 18% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. 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 52 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 17.9% of workers work from home.

Income: Lynwood vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$76,619
	2% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$35,112
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,177
IRS Avg AGI	$69,524
Gini Index	0.453 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	3.7%
	3% above US avg
Poverty Rate	13.0%
	5% 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	1.96%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	51.7 min
Drive Alone	63.6%
Public Transit	6.4%
Work from Home	17.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Lynwood is $213,700, 24% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $268,697, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 99.9% of their list price. Monthly rent averages $1,151 (1% 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. 81.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 3,558 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1989. The average annual property tax is $4,190 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 51.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing, indicating a significant affordability challenge for renters. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$213,700
	24% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$268,697
Median List Price	$284,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$284,900
$/Sq Ft	$115
Homes Sold	7
Sale-to-List Ratio	99.9%
Price Drops	16.7%
Inventory	30

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,151
	1% below US avg
Rent Burden	51.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$774
1 Bedroom	$854
2 Bedrooms	$1,063
3 Bedrooms	$1,370
4 Bedrooms	$1,561

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	81.4%
Owner-Occupied	81.4%
Renter-Occupied	18.6%
Housing Units	3,558
Median Year Built	1989

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$4,190
	20% above US avg
Effective Rate	1.96%

In Lynwood, 38.8% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 13.7% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 5.2% of residents. 36.6% have high blood pressure. 14.4% are current smokers. 15.7% report binge drinking. 27.3% are physically inactive. 18.4% report depression. 17.9% experience frequent mental distress. 11.3% 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: Lynwood vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	38.8%
	21% above US avg
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart Disease	5.2%
High Blood Pressure	36.6%
Asthma	12.2%
COPD	6.5%
Cancer	4.8%
Stroke	4.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	14.4%
	3% above US avg
Binge Drinking	15.7%
Physical Inactivity	27.3%
Depression	18.4%
Mental Distress	17.9%
Physical Distress	12.6%
Short Sleep	43.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	97.7%
Uninsured	11.3%
	31% above US avg
Primary Care	1:1,971
Dentists	1:1,576
Mental Health	1:434
Checkup Rate	80.2%
Dental Visits	57.7%
Premature Death	10,981/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.3/10
Exercise Access	92.6%
Healthcare Facilities	1,376

Lynwood 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, Lynwood receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Lynwood 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
Traffic Accidents	5
Avg Accident Severity	2.8 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Lynwood 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 619 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	619 ft (189 m)
Area	1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²)
Population Density	1,767/sq mi
Coordinates	41.5226°N, 87.5505°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Lake County County
Nearest Airport	Gary/Chicago International (GYY) 10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.9"

8% above US avg

Snowfall 38.8"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.17"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.50"

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)

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 15, 2025.

Jun 28, 2004	12 km NW of Dayton, Illinois	M4.2	113 km
Feb 10, 2010	2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois	M3.8	93 km
Nov 4, 2013	1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois	M3.2	38 km
Jul 15, 2024	2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois	M3.1	98 km
Mar 25, 2015	3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois	M2.9	100 km
Jun 10, 2013	4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois	M2.6	95 km
Mar 15, 2025	6 km W of Dwight, Illinois	M2.6	93 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

554 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 90 fatalities, 1,780 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Aug 28, 1990	EF5	69 km	29
Jun 29, 1979	EF4	57 km	0
Jun 13, 1976	EF4	41 km	2
Sep 28, 1972	EF4	88 km	0
Apr 21, 1967	EF4	28 km	33
Apr 21, 1967	EF4	92 km	1
Apr 17, 1963	EF4	60 km	1
Jun 20, 2021	EF3	59 km	0
Jun 22, 2015	EF3	73 km	0
Jun 5, 2010	EF3	54 km	0
Oct 24, 2001	EF3	94 km	1
Mar 27, 1991	EF3	46 km	0
Apr 27, 1984	EF3	65 km	1
Apr 2, 1982	EF3	64 km	0
Mar 12, 1976	EF3	80 km	0
Mar 12, 1976	EF3	59 km	1
Mar 12, 1976	EF3	52 km	0
Mar 12, 1976	EF3	68 km	0
Jun 20, 1974	EF3	29 km	0
Oct 24, 1967	EF3	28 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

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	59 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

12 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,741 ac, 2019).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2019	UNNAMED	1,741	54 km
2019	UNNAMED	1,664	50 km
2000	UNNAMED	1,602	60 km
2021	NORTHEAST PRAIRIE UNIT 3	978	44 km
2024	NORTHEAST PRAIRIE 3 RX	938	44 km
1986	OGDEN DUNS	863	29 km
2021	UNNAMED	738	44 km
2021	MIDDLE GRANT CREEK	700	53 km
2019	UNNAMED	698	43 km
2021	21-INDU TOLLESTON DUNES EAST	594	30 km
2017	UNNAMED	549	53 km
2017	17 INDU COWLES DUNES	522	40 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

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

Lynwood 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").

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Lynwood is located in Lake County. It is classified as Metro / 1 million+, part of a metropolitan area. 39.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 18% above the national average of 33.7%. 91.9% have completed high school. 15.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. 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. 90.9% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 1 EV charging stations. There are 26 public libraries serving the community. 1,376 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 63.6% of workers drive alone to work, while 6.4% use public transit.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 46.5%

D 52.1%

Winner: Democrat by 5.6 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	53
Traffic Accidents	5
Avg Accident Severity	2.8 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	39.6%
	18% above US avg
High School+	91.9%
Graduate Degree+	15.7%
School Test Score	6.08

A Education Grade (4.2/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 1	Metro / 1 million+
Population Density	1,767/sq mi
Total Area	1.9 sq mi
County	Lake County County

Services

Broadband Access	90.9%
Avg Download Speed	109.9 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	20.1 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	1
Alt Fuel Stations	1
Public Libraries	26
Healthcare Facilities	1,376
Restaurants	1,110
Retail Stores	1,546

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	51.7 min
Drive Alone	63.6%
Public Transit	6.4%
Work from Home	17.9%

Average costs for common services in Lynwood. 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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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 Lynwood

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Sandridge Elem School	Elementary	407	27	15.1:1

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Radio Stations near Lynwood

58 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
103.5 KISS FM - WKSC-FM Chicago	pop, top 40	AAC
WCPT 820 AM Willow Springs, IL	progressive talk	MP3 64 kbps
Super CFL Radio - Chicago,IL	"chicago's greatest hits ", 70s disco	MP3 320 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
Smooth Jazz WNUA Chicago	—	MP3 128 kbps
WCPT 820 Heartland Signal Progresive Talk, Willow Springs IL	chicago, illinois	MP3 64 kbps
Moody Radio WMBI 90.1 FM	—	MP3 96 kbps
91.5 WBEZ-FM	public radio	AAC 64 kbps
Rebel Radio	—	MP3 256 kbps
107.5 WGCI	urban contemporary	AAC
Klove	gospel	AAC+ 64 kbps
WLIT 93.9 FM - Chicago, IL	aor / slow rock / soft rock (adult-orientated rock e.g. the eagles.), love songs	AAC
Boys Town Live	dance radio	MP3 128 kbps
WLS 94.7-FM Chicago, IL	classic hits	MP3 80 kbps
Audio Noir	audio drama, old time radio	MP3 48 kbps
Plus Radio Klinci	kids	AAC+ 80 kbps
Plus Radio '90	90s, devedesete	AAC+ 64 kbps
Plus Radio Narodna	folk, narodna	AAC+ 64 kbps
WDCB Jazz	jazz	MP3 128 kbps
CHIRP Radio (WCXP-LP)	independent radio, indie rock	MP3 128 kbps
Smooth Jazz WNUA 95.5 Chicago, IL	oldies, smooth jazz	MP3 128 kbps
WCHI-HD2 Big 95.5 FM - Chicago, IL	country, new country	AAC
WMVP 1000 AM - ESPN Chicago, IL	chicago sports, live sports	MP3 64 kbps
fubu radio	dj, hip hop	MP3 192 kbps
WBEZ FM 91.5	—	AAC 64 kbps
mmRadio	70s, 80s	MP3 320 kbps
Cosy 103.7	—	AAC+ 64 kbps
Plus Radio Zabavna	pop, zabavna	AAC+ 96 kbps
Polskie Radio 1030 Chicago WNVR	community, entertainment	MP3 128 kbps
Inspiration 1390	gospel	AAC
WFMT Classical AAC 64	chicago, classical	AAC 130 kbps
CRIS Radio	—	MP3 128 kbps
WBEZ-HD2 "Vocalo Stream" Chicago, IL	chicago, community radio	MP3 128 kbps
WFMT Classical AAC 128	chicago, classical	AAC 130 kbps
WRTE 90.7 FM	jazz	MP3 128 kbps
WLUW 88.7 FM, Chicago Sound Alliance	independent radio, student radio	AAC+ 64 kbps
WGN Radio 720	—	AAC+ 64 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
Ancient Faith Music	—	AAC+ 96 kbps
Vocalo Radio	urban contemporary	MP3 128 kbps
Ancient Faith Talk	—	AAC+ 96 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
WFMT Classical AAC 256	chicago, classical	AAC 258 kbps
Q101 Chicago's Alternative	alternative, alternative rock	MP3 80 kbps
Nexus Radio	—	MP3 128 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

Campgrounds Near Lynwood

2 campgrounds found near Lynwood.

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 Lynwood

17 national parks and monuments found near Lynwood.

Park	Type	Fee
Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park	State Park	Free
Bass Lake State Beach	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 Lynwood

1 trails found near Lynwood.

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
BAILEY BRIDGE TRAIL	2.2	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes

Historical Trends — Lynwood

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	9,373	$45,935
2015	9,367	$49,410
2017	9,261	$52,445
2019	9,167	$66,652
2021	8,978	$90,185
2023	9,085	$76,619

Museums in Lynwood

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
SXU GALLERY	ART MUSEUM			$104,916,692
SOUTH CHICAGO ART CENTER NFP	ART MUSEUM		7737319287	$1,026,322
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	760 WENTWORTH AVE	7088329390
CALUMET CITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7088329390
CHICAGO MUSIC HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	SOUTH SHORE CULTURAL CENTER	7732560595
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
ROSS TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
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 Lynwood

Name	Address	Annual Visits
LAKE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY	1919 WEST 81ST AVENUE	1,411,529
OAK LAWN PUBLIC LIBRARY	9427 SOUTH RAYMOND AVENUE	420,016
CALUMET CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY	660 MANISTEE AVENUE	314,610
HOMEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	17917 DIXIE HIGHWAY	232,577
HAMMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY	564 STATE STREET	208,884
CROWN POINT COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY	122 NORTH MAIN STREET	201,916
GRANDE PRAIRIE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	3479 WEST 183RD STREET	190,000
FLOSSMOOR PUBLIC LIBRARY	1000 STERLING AVENUE	188,800
MARKHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY	16640 SOUTH KEDZIE AVENUE	185,000
SOUTH HOLLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY	16250 WAUSAU AVENUE	177,300
ALSIP-MERRIONETTE PARK LIBRARY DISTRICT	11960 SOUTH PULASKI ROAD	176,355
PALOS HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY	12501 SOUTH 71ST AVENUE	174,742
EAST CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY	2401 EAST COLUMBUS DRIVE	164,000
BLUE ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY	2433 YORK STREET	163,968
LANSING PUBLIC LIBRARY	2750 INDIANA AVENUE	159,815
EVERGREEN PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY	9400 SOUTH TROY AVENUE	151,804
CHICAGO HEIGHTS FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY	25 WEST FIFTEENTH STREET	149,140
MATTESON PUBLIC LIBRARY	801 SOUTH SCHOOL AVENUE	140,200
PRAIRIE TRAILS PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	8449 SOUTH MOODY AVENUE	134,553
CHICAGO RIDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY	10400 SOUTH OXFORD AVENUE	129,678
PARK FOREST PUBLIC LIBRARY	400 LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD	122,683
DOLTON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	14037 LINCOLN AVENUE	110,186
ACORN PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	15624 SOUTH CENTRAL AVENUE	105,995
GLENWOOD-LYNWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	19901 STONY ISLAND AVENUE	104,962
RICHTON PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	4045 SAUK TRAIL	98,530
RIVERDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	208 WEST 144TH STREET	89,000
MIDLOTHIAN PUBLIC LIBRARY	14701 SOUTH KENTON AVENUE	85,966
HARVEY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	15441 TURLINGTON AVENUE	85,500
LOWELL PUBLIC LIBRARY	1505 EAST COMMERCIAL AVENUE	83,753
CRETE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	1177 NORTH MAIN STREET	81,528
WORTH PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	6917 WEST 111TH STREET	78,586
STEGER-SOUTH CHICAGO HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	54 EAST 31ST STREET	50,506
NANCY L MCCONATHY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	21737 JEFFREY AVENUE	40,126
BEECHER COMMUNITY LIBRARY	660 PENFIELD STREET	40,000
WHITING PUBLIC LIBRARY	1735 OLIVER STREET	39,853
PEOTONE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	515 NORTH FIRST STREET	36,503
CALUMET PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY	1500 WEST 127TH STREET	28,000
CRESTWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	4955 WEST 135TH STREET	25,474
UNIVERSITY PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	1100 BLACKHAWK DRIVE	25,000
HOMETOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY	4331 SOUTHWEST HIGHWAY	16,200
WILLIAM LEONARD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	13820 CENTRAL PARK AVENUE	6,200
THORNTON PUBLIC LIBRARY	115 EAST MARGARET STREET	5,000

Farmers Markets in Lynwood

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.
Shore Bank (Chicago) Farmers Market	Shore Bank Parking lot, 70th & Jeffery				Visit
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
South Shore (Chicago) Farmers Market	7054 S Jeffery Blvd
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

Breweries in Lynwood

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
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
Windmill Brewing	Brewery	2121 Gettler St	2194402189	Visit

Cell Towers in Lynwood

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
19870 Stony Island Ave. (424)	MTOWER	49
19870 Stony Island Ave. (424)	MTOWER	49
10501 WEST 133RD AVENUE (24653)	LTOWER	49
10501 WEST 133RD AVENUE (24653)	LTOWER	49
740 RIVER DRIVE (393)	MTOWER	49
740 RIVER DRIVE (393)	MTOWER	49
9720 INDUSTRIAL DRV (61468)	MTOWER	48
9720 INDUSTRIAL DRV (61468)	MTOWER	48
4000 EAST 106TH STREET (129471)	MTOWER	48
4000 EAST 106TH STREET (129471)	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
7010 SOUTH STONY ISLAND AVENUE (100204)	MTOWER	38
7010 SOUTH STONY ISLAND AVENUE (100204)	MTOWER	38
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 Lynwood

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Lynwood Fire Department	3107 Glenwood-Dyer RD	Mostly volunteer			708-758-6102

Bridges in Lynwood

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Culvert	Concrete continuous	2003	23	18,200	G
Culvert	Concrete	2002	37	14,100	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1935	22	5,700	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1974	25	4,000	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1973	25	800	G

Amtrak Stations in Lynwood

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 Lynwood

6 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
OIL TECHNOLOGY, INC./U.S. STEEL GARY	ONE NORTH BROADWAY	LAKE
ROBBINS RESOURCE RECOVERY PARTNER LP	13400 S KEDZIE AVE-B	COOK
WHITING CLEAN ENERGY	2155 STANDARD AVENUE	LAKE

Airports Near Lynwood

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
Michigan City Municipal Airport	MGC	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 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 Lynwood

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
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 3rd District	7040 South Cottage Grove Avenue
Chicago Police Department 4th District	2255 East 103rd Street
Chicago Police Department 6th District	7812 South Halsted Street
Chicago Police Department Mounted Unit Horse Stables	7059 South South Shore Drive
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
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 Lynwood

3 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Chonita Fresh Market	Convenience Store	19755 S Torrence Ave
Lynwood Gas And Food Mart Inc	Convenience Store	2398 Glenwood Dyer Rd
Tornado Station	Other	2393 E Lincoln Hwy

Treatment Centers in Lynwood

58 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
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	219-736-5990
Fresh Start Counseling Services	Substance Abuse	219-933-7990
Grand Prairie Services	Both	708-444-1012
Grand Prairie Services	Both	708-754-8815
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
Habilitative Systems Inc OE - Urban Behavioral Health	Both	773-745-2675
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
Ibekie Foundation Inc	Both	219-769-4400
Indiana Center for Recovery - Outpatient Services LLC	Substance Abuse	219-327-2977
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
Prentice Place	Substance Abuse	773-701-6531
Prentice Place	Substance Abuse	773-701-6300
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
Renewed Hope Community Services	Substance Abuse	773-783-3579
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
Yana House	Substance Abuse	773-874-7120

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lynwood

20 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
CHERYL A CRATER MINISTRIES	20000 LAKEWOOD AVE
CHRIST OUR DELIVERER OUTREACH MINISTRIES INC	20367 JOY LN
GRACE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH OF THE ILLIANA REGION	19550 BURNHAM AVE
IMMANUEL CHURCH UNUSUAL -CHICAGO	19913 CRESCENT AVE
JESUS IS THE LIFE CHURCH INC NFP	20544 BLUESTEM PKWY
KING OF KING MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH	3036 201ST ST
LIVING GRACE CHURCH	201ST LAKEWOOD
LOVE MINISTRY WITHOUT WALLS	19913 CRESCENT AVE
MAKE US ONE MINISTRIES	2457 LAKE POINTE DR
MEN OF GOD INC	2493 SPRUCE ST
MISS DIASPORA NIGERIA USA	20109 DRIFTWOOD AVE
NEW FAITH HEALING CENTER CHURCH OF GOD	2280 198TH ST
OVERCOMERS CHURCH OF GOD	20153 DRIFTWOOD AVE
PRAYER POWER AND FAITH MINISTRIES	334 LISA LN
REVIVAL CENTER C O G I C	2186 GLENWOOD DYER RD
TRUE FOUNDATION EVANGELISTIC CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST	207215 S TORRENCE AVE
VERNON PARK CHURCH OF GOD	1975 E JOE ORR RD
WOMEN OF DIVINE PURPOSE MINISTRY	19850 MARGARET CT
WORLD HARVEST FAMILY CENTER	19800 BURNHAM AVE
WORLD WIDE GRACE AND MERCY INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY	907 VICTORIA CIR

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lynwood

What is the population of Lynwood?

Lynwood has a population of 9,047 residents and is located in Illinois. The population density is 1,767 people per square mile, spread across 1.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.5 years. The population is 52.8% female and 47.2% male.

Is Lynwood expensive to live in?

Lynwood has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 100 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $76,619, 2% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $213,700 (24% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,151 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Lynwood safe?

Public safety is a concern in Lynwood, 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, Lynwood receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Lynwood?

Lynwood 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 Lynwood?

Lynwood has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.7%, 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 52 minutes, and 17.9% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Lynwood?

The median home value in Lynwood is $213,700. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $268,697. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,151. Fair market rent is $854 for a 1-bedroom and $1,063 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 81.4%. The average annual property tax is $4,190.

How are the schools in Lynwood?

Schools in Lynwood score 6.1 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 39.6% of adults in Lynwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 91.9% have completed high school. 15.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Lynwood?

The obesity rate in Lynwood is 38.8% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 14.4% of adults are smokers. 27.3% are physically inactive. 18.4% of residents report depression. 11.3% 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 Lynwood?

The average commute in Lynwood is 52 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 63.6% of workers drive alone to work, 6.4% use public transit, and 17.9% work from home.

What are the demographics of Lynwood?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Lynwood is 14.5% White, 65.6% Black or African American, 2.8% Hispanic or Latino. 88.3% of residents speak only English at home, while 11.7% speak Spanish. 5.2% of the population are military veterans. 12.8% of residents have a disability. 97.7% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

Ford Heights, IL 1,587 pop · 1.8 mi Sauk Village, IL 9,724 pop · 2.5 mi Dyer, IN 16,400 pop · 2.7 mi Munster, IN 23,733 pop · 2.9 mi Lansing, IL 28,415 pop · 2.9 mi Glenwood, IL 8,620 pop · 3.4 mi Chicago Heights, IL 26,938 pop · 4.4 mi Steger, IL 9,449 pop · 4.9 mi Thornton, IL 1,876 pop · 5.0 mi Highland, IN 5,188 pop · 5.1 mi Calumet City, IL 35,253 pop · 5.1 mi South Chicago Heights, IL 3,934 pop · 5.2 mi South Holland, IL 21,016 pop · 5.9 mi Schererville, IN 29,627 pop · 6.1 mi

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