Thornton, IL

Illinois · Lake County · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin Metro

Thornton is a small town in Illinois with a population of 1,876. Residents earn $61,111 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0

B Good

1,876 Population 788/sq mi density

$61,111 Median Income $31,813 per capita

$146,600 Home Value $175,046 Zillow

$1,099 Median Rent 40.2% income on rent

53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr

165 Violent Crime/100K 1,403 property/100K

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

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

B+

Economy

3.5 / 5.0

$61,111 median income, 4.7% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$146,600 home value, $1,099/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

165 violent crimes/100K (57% below avg)

C+

Education

3.0 / 5.0

24.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Discover Thornton, IL

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

Median Income $61,111

19% lower than US avg

Home Value $146,600

48% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 165/100K

57% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 24.9%

26% lower than US avg

Median Rent $1,099

6% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 31.1%

3% lower than US avg

Unemployment 4.7%

31% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 11.5%

7% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,876

Median Age44.0 yrs

Density788/mi²

Male / Female50% / 50%

Largest GroupWhite 45%

Veterans3.8%

Economy

B+

Median Income$61,111

Per Capita$31,813

Unemployment4.7%

Poverty11.5%

County GDP$31,242M

Commute26 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$146,600

Rent$1,099

Ownership81.3%

Zillow$175,046

Housing Units957

Rent Burden40.2%

Crime

Violent165/100K

Property1,403/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault0/100K

Burglary206/100K

Health

Obesity31.1%

Uninsured9.9%

Smoking11.0%

Depression20.3%

Heart Disease4.5%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)

AQI43 (Good)

Rain40.9 in/yr

Sunny Days275/yr

Elevation362 ft (110 m)

Education

C+

Bachelor's+24.9%

High School+92.2%

Graduate+5.6%

School Score6.08

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%

Commute26 min

Broadband89.4%

EV Stations5

Libraries26

Is Thornton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Thornton receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Thornton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Thornton is $61,111, 19% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.7%, indicating a healthy job market. 11.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Thornton is $146,600, 48% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,099 per month. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Thornton is below the national average at 165 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,403 per 100,000, 28% below the national average.

Education

24.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Thornton 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.

Thornton has a population of 1,876 with a density of 788 people per square mile, spread across 2.3 square miles. The median age is 44.0 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.8% female and 50.2% male. The city is predominantly White (45.3%), with 36.9% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 84.1% of residents, while 15.9% speak Spanish. 3.8% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 13.8% of residents have a disability. 92.3% have health insurance coverage.

Population

1,876

Total Population

788

People / sq mi

44.0yrs

Median Age

13% above US avg

2.3mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.2%

Female 49.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Thornton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 84.1%

7% above US avg

Spanish 15.9%

19% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Thornton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Thornton is $61,111, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,813 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,177, 18% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.5% 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 26 minutes. 5.2% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Thornton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$61,111
	19% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$31,813
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,177
IRS Avg AGI	$69,524
Gini Index	0.453 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	4.7%
	31% above US avg
Poverty Rate	11.5%
	7% below 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	2.86%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	26.3 min
Drive Alone	76.4%
Public Transit	2.9%
Work from Home	5.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Thornton is $146,600, 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $175,046, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 100.4% of their list price, indicating a competitive market where bidding wars are common. Monthly rent averages $1,099 (6% 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. 81.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 957 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1955. The average annual property tax is $4,190 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 40.2% 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 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$146,600
	48% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$175,046
Median List Price	$220,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$220,000
$/Sq Ft	$160
Homes Sold	2
Sale-to-List Ratio	100.4%
Price Drops	27.3%
Inventory	11

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,099
	6% below US avg
Rent Burden	40.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	81.3%
Owner-Occupied	81.3%
Renter-Occupied	18.7%
Housing Units	957
Median Year Built	1955

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$4,190
	20% above US avg
Effective Rate	2.86%

In Thornton, 31.1% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 9.2% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 4.5% of residents, below the national average. 28.0% have high blood pressure. 11.0% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 20.6% report binge drinking. 20.1% are physically inactive, below the national average. 20.3% report depression. 15.9% experience frequent mental distress. 9.9% of residents lack health insurance. 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: Thornton vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	31.1%
	3% below US avg
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart Disease	4.5%
High Blood Pressure	28.0%
Asthma	10.3%
COPD	5.1%
Cancer	6.4%
Stroke	2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	11.0%
	21% below US avg
Binge Drinking	20.6%
Physical Inactivity	20.1%
Depression	20.3%
Mental Distress	15.9%
Physical Distress	10.7%
Short Sleep	37.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	92.3%
Uninsured	9.9%
	15% above US avg
Primary Care	1:1,971
Dentists	1:1,576
Mental Health	1:434
Checkup Rate	76.6%
Dental Visits	63.0%
Premature Death	10,981/100K

Food & Exercise

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

Thornton has a violent crime rate of 165 per 100,000 residents, 57% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 0.0 per 100,000, robbery at 0.0, rape at 165.1. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,403 per 100,000, 28% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,114, burglary at 206, vehicle theft at 83 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 53 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Thornton receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Thornton vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	165.1/100K
	57% below US avg
Murder	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Rape	165.1/100K
Robbery	0.0/100K
Assault	0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	1,403.2/100K
	28% below US avg
Burglary	206.4/100K
Theft	1,114.3/100K
Vehicle Theft	82.5/100K
Arson	0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	53
Traffic Accidents	238
Avg Accident Severity	2.5 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

View full crime details →

Thornton 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 362 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	362 ft (110 m)
Area	2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²)
Population Density	788/sq mi
Coordinates	41.5741°N, 87.6193°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Lake County County
Nearest Airport	Gary/Chicago International (GYY) 11 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	107 km
Feb 10, 2010	2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois	M3.8	85 km
Nov 4, 2013	1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois	M3.2	30 km
Jul 15, 2024	2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois	M3.1	91 km
Mar 25, 2015	3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois	M2.9	92 km
Jun 10, 2013	4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois	M2.6	87 km
Mar 15, 2025	6 km W of Dwight, Illinois	M2.6	91 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

568 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 96 fatalities, 1,856 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Aug 28, 1990	EF5	62 km	29
Jun 29, 1979	EF4	51 km	0
Jun 13, 1976	EF4	33 km	2
Sep 28, 1972	EF4	81 km	0
Apr 21, 1967	EF4	21 km	33
Apr 21, 1967	EF4	84 km	1
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	96 km	6
Apr 17, 1963	EF4	59 km	1
Jun 20, 2021	EF3	51 km	0
Jun 22, 2015	EF3	70 km	0
Jun 5, 2010	EF3	58 km	0
Oct 24, 2001	EF3	99 km	1
Mar 27, 1991	EF3	40 km	0
Apr 27, 1984	EF3	59 km	1
Apr 2, 1982	EF3	66 km	0
Mar 12, 1976	EF3	56 km	0
Mar 12, 1976	EF3	87 km	0
Mar 12, 1976	EF3	61 km	0
Mar 12, 1976	EF3	64 km	1
Jun 20, 1974	EF3	37 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	63 km

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

Wildfire History

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

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2019	UNNAMED	1,741	51 km
2019	UNNAMED	1,664	47 km
2000	UNNAMED	1,602	65 km
2021	NORTHEAST PRAIRIE UNIT 3	978	41 km
2024	NORTHEAST PRAIRIE 3 RX	938	41 km
1986	OGDEN DUNS	863	34 km
2021	UNNAMED	738	42 km
2021	MIDDLE GRANT CREEK	700	50 km
2019	UNNAMED	698	41 km
2024	IBSP SOUTH F1 RX	690	94 km
2021	21-INDU TOLLESTON DUNES EAST	594	35 km
2017	UNNAMED	549	50 km
2017	17 INDU COWLES DUNES	522	44 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

Thornton 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").

View full weather details →

Thornton is located in Lake County. It is classified as Metro / 1 million+, part of a metropolitan area. 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 26% below the national average of 33.7%. 92.2% have completed high school. 5.6% 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. 89.4% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 5 EV charging stations. There are 26 public libraries serving the community. 1,376 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 76.4% of workers drive alone to work, while 2.9% 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	238
Avg Accident Severity	2.5 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	24.9%
	26% below US avg
High School+	92.2%
Graduate Degree+	5.6%
School Test Score	6.08

C+ Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 1	Metro / 1 million+
Population Density	788/sq mi
Total Area	2.3 sq mi
County	Lake County County

Services

Broadband Access	89.4%
Avg Download Speed	109.9 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	20.1 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	5
Alt Fuel Stations	7
Public Libraries	26
Healthcare Facilities	1,376
Restaurants	1,110
Retail Stores	1,546

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	26.3 min
Drive Alone	76.4%
Public Transit	2.9%
Work from Home	5.2%

Average costs for common services in Thornton. 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)

View all 40 services

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)

View all 18 services

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)

View all 25 services

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)

View all 12 services

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)

View all 12 services

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)

View all 20 services

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)

View all 8 services

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)

View all 8 services

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)

View all 8 services

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)

View all 9 services

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 Thornton

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Wolcott School	Elementary	255	20	12.8:1

View full schools details →

Radio Stations near Thornton

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 Thornton

1 campgrounds found near Thornton.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
West Beach Picnic Shelters	2.0/5	8	$25

National Parks Near Thornton

15 national parks and monuments found near Thornton.

Park	Type	Fee
Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park	State Park	Free
Big Foot 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
Warren Woods State Park	State Park	Free
William G. Stratton State Park	State Park	Free

Trails Near Thornton

6 trails found near Thornton.

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
TWIN OAKS TRAIL	5.7	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
GROUP 63 TRAIL	3.3	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BAILEY BRIDGE TRAIL	2.2	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
HEDGEAPPLE TRAIL	1.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GROUP 63 TRAIL SPUR	1.1	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
TURTLE POND TRAIL	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—

Historical Trends — Thornton

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

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	2,403	$51,036
2015	2,488	$45,650
2017	2,444	$56,409
2019	2,396	$65,081
2021	2,333	$59,632
2023	2,287	$61,111

Museums in Thornton

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
DAVID AND ALFRED SMART MUSEUM OF ART	ART MUSEUM		7737020200	$3,091,898,511
ORIENTAL INSTITUTE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		7737029520	$3,091,898,511
RENAISSANCE SOCIETY	GENERAL MUSEUM		7737028670	$3,091,898,511
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		7738341657	$3,091,898,511
SXU GALLERY	ART MUSEUM			$104,916,692
MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		7736841414	$48,542,008
CHAPIN HALL CENTER FOR CHILDREN	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM		7732565113	$10,812,353
DUSABLE MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY	GENERAL MUSEUM		3129470600	$3,551,687
HYDE PARK ART CENTER	ART MUSEUM		3123245520	$2,277,884
SOUTH CHICAGO ART CENTER NFP	ART MUSEUM		7737319287	$1,026,322
SCHAAF TRUCK AND TRACTOR MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		8154647395	$390,009
PROJECT EXPLORATION	NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM		3122734026	$386,776
BALZEKAS MUSEUM OF LITHUANIAN CULTURE	GENERAL MUSEUM		7735826500	$345,585
LAKE KATHERINE NATURE CENTER AND BOTANIC GARDENS	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		7083611873	$256,896
PETERSON GARDEN PROJECT	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER			$180,839
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
BURLINGTON ROUTE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$78,158
PULLMAN HISTORIC FOUNDATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	614 E 113TH STREET	7737858182	$70,300
INTERNATIONAL POLKA ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	4608 S ARCHER AVENUE	8008676552	$69,642
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
AUGUSTANA HERITAGE ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		4027213700	$13,790
MIDWEST CARVERS MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		7083316011	$8,764
CEDAR LAKE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	7408 CONSTITUTION AVENUE	2193746157	$7,297
HYDE PARK HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7734931994	$4,112
AFRICAN HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL COMMISSION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$463
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 AFRICAN AMERICAN FIREFIGHTERS MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
CHICAGO GOSPEL MUSIC HERITAGE MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM		7738961656
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
CLEAR-RIDGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7737352760
DOLTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7082013310
DUSABLE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7739470600
DYER HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1 TOWN SQ	2198656108
EDEN PLACE NATURE CENTER	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	4417 S STEWART AVENUE	7736248686
FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF CHICAGO	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7739478696
FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF WILL COUNTY	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	27064 S DUTTON ROAD	8157278700
GRIFFITH HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
HAMMOND HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2199315100
HAWTHORNE WORKS MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		7086568000
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
KIDS WORK CHILDREN'S MUSEUM	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM	11 SOUTH WHITE STREET	8154691199
LANSING HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	831 NORTH WASHINGTON AVENUE
LITHUANIAN MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		3127761324
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
ORLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	PO BOX 324	7083490065
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
REEL HISTORY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
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 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
VICTORY AIR MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
WHITING-ROBERTSDALE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Libraries in Thornton

Name	Address	Annual Visits
ORLAND PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY	14921 SOUTH RAVINIA AVENUE	466,734
OAK LAWN PUBLIC LIBRARY	9427 SOUTH RAYMOND AVENUE	420,016
CALUMET CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY	660 MANISTEE AVENUE	314,610
TINLEY PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY	7851 TIMBER DRIVE	299,493
HOMEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	17917 DIXIE HIGHWAY	232,577
HAMMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY	564 STATE STREET	208,884
GREEN HILLS PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	8611 WEST 103RD STREET	192,966
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
FRANKFORT PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	21119 SOUTH PFEIFFER ROAD	180,499
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
STICKNEY-FOREST VIEW PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	6800 WEST 43RD STREET	144,305
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
CRETE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	1177 NORTH MAIN STREET	81,528
SUMMIT PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	6233 SOUTH ARCHER ROAD	78,675
WORTH PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	6917 WEST 111TH STREET	78,586
LYONS PUBLIC LIBRARY	4209 JOLIET AVENUE	70,574
STEGER-SOUTH CHICAGO HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	54 EAST 31ST STREET	50,506
BRIDGEVIEW PUBLIC LIBRARY	7840 WEST 79TH STREET	46,312
JUSTICE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	7641 SOUTH OAK GROVE AVENUE	46,176
HODGKINS PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	6500 WENZ AVENUE	41,766
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
PALOS PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY	12330 SOUTH FOREST GLEN BOULEVARD	35,450
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
BEDFORD PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	7816 W. 65TH PLACE	23,150
HOMETOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY	4331 SOUTHWEST HIGHWAY	16,200
WILLIAM LEONARD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	13820 CENTRAL PARK AVENUE	6,200
MCCOOK PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	8419 WEST 50TH STREET	5,760
THORNTON PUBLIC LIBRARY	115 EAST MARGARET STREET	5,000

Farmers Markets in Thornton

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
61st Street Farmers Market	6100 S. Blackstone Ave	05/12/2018 to 12/15/2018	Sat: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM;		Visit
Alsip Farmers Market	12521 S. Kostner Avenue	06/10/2014 to 10/14/2014	Tue: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Brookfield Farmers Market	8820 Brookfield Avenue	06/08/2014 to 10/18/2014	Sat: 8:00 AM-1:00 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.
Eden Place Community Farmers Market	4911 S. Shields Ave.	06/16/2017 to 10/14/2017	Sat: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM;		Visit
Englewood Farmers Market	6452 S Ashland Ave.
Evergreen Park Farmers Market	8900 S Kedzie Ave	June to October	Thu:7:00 am - 1:00 pm;
Faith in Place Winter Farmers Market - Augustana Lutheran Church of Hyde Park, Chicago	5500 S. Woodlawn Ave	02/06/2016 to 02/06/2016	Sat: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;		Visit
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
Frankfort Country Market	oak and kansas	04/27/2014 to 10/26/2014	Sun: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;	Yes	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
Hyde Park (Chicago) Farmers Market	5211 S. Harper Ave.				Visit
IMAN's Fresh Beats & Eats Farmers' Market	2744 W 63rd	05/24/2015 to 09/27/2015	Sun: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;		Visit
Lan-Oak Park District Farmer's Market	Ridge & Grant Street	June to August	Wed:4:00 PM - 7:00 PM;		Visit
Market at the Park - Orland Park, IL	9705 W. 142nd Steet	05/30/2019 to 07/25/2019	Thu: 4:00 PM-8:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
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
Plant Chicago Farmers Market	1400 W 46th St.	01/01/2016 to 12/31/2016	Sat: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;		Visit
Prudential Plaza (Chicago) Farmers Market	130 E Randolph St.				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 Thornton

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
Blue Nose Brewery	Restaurants, Banquet Halls & Reception Facilities, Brewery, Beer & Ale	6119 East Ave	(708) 905-5198, 7089055198	Visit
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
Granite City Food-brewery	Bars & Pubs, Restaurants, Pubs, Breweries, Wine Bars, Bar and Restaurant, Bars, Restaurant, Brew Pub	14035 S La Grange Rd	(708) 364-1212, 7088735821, 7083641212	Visit
One Trick Pony	Microbreweries, Breweries	17845 Chappel Ave
Patrick's Tavern	Bars, Cocktail Lounges, Bars & Clubs, Restaurants, Bars & Pubs, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Cocktail Loun	6296 S Archer Ave	7735814036
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 Thornton

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
3411 SHEFFIELD AVENUE (135932)	LTOWER	57
3411 SHEFFIELD AVENUE (135932)	LTOWER	57
888 W 87th Street	TOWER	51
19870 Stony Island Ave. (424)	MTOWER	49
10501 WEST 133RD AVENUE (24653)	LTOWER	49
19870 Stony Island Ave. (424)	MTOWER	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
4000 EAST 106TH STREET (129471)	MTOWER	48
4000 EAST 106TH STREET (129471)	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
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 Thornton

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Thornton Fire Department	115 E Margaret ST	Mostly volunteer			708-877-4459

Bridges in Thornton

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1958	365	73,500	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1958	365	73,500	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1969	109	10,250	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1958	222	8,100	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1958	254	7,200	F

Amtrak Stations in Thornton

4 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Dyer, IN	913 Sheffield Avenue	TRAIN
Hammond-Whiting, IN	1135 North Calumet Avenue	TRAIN
Homewood, IL	18015 Park Avenue	TRAIN
Summit, IL	Archer Avenue and South Center Avenue	TRAIN

Superfund Sites Near Thornton

9 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
INGREDION INC ARGO PLANT	6400 SOUTH ARCHER AVENUE	COOK
INGREDION INC ARGO PLANT	6400 SOUTH ARCHER AVENUE	COOK
OASIS INDUSTRIES INC	800 CENTRAL AVENUE	WILL
PROGRESS RAIL LOCOMOTIVE INC	9301 WEST 55TH STREET	COOK
ROBBINS RESOURCE RECOVERY PARTNER LP	13400 S KEDZIE AVE-B	COOK
WHEATLAND TUBE CO - CHICAGO DIV	4435 S. WESTERN BLVD.	COOK
WHITING CLEAN ENERGY	2155 STANDARD AVENUE	LAKE

Airports Near Thornton

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
Aero Acres Airport	—	Small 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
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
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
Hope Field	—	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 Thornton

78 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
Alsip Police Department	4500 West 123rd Street
Bedford Park Police Department	6701 South Archer Avenue
Beecher Police Department	724 Penfield Street
Blue Island Police Department	13031 Greenwood Avenue
Bridgeview Police Department	7500 South Oketo Avenue
Brookfield Police Department	8820 Brookfield 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
Chicago Police Department 22nd District	1900 West Monterey Avenue
Chicago Police Department 2nd District	5101 South Wentworth 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 7th District	1428 West 63rd Street
Chicago Police Department 8th District	3420 West 63rd 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
Forest View Police Department	7000 46th Street
Frankfort Police Department	20602 Lincoln-Way Lane
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
Hickory Hills Police Department	8800 West 87th Street
Highland Police Department	3315 Ridge Road
Hodgkins Police Department	6015 Lenzi Avenue
Hometown Police Department	4331 Southwest Highway
Homewood Police Department	17950 Dixie Highway
Justice Police Department	South Archer Avenue
Lake County Sheriff's Department	2293 North Main Street
Lansing Police Department	2710 East 170th Street
Lynwood Police Department	21460 Lincoln Highway
Lyons Police Department	4200 Lawndale Avenue
Markham Police Department	16313 Kedzie Parkway
Matteson Police Department	20500 South Cicero Avenue
Merrionette Park Police Department	11750 South Kedzie Avenue
Midlothian Police Department	14301 South Puaski Road
Monee Police Department	5357 West Main Street
Moraine Valley Community College Police Department
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
Palos Park Police Department	West 123rd Street
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
Stickey Police Department	6553 Pershing Road
Summit Police Department	5810 South Archer Avenue
Thornton Police Department	700 Park Avenue
University of Chicago Police Department	850 East 61st Street
University Park Police Department	698 Burnham Drive
Whiting Police Department	1914 Schrage Avenue

Grocery Stores in Thornton

6 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
7-eleven #33391D	Convenience Store	103 W Margaret St
7-eleven #34721b 34721B	Convenience Store	751 E Tri State Tollway
Dollar Tree 637	Other	17747 Halsted St
Jewel Food Store 3188	Supermarket	17705 Halsted St
Koch's Food & Liquor	Convenience Store	603 Chicago Rd
Target Store 1460	Super Store	17605 Halsted St

Treatment Centers in Thornton

76 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
ABRAXAS Youth and Family Services - Southwood Interventions	Substance Abuse	773-737-4600 x3204
Access Ashland Family Health Ctr	Substance Abuse	773-434-9216
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 Booker Family Health Ctr	Substance Abuse	773-624-4800
Access Brandon Family Health Ctr	Substance Abuse	773-721-7600
Access Family Health Society	Substance Abuse	708-754-9687
Access Grand Boulevard Family Health - Specialty Center	Substance Abuse	773-288-6900
Advance Counseling Services Inc	Substance Abuse	773-940-1074
Advocate Christ Medical Center - Behavioral Health	Both	708-684-8000
Alliance Behavioral Services Inc	Substance Abuse	773-777-8635
Berrybrook Crisis Resolution LLC	Substance Abuse	708-549-5616
Carrie Marie Social Service Agency Inc	Substance Abuse	312-468-5336
Chicago Department of Public Health - Englewood Mental Health Center	Mental Health	312-747-7496
Chicago Department of Public Health - Greater Grand Mid South MH Center	Mental Health	312-747-0036
Chicago Department of Public Health - Greater Lawn Mental Health Center	Mental Health	312-747-1020
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
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
Esperanza - 63rd Street	Both	773-584-6200
Esperanza - Brighton Park	Both	773-584-6200
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
Friend Family Health Center - Ashland	Substance Abuse	773-376-9400
Friend Family Health Center - Cottage Grove	Substance Abuse	312-682-6110
Friend Family Health Center - Pulaski	Substance Abuse	773-702-2193
Friend Family Health Center - Woodlawn	Substance Abuse	773-702-2193
Friend Health - Western	Substance Abuse	773-434-8600
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
Healthcare Alternative Systems Inc - Western	Substance Abuse	773-254-5141
HRDI - Roseland Mens Residential	Substance Abuse	773-660-4630
HRDI/Harriet Tubman Womens - Residential Treatment	Substance Abuse	773-660-4630
Human Resources Development Inst - Brass l Medication Assisted Treatment	Substance Abuse	773-966-0333 x7365
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
Lawndale Christian Health Center - Archer Avenue	Substance Abuse	872-588-3000
LifeHouse Group	Substance Abuse	708-897-8581
Metropolitan Family Services	Mental Health	773-371-2900
Midwest Treatment Center Inc	Substance Abuse	708-889-9742
Near North Health Service Corporation - Komed Holman Health Center	Both	312-337-1073 x4145
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
Pilsen Wellness Center Inc - Gage Park Wellness Services	Both	773-424-3060
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
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
Timberline Knolls - Continuing Care	Both	630-257-9600
Vivia Health Gage Park	Both	847-972-1135
Yana House	Substance Abuse	773-874-7120
Youth Outreach Services - Congregational Church of La Grange	Substance Abuse	773-777-7112

Churches & Religious Organizations in Thornton

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
A NEW BEGINNING PRAYER & OUTREACH MINISTRY	112 S WILLIAMS ST APT 2S
A REACH BEYOND THE SURFACE	69 INDIANWOOD DR
NATIVE AMERICAN CHURCH OF THE FOUR DIRECTIONS LODGE	26 ARROWHEAD DR
NEW TEMPLE DELIVERANCE MINISTRIES	705 E MARGARET ST
SAINT PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH	508 CHICAGO RD

Explore Near Thornton

Mines

Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration

View all →

UFO Sightings

Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database

View all →

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Thornton.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Thornton

What is the population of Thornton?

Thornton has a population of 1,876 residents and is located in Illinois. The population density is 788 people per square mile, spread across 2.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.8% female and 50.2% male.

Is Thornton expensive to live in?

Thornton has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 100 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $61,111, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $146,600 (48% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,099 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Thornton safe?

Thornton is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 165 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,403 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Thornton receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Thornton?

Thornton 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 Thornton?

Thornton has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.7%, 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 26 minutes, and 5.2% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Thornton?

The median home value in Thornton is $146,600. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $175,046. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,099. Fair market rent is $854 for a 1-bedroom and $1,063 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 81.3%. The average annual property tax is $4,190.

How are the schools in Thornton?

Schools in Thornton score 6.1 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 24.9% of adults in Thornton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.2% have completed high school. 5.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Thornton?

The obesity rate in Thornton is 31.1% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 11.0% of adults are smokers. 20.1% are physically inactive. 20.3% of residents report depression. 9.9% lack health insurance. 92.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,971.

What is transportation like in Thornton?

The average commute in Thornton is 26 minutes. 76.4% of workers drive alone to work, 2.9% use public transit, and 5.2% work from home.

What are the demographics of Thornton?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Thornton is 45.3% White, 36.9% Black or African American, 1% Hispanic or Latino. 84.1% of residents speak only English at home, while 15.9% speak Spanish. 3.8% of the population are military veterans. 13.8% of residents have a disability. 92.3% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

East Hazel Crest, IL 1,122 pop · 1.6 mi South Holland, IL 21,016 pop · 1.9 mi Glenwood, IL 8,620 pop · 2.3 mi Homewood, IL 19,471 pop · 2.4 mi Phoenix, IL 1,284 pop · 2.7 mi Harvey, IL 19,831 pop · 2.9 mi Hazel Crest, IL 13,493 pop · 3.6 mi Lansing, IL 28,415 pop · 3.8 mi Dolton, IL 20,979 pop · 4.0 mi Markham, IL 11,434 pop · 4.1 mi Flossmoor, IL 9,666 pop · 4.2 mi Calumet City, IL 35,253 pop · 4.4 mi Chicago Heights, IL 26,938 pop · 4.5 mi Dixmoor, IL 2,962 pop · 4.8 mi

Compare Thornton with another city:

Thornton, IL

Discover Thornton, IL

City Guide — Thornton

Overview 11/11

People 10/10

Economy 13/13

Housing 13/17

Health 25/26

Crime & Safety 11/12

Climate & Environment 17/19

Community 14/14

Cost of Services 2/3

Historical Trends 3/3

Geography 6/6

Places & Facilities 20/32

Explore (Map Features) 2/2

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

People

Economy

Housing

Crime

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Thornton a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Safety & Crime

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Thornton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Thornton vs U.S. Average

Income: Thornton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Thornton vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Thornton vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Geography

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Natural Hazard Risk

Hazard Breakdown

Earthquake History

Tornado History

Tsunami History

Wildfire History

Monthly Weather

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Safety & Disasters

Education

Area & Infrastructure