Most Libraries in Illinois

Top 100 cities ranked by most libraries

Best Illinois Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics — 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

Best Climate Cities

Warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine and clean air.

Cleanest Air Cities

Lowest pollution levels for healthy outdoor living.

Sunniest Cities

Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.

Most Urban Cities

Densely populated city centers with the largest urban footprints.

Population & Density

Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense

Economy

Highest Income Lowest Income Lowest Unemployment Highest Unemployment Lowest Poverty Highest Poverty Highest Wages Cheapest Cost of Living

Housing

Highest Home Value Most Affordable Highest Rent Lowest Rent Highest Homeownership Newest Housing Lowest Property Tax

Demographics & Education

Most Educated Best Schools Most Graduate Degrees Youngest Cities Oldest Cities Most Veterans

Health & Safety

Safest Cities Highest Crime Healthiest Cities Lowest Smoking Best Doctor Access Best Dental Access

Climate & Air

Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities Sunniest Cities Snowiest Cities Cleanest Air Worst Air Quality

Quality of Life

Shortest Commute Most Work From Home

Civic & Politics

Most Republican Most Democratic

Geography & Infrastructure

Highest Elevation Best Broadband Most EV Stations Most Libraries Most Restaurants

All Countries · United States · Illinois

Most Libraries — Illinois

1 Chicago 188

2 Villa Park 188

3 Forest Park 188

4 Bridgeview 188

5 Hickory Hills 188

6 Cicero 188

7 La Grange 188

8 Bensenville 188

9 Broadview 188

10 Posen 188

11 Berkeley 188

12 Oak Lawn 188

13 Berwyn 188

14 Oak Park 188

15 Norridge 188

16 Hinsdale 188

17 Evergreen Park 188

18 Elmhurst 188

19 Clarendon Hills 188

20 Calumet Park 188

21 Riverside 188

22 Franklin Park 188

23 Willow Springs 188

24 River Grove 188

25 Westchester 188

26 North Riverside 188

27 Western Springs 188

28 Brookfield 188

29 River Forest 188

30 Harwood Heights 188

31 Hillside 188

32 Burr Ridge 188

33 Burbank 188

34 Schiller Park 188

35 Alsip 188

36 Oak Brook 188

37 Summit 188

38 Bellwood 188

39 Worth 188

40 Stickney 188

41 Countryside 188

42 Chicago Ridge 188

43 Justice 188

44 Palos Hills 188

45 Crestwood 188

46 Riverdale 188

47 Melrose Park 188

48 Maywood 188

49 Darien 188

50 La Grange Park 188

51 Westmont 188

52 Wood Dale 188

53 Northlake 188

54 Elmwood Park 188

55 Lyons 188

56 Blue Island 188

57 Aurora 30

58 Naperville 30

59 Bolingbrook 30

60 Wheaton 30

61 Downers Grove 30

62 Lombard 30

63 Warrenville 30

64 Romeoville 30

65 Bartlett 30

66 Carol Stream 30

67 Bloomingdale 30

68 Winfield 30

69 Hanover Park 30

70 Addison 30

71 Roselle 30

72 Woodridge 30

73 Glendale Heights 30

74 Glen Ellyn 30

75 Itasca 30

76 Lockport 30

77 West Chicago 30

78 Lisle 30

79 Steger 26

80 Crete 26

81 Glenwood 26

82 Dolton 26

83 Sauk Village 26

84 Harvey 26

85 Calumet City 26

86 Lynwood 26

87 South Holland 26

88 Lansing 26

89 Chicago Heights 26

90 Homewood 26

91 Prospect Heights 25

92 Evanston 25

93 Arlington Heights 25

94 Mount Prospect 25

95 Glenview 25

96 Wheeling 25

97 Northbrook 25

98 Elk Grove Village 25

99 North Chicago 25

100 Gurnee 25

Explore the top 100 cities ranked by most libraries in Illinois.

City rankings help residents, researchers, and policymakers understand how communities compare across important quality-of-life measures.

Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI Crime Statistics, and NOAA climate records.

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