Flossmoor, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 8/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
9,666 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
80.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
67.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$137,768 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
43 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$309,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,778 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
91.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cook County
6
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin Metro Area
4
Illinois
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Cook County
5
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin Metro Area
4
Illinois
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 11 23
Feb 2 8 28
Mar 2 4 38
Apr 4 1 50
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 2 0 65
Oct 2 0 53
Nov 2 1 41
Dec 2 9 28

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 73% of residents leaning left and 23% leaning right.

Liberal (74%) (23%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 19%
Hillary Clinton 78%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, IL State Senate District 15, IL State House District 30, IL
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Schools

Heather Hill Elem School
<1 miles, S • 2.3 star
Parker Junior High School
<1 miles, N • 1.4 star
Homewood-Flossmoor High School
<1 miles, N • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Prairie State College
3 miles, SE • 1.4 star
South Suburban College
6 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Advocate South Suburban Hospital
2 miles, N • 4.1 star
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
5 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Metrosouth Medical Center
8 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

South Bend International Airport
72 miles, E • 1.4 star
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