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Park Forest, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 20,954 (100% urban, 0% rural).
Population change since 2000: -10.7%
 
Males: 9,535  (45.5%)
Females: 11,419  (54.5%)
Median resident age:

38.0 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 60466.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $57,649 (it was $47,579 in 2000)
Park Forest:

$57,649
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $26,550 (it was $21,493 in 2000)

Park Forest village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $97,183 (it was $83,200 in 2000)
Park Forest:

$97,183
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $113,411; detached houses: $138,874; townhouses or other attached units: $67,324; in 2-unit structures: $47,893; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $43,235; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $37,462

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,363.

March 2022 cost of living index in Park Forest: 99.2 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 17.3%
(17.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 15.7% for Black residents, 29.6% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 40.1% for American Indian residents, 23.0% for other race residents, 19.1% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Park Forest, IL (2022)
    • 14,21069.1%Black alone
    • 3,56717.3%White alone
    • 1,5217.4%Hispanic
    • 6032.9%Two or more races
    • 2211.1%Other race alone
    • 810.4%Asian alone
    • 340.2%American Indian alone

Races in Park Forest detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there were 20 registered sex offenders living in Park Forest, Illinois as of April 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Park Forest is 1,087 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


Crime rates in Park Forest by year

Type

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2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022
Murders
(per 100,000)		4
(18.2)		0
(0.0)		1
(4.5)		1
(4.5)		0
(0.0)		1
(4.5)		2
(9.1)		1
(4.6)		1
(4.6)		1
(4.7)		1
(4.7)		0
(0.0)		4
(19.1)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		3
(13.7)		6
(27.2)		8
(36.2)		11
(49.9)		8
(36.2)		15
(68.0)		11
(50.1)		15
(69.0)		4
(18.5)		16
(74.9)		7
(33.1)		3
(14.4)		8
(38.3)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		18
(81.9)		24
(108.9)		27
(122.2)		49
(222.2)		30
(135.9)		26
(117.9)		34
(154.9)		27
(124.1)		24
(110.9)		29
(135.8)		12
(56.8)		9
(43.2)		17
(81.4)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		25
(113.8)		31
(140.6)		30
(135.8)		36
(163.3)		30
(135.9)		31
(140.6)		28
(127.6)		24
(110.3)		32
(147.9)		39
(182.6)		44
(208.3)		11
(52.8)		36
(172.3)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		186
(846.4)		275
(1,248)		366
(1,657)		141
(639.4)		109
(493.8)		95
(430.9)		110
(501.2)		70
(321.8)		75
(346.6)		70
(327.7)		28
(132.5)		9
(43.2)		26
(124.4)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		240
(1,092)		234
(1,062)		307
(1,390)		304
(1,379)		255
(1,155)		283
(1,284)		209
(952.3)		217
(997.7)		218
(1,008)		210
(983.2)		151
(714.8)		87
(417.6)		171
(818.3)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		7
(31.9)		16
(72.6)		25
(113.2)		23
(104.3)		20
(90.6)		20
(90.7)		34
(154.9)		41
(188.5)		51
(235.7)		43
(201.3)		49
(232.0)		18
(86.4)		90
(430.7)
Arson
(per 100,000)		4
(18.2)		5
(22.7)		4
(18.1)		2
(9.1)		1
(4.5)		5
(22.7)		4
(18.2)		3
(13.8)		7
(32.4)		3
(14.0)		1
(4.7)		7
(33.6)		4
(19.1)
City-Data.com crime index200.1218.2282.5256.5185.0215.8215.9201.2170.3224.9151.161.7203.7

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Park Forest, IL

Crime rate in Park Forest detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2017, including police officers: 47 (39 officers - 37 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.79
Illinois average:

3.15
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Ancestries: African (3.9%), American (1.3%), German (1.2%), English (1.1%), Irish (1.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 05/24/1949

Elevation: 720 feet

Land area: 4.93 square miles.

Population density: 4,254 people per square mile   (average).

Park Forest, Illinois map

978 residents are foreign born (2.2% Latin America, 1.4% Africa, 0.7% Europe).

This village:

4.8%
Illinois:

14.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $4,272 (3.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $3,011 (4.2%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Orland Park, IL (12.4 miles , pop. 51,077).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Chicago, IL (24.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Richton Park, IL (1.4 miles ),
Olympia Fields, IL (1.5 miles ),
South Chicago Heights, IL (1.6 miles ),
Steger, IL (1.7 miles ),
Chicago Heights, IL (1.8 miles ),
University Park, IL (1.8 miles ),
Matteson, IL (1.8 miles ),
Flossmoor, IL (2.0 miles )

Latitude: 41.48 N, Longitude: 87.69 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: -6,220 (-30.2%)
Workers who live and work in this village: 1,122 (12.2%)

Area code commonly used in this area: 708

Distribution of median household income in Park Forest, IL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Park Forest, IL in 2022
Park Forest satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 2 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2007: 24 buildings, average cost: $81,400
  • 2006: 40 buildings, average cost: $81,200
  • 2005: 10 buildings, average cost: $146,500
  • 2004: 11 buildings, average cost: $126,900
  • 2003: 4 buildings, average cost: $115,100
  • 2002: 7 buildings, average cost: $120,800
  • 2001: 4 buildings, average cost: $117,900
  • 2000: 15 buildings, average cost: $97,200
  • 1999: 38 buildings, average cost: $88,300
  • 1998: 19 buildings, average cost: $111,800
  • 1997: 14 buildings, average cost: $83,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Park Forest, IL residents
Average permit cost in Park Forest, IL
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.5%
Illinois:

4.2%
Unemployment by year
Historical population in Park Forest, IL
Historical housing units in Park Forest, IL
Most common industries in Park Forest, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (12.1%)
  • Health care (11.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.5%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.5%)
  • Public administration (4.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.2%)
  • Construction (4.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (7.7%)
  • Educational services (7.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.9%)
  • Public administration (5.6%)
  • Health care (5.0%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.8%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (17.5%)
  • Educational services (16.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.4%)
  • Social assistance (5.5%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.5%)
  • Public administration (4.3%)
Most common occupations in Park Forest, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.5%)
  • Customer service representatives (2.9%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (2.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.2%)
  • Computer specialists (3.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Customer service representatives (4.4%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.3%)
  • Registered nurses (4.1%)

Average climate in Park Forest, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Park Forest, Illinois environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 114. This is significantly worse than average.

City:

114
U.S.:

73
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2023 was 0.339. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 3.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.339
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 14.7. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 2.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

14.7
U.S.:

5.1
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 1.39. This is about average. Closest monitor was 2.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.39
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 31.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 3.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.2
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 26.5. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 9.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

26.5
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 12.5. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 9.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

12.5
U.S.:

8.1
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2009 was 0.0201. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 2.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0201
U.S.:

0.0093

Tornado activity:

Park Forest-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 64% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/28/1990, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 21.5 miles away from the Park Forest village center killed 29 people and injured 350 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/21/1967, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 14.8 miles away from the village center killed 33 people and injured 500 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Park Forest-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 48% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 210.0 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 184.5 miles away from Park Forest center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 210.0 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 62.9 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 241.9 miles away from Park Forest center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW) earthquake occurred 208.2 miles away from Park Forest center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Cook County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 12, Tornadoes: 3, Snowstorms: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Park Forest topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Park Forest:

  • ELISABETH LUDEMAN DEV. CTR. (114 NORTH ORCHARD DRIVE)
  • ANGELS HOME HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS (282 MAIN STREET, BUILDING 1 FLOOR 2)
  • FOREST HOME HEALTHCARE, INC (356 FOREST BLVD)
  • HIS GRACE HOME HEALTHCARE, INC (318 FOREST BOULEVARD)
  • NURSES PLUS HOME HEALTHCARE (350 VICTORY DRIVE)
  • RELIABLE HEALTHCARE SERVICES, LLC (260 MAIN STREET)

Amtrak stations near Park Forest:

  • 6 miles: HOMEWOOD (181 1ST ST. & PARK AVE.) . Services: ticket office, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, public transit connection.
  • 9 miles: DYER (SHEFFIELD RD.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.
  • 18 miles: HAMMOND-WHITING (HAMMOND, 1135 CALUMET AVE.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Park Forest:

  • Governors State University (about 3 miles; University Park, IL; Full-time enrollment: 4,043)
  • Prairie State College (about 4 miles; Chicago Heights, IL; FT enrollment: 4,050)
  • South Suburban College (about 10 miles; South Holland, IL; FT enrollment: 3,972)
  • Purdue University-Calumet Campus (about 14 miles; Hammond, IN; FT enrollment: 7,343)
  • Saint Xavier University (about 16 miles; Chicago, IL; FT enrollment: 3,576)
  • City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College (about 17 miles; Chicago, IL; FT enrollment: 4,110)
  • Moraine Valley Community College (about 17 miles; Palos Hills, IL; FT enrollment: 12,008)

Public high school in Park Forest:

Public elementary/middle schools in Park Forest:

Private elementary/middle school in Park Forest:

  • SOUTH SUBURBAN SDA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 46, Location: 119 CHESTNUT ST, Grades: PK-7)
See full list of schools located in Park Forest

Library in Park Forest:

  • PARK FOREST PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $1,688,754; Location: 400 LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD; 137,462 books; 621 e-books; 6,747 audio materials; 6,818 video materials; 4 local licensed databases; 17 state licensed databases; 5 other licensed databases; 645 print serial subscriptions; 6 electronic serial subscriptions)

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • Travel: 50th Anniversary House Museum 397 Forest Boulevard Open 1-3 p.m. most Saturdays, or by appointment. Not open on Major holidays. Call 708-481-4252 for appointments and information. Check website for Park Forest Historical Society for a virtual tour. Available via www.pfpl.org. [Society website temporarily down as I am writing this. anticipated to be back up within the next couple of weeks.]

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Park Forest: Hidden Meadows Golf Club (A), Elisabeth Ludeman Developmental Center (B), Park Forest Public Library (C), Park Forest Fire Department (D), Park Forest Village Hall (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Lincolnwood Shopping Center (1), Lincolnwood West Shopping Center (2), Central Court Plaza Shopping Center (3), Norwood Plaza Shopping Center (4), Plaza West Shopping Center (5), The Center Shopping Center (6), Tower Shopping Center (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Park Forest include: Church of the Holy Family (A), Congregation Am Echod (B), Faith United Protestant Church (C), First Baptist Church (D), First Church of Christ (E), Hallelujah Temple Ministries (F), Saint Irenaeus Church (G), Saint Paul's - Good Shepherd Church (H), Trinity Lutheran Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Saint Anne Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in Park Forest include: Illinois Park (1), Wildwood Park (2), Indiana Park (3), Shabbona Park (4), Logan Park (5), Eastgate Park (6), Cedar Park (7), Algonquin Park (8), Murphy Park (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Universal Dynamics (Art Museums; 148 Elm Street).

Birthplace of: David Liebe Hart - Film actor, Jeff Mariotte - Writer, Tom Spahn - Pianist, Tony Lombardi - Football coach, Ariel Alexandria Davis - Actor, Jibril Hodges - College basketball player (Long Beach State 49ers), Larry McCarren - Football player, Mark Derwin - Soap opera actor.

Cook County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This village:

2.5 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

62.8%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

5.7%
Whole state:

6.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

People in group quarters in Park Forest in 2010:

  • 398 people in residential treatment centers for adults
  • 15 people in emergency and transitional shelters (with sleeping facilities) for people experiencing homelessness
  • 8 people in group homes for juveniles (non-correctional)
  • 7 people in group homes intended for adults
405 people in schools, hospitals, or wards for the intellectually disabled in 2000
10 people in other group homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Park Forest (2011 data):

  • JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association: Park Forest at 202 Forest Boulevard, branch established on 1883/01/01. Info updated 2011/11/10: Bank assets: $1,811,678.0 mil, Deposits: $1,190,738.0 mil, headquarters in Columbus, OH, positive income, International Specialization, 5577 total offices, Holding Company: Jpmorgan Chase & Co.
  • First Midwest Bank: Park Forest Branch at 2 Main Street, branch established on 2001/11/20. Info updated 2011/12/22: Bank assets: $7,848.0 mil, Deposits: $6,529.2 mil, headquarters in Itasca, IL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 100 total offices, Holding Company: First Midwest Bancorp, Inc.
  • U.S. Bank National Association: Park Forest Branch at 99 Indianwood Boulevard, branch established on 1953/04/25. Info updated 2012/01/30: Bank assets: $330,470.8 mil, Deposits: $236,091.5 mil, headquarters in Cincinnati, OH, positive income, 3121 total offices, Holding Company: U.S. Bancorp

For population 15 years and over in Park Forest:

Marital status in Park Forest, IL
  • Never married: 44.4%
  • Now married: 32.5%
  • Separated: 2.2%
  • Widowed: 7.6%
  • Divorced: 13.4%

For population 25 years and over in Park Forest:

  • High school or higher: 91.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 26.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 11.1%
  • Unemployed: 5.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

12.8
Illinois average:

12.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Park Forest
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Neighborhoods in Park Forest:

(Park Forest, Illinois Neighborhood Map)

Religion statistics for Park Forest, IL (based on Cook County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic1,947,223376
Evangelical Protestant432,9751,484
Other312,636403
Mainline Protestant202,114630
Black Protestant148,895395
Orthodox53,27666
None2,097,556-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 1,460
This county:

2.77 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 23
Here:

0.04 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 490
Cook County:

0.93 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 806
Here:

1.53 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 3,516
This county:

6.67 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Cook County:

8.4%
State:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Cook County:

23.5%
Illinois:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

16.3%
Illinois:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

49.6%
Illinois:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

47.6%
State:

47.2%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.5
Illinois:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Park Forest:

19.1%
Illinois:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

12.1%
Illinois:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Park Forest:

6.7
Illinois:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

36.3%
Illinois:

33.4%

General health condition:
Here:

56.4%
Illinois:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Park Forest:

80.7%
Illinois:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Park Forest, IL Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 40$359,019$107,7060$0
Firefighters 26$223,697$103,2450$0
Parks and Recreation 18$112,873$75,24919$20,720
Streets and Highways 13$87,424$80,6990$0
Water Supply 10$65,354$78,4251$1,412
Housing and Community Development (Local) 9$58,382$77,8431$1,403
Police - Other 9$53,706$71,60812$16,124
Local Libraries 7$37,220$63,8069$18,846
Sewerage 7$52,585$90,1460$0
Financial Administration 7$66,184$113,4580$0
Other Government Administration 5$44,310$106,3440$0
Other and Unallocable 5$37,137$89,1293$6,285
Fire - Other 1$6,041$72,4921$1,825
Totals for Government 157$1,203,930$92,02046$66,614

Park Forest government finances - Expenditure in 2018 (per resident):

  • Construction - General - Other: $494,000 ($23.58)
    Central Staff Services: $24,000 ($1.15)
    Parks and Recreation: $16,000 ($0.76)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $8,678,000 ($414.15)
    General - Other: $7,946,000 ($379.21)
    Local Fire Protection: $4,564,000 ($217.81)
    Parks and Recreation: $3,324,000 ($158.63)
    Water Utilities: $2,794,000 ($133.34)
    Central Staff Services: $2,352,000 ($112.25)
    Libraries: $1,614,000 ($77.03)
    Regular Highways: $1,513,000 ($72.21)
    Solid Waste Management: $1,224,000 ($58.41)
    General Public Buildings: $1,181,000 ($56.36)
    Parking Facilities: $925,000 ($44.14)
    Sewerage: $835,000 ($39.85)
    Health - Other: $783,000 ($37.37)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $2,219,000 ($105.90)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Water Utilities: $2,718,000 ($129.71)
    Central Staff Services: $962,000 ($45.91)
    Libraries: $25,000 ($1.19)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $15,198,000 ($725.30)

Park Forest government finances - Revenue in 2018 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $2,128,000 ($101.56)
    Solid Waste Management: $1,415,000 ($67.53)
    Sewerage: $1,139,000 ($54.36)
    Parking Facilities: $721,000 ($34.41)
    Parks and Recreation: $380,000 ($18.13)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $5,979,000 ($285.34)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $275,000 ($13.12)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $671,000 ($32.02)
    Fines and Forfeits: $555,000 ($26.49)
    Interest Earnings: $317,000 ($15.13)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $6,714,000 ($320.42)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $2,480,000 ($118.35)
    Highways: $562,000 ($26.82)
    Other: $514,000 ($24.53)
  • Tax - Property: $16,251,000 ($775.56)
    Other License: $1,345,000 ($64.19)
    Public Utilities Sales: $1,061,000 ($50.63)
    Other Selective Sales: $964,000 ($46.01)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $588,000 ($28.06)

Park Forest government finances - Debt in 2018 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $55,607,000 ($2653.77)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $55,457,000 ($2646.61)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $5,445,000 ($259.85)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $5,295,000 ($252.70)

Park Forest government finances - Cash and Securities in 2018 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $35,640,000 ($1700.87)

3.53% of this county's 2021 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2020 ($82,405 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

3.53%
Illinois average:

5.09%

0.01% of residents moved from foreign countries ($114 average AGI)
Cook County:

0.01%
Illinois average:

0.01%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2020 and 2021:
from DuPage County, IL  0.43% ($79,856 average AGI)
from Lake County, IL  0.24% ($143,390)
from Will County, IL  0.22% ($63,485)


5.44% of this county's 2020 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2021 ($120,340 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.44%
Illinois average:

6.10%

0.01% of residents moved to foreign countries ($140 average AGI)
Cook County:

0.01%
Illinois average:

0.01%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2020 and 2021:
to DuPage County, IL  0.64% ($98,631 average AGI)
to Will County, IL  0.41% ($72,437)
to Lake County, IL  0.38% ($125,398)
Businesses in Park Forest, IL
NameCountNameCount
7-Eleven1Subway1
CVS1Taco Bell1
Cricket Wireless1U-Haul1
FedEx2UPS1

Strongest AM radio stations in Park Forest:

  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WVIV (1200 AM; 20 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLXX-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WIND (560 AM; 5 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION ("TLC"))
  • WNTD (950 AM; 5 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: RADIO UNICA OF CHICAGO LICENSE CORP.)
  • WCFJ (1470 AM; 1 kW; CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL; Owner: WCFJ, INC.)
  • WNWI (1080 AM; 3 kW; OAK LAWN, IL; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WCGO (1600 AM; 1 kW; CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL)
  • WRDZ (1300 AM; 4 kW; LA GRANGE, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Park Forest:

  • WBMF (88.1 FM; CRETE, IL; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WYBA (102.3 FM; CRETE, IL; Owner: DONTRON INC.)
  • WCKG (105.9 FM; ELMWOOD PARK, IL; Owner: INFINITY HOLDINGS CORPORATION OF ORLANDO)
  • WLIT-FM (93.9 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WJMK (104.3 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORP. OF ILLINOIS)
  • WNUA (95.5 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WYCA (106.3 FM; LANSING, IL; Owner: DONTRON, INC.)
  • WTMX (101.9 FM; SKOKIE, IL; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WBBM-FM (96.3 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WKSC-FM (103.5 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WFMT (98.7 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WINDOW TO THE WORLD COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WZZN (94.7 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC CHICAGO FM RADIO,INC.)
  • WGCI-FM (107.5 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WPWX (92.3 FM; HAMMOND, IN; Owner: DONTRON, INC.)
  • WBEZ (91.5 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: THE WBEZ ALLIANCE, INC.)
  • WKQX (101.1 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WLUP-FM (97.9 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WNND (100.3 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WOJO (105.1 FM; EVANSTON, IL; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION ("TLC"))
  • WUSN (99.5 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF CHICAGO)

TV broadcast stations around Park Forest:

  • WYIN (Channel 56; GARY, IN; Owner: NORTHWEST INDIANA PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WLS-TV (Channel 7; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WMAQ-TV (Channel 5; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: NBC SUBSIDIARY (WMAQ-TV), INC.)
  • WTTW (Channel 11; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WINDOW TO THE WORLD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN-TV (Channel 9; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WGBO-TV (Channel 66; JOLIET, IL; Owner: WGBO LICENSE PARTNERSHIP, G.P.)
  • WBBM-TV (Channel 2; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: CBS BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WPWR-TV (Channel 50; GARY, IN; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WXFT (Channel 60; AURORA, IL; Owner: TELEFUTURA CHICAGO LLC)
  • WCIU-TV (Channel 26; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WCIU-TV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCPX (Channel 38; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: PAXSON CHICAGO LICENSE, INC.)
  • W54AP (Channel 54; BLUE ISLAND, IL; Owner: CATHOLIC VIEWS BROADCASTS, INC.)
  • WFLD (Channel 32; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • W68DO (Channel 68; PALATINE, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WFBT-CA (Channel 23; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: CHANNEL 23 LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WJYS (Channel 62; HAMMOND, IN; Owner: JOVON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WSNS-TV (Channel 44; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: TELEMUNDO OF CHICAGO, INC.)
  • WOCH-LP (Channel 28; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: KM LPTV OF CHICAGO-28, L.L.C.)
  • WYCC (Channel 20; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: COLLEGE DIST. #508, COUNTY OF COOK)
  • WOCK-CA (Channel 13; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: KM LPTV OF CHICAGO-13, L.L.C.)
  • W34CK (Channel 34; ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL; Owner: FIRST UNITED, INC.)
Fatal accident count
See more detailed statistics of Park Forest fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 10ft / 3.3mTotal length
  • 58,100Total average daily traffic
  • 3,313Total average daily truck traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

4
  • Richard Byrne, 75 Park St (Lat: 41.494750 Lon: -87.677556), Type: 41.7, Overall height: 37 m, Registrant: Towerco Assets LLC, Afry@towerco.Com, , Cary, Phone: (919) 653-5710

  • Richard Byrne, 75 Park St (Lat: 41.494750 Lon: -87.677556), Type: 41.7, Overall height: 37 m, Registrant: Towerco Assets LLC, Afry@towerco.Com, , Cary, Phone: (919) 653-5710

  • Brian Meier, 114 N Orchard Rd (Lat: 41.496500 Lon: -87.683167), Type: 35.0, Overall height: 33.5 m, Registrant: Central States Tower Ii, LLC, Brianm@cstower.Org, , Wheat-on, Phone: (630) 221-8500

  • Edward G Roach, 75 Park St (Lat: 41.494750 Lon: -87.677556), Type: 41.7, Structure height: 17031 m, Overall height: 37 m, Registrant: Sba 2012 Tc Assets, LLC, Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

6
  • Governors State University Il Rt 54 & Stuenkel Rd (Lat: 41.448917 Lon: -87.715889), Call Sign: KTK647,
    Assigned Frequencies: 453.600 MHz, 453.650 MHz, 458.600 MHz, 458.650 MHz, Grant Date: 09/16/2021, Expiration Date: 12/05/2031, Registrant: Illinois State Police, 801 S 7th St - Csb Ste 300 Annex, Springfield, IL 62703, Phone: (217) 524-3542, Email:

  • E Ludeman Development Ctr 114 N Orchard St (Lat: 41.497250 Lon: -87.684778), Call Sign: KUU365,
    Assigned Frequencies: 453.350 MHz, 453.875 MHz, 458.350 MHz, 458.875 MHz, Grant Date: 09/16/2021, Expiration Date: 12/05/2031, Registrant: Illinois State Police, 801 S 7th St - Csb Ste 300 Annex, Springfield, IL 62703, Phone: (217) 524-3542, Email:

  • Gov St Univ Rt 54 & Stuenkel Rd (Lat: 41.448917 Lon: -87.698667), Call Sign: KXH777,
    Assigned Frequencies: 453.600 MHz, 453.650 MHz, Grant Date: 09/16/2021, Expiration Date: 12/05/2031, Registrant: Illinois State Police, 801 S 7th St - Csb Ste 300 Annex, Springfield, IL 62703, Phone: (217) 524-3542, Email:

  • Lakewood & Forest Blvd (Lat: 41.485306 Lon: -87.679500), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 25 m, Call Sign: KSB646,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.190 MHz, 155.370 MHz, Grant Date: 02/21/2023, Expiration Date: 02/19/2033, Registrant: Park Forest Fire Department, 156 Indianwood Blvd, Park Forest, IL 60466, Phone: (708) 481-4549, Email:

  • Lat: 41.493056 Lon: -87.705556, Call Sign: WPTW445,
    Assigned Frequencies: 453.487 MHz, Grant Date: 10/05/2021, Expiration Date: 12/31/2031, Certifier: Bruce M Marcheschi, Registrant: Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad Corporation, 547 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60661, Phone: (312) 322-8267, Fax: (312) 322-6919, Email:

  • L5 MOBILES, Lat: 41.495028 Lon: -87.679444, Call Sign: WQTC251,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.920 MHz, 160.350 MHz, Grant Date: 12/07/2023, Expiration Date: 01/02/2034, Certifier: Theodore K Kalick, Registrant: Cn, 17641 South Ashland Avenue, Homewood, IL 60430, Phone: (708) 332-6750, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

4
  • Rich East H.S., 300 Sauk Trail (Lat: 41.481861 Lon: -87.692194), Type: Building, Structure height: 30.5 m, Overall height: 33.5 m, Call Sign: WQHC913,
    Assigned Frequencies: 22175.0 MHz, 22425.0 MHz, Grant Date: 04/11/2017, Expiration Date: 06/29/2027, Certifier: Elizabeth Creekmore, Registrant: Intelpath, 50 E 26th St., #404, Chicago, IL 60616, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:

  • CH01YC558, 75 Park Street (Lat: 41.494750 Lon: -87.677528), Type: Tower, Structure height: 38.4 m, Call Sign: WQJS376,
    Assigned Frequencies: 23025.0 MHz, 23025.0 MHz, 23025.0 MHz, 23025.0 MHz, 23025.0 MHz, 23025.0 MHz, Grant Date: 12/10/2008, Expiration Date: 12/10/2018, Cancellation Date: 01/04/2010, Certifier: Nadja S Sodos-Wallace, Registrant: Clearwire Corporation, 815 Connecticut Avenue, Nw, Suite 610, Washington, DC 20006, Phone: (202) 330-4011, Fax: (202) 330-4008, Email:

  • IL-CHI5558, 75 Park St (Lat: 41.494750 Lon: -87.677528), Type: Tower, Structure height: 37 m, Overall height: 41.7 m, Call Sign: WQLB959,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11055.0 MHz, Grant Date: 01/14/2020, Expiration Date: 11/30/2029, Cancellation Date: 09/08/2021, Certifier: Nadja S Sodos-Wallace, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4840, Email:

  • PK FOREST, 37 North (Lat: 41.497250 Lon: -87.676417), Overall height: 45.7 m, Call Sign: WHD241,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10815.0 MHz, 10855.0 MHz, Grant Date: 03/13/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Cancellation Date: 04/09/2011, Phone: (202) 789-2182


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

42 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Park Forest)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

5
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-22-150 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 94 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2344P, N2344P, N-2344P, Serial Number: 22-2755, Year manufactured: 1955, Airworthiness Date: 11/22/1967, Certificate Issue Date: 07/13/2012
    Registrant (Individual): James M Vieaux, 340 Oswego St, Park Forest, IL 60466
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 177B (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 30887, N30887, N-30887, Serial Number: 17701525, Year manufactured: 1970, Airworthiness Date: 07/21/1970, Certificate Issue Date: 01/07/2016
    Registrant (Individual): Victor T Jr Needham, 105 Warwick St, Park Forest, IL 60466
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182N (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 119 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9198G, N9198G, N-9198G, Serial Number: 18260738, Year manufactured: 1971, Airworthiness Date: 08/05/1971, Certificate Issue Date: 08/05/2013
    Registrant (Individual): Albert Jr Fenedick, 441 Wildwood Dr, Park Forest, IL 60466
  • Aircraft: ENGINEERING & RESEARCH 415-C (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C75 SERIES (75 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3413H, N3413H, N-3413H, Serial Number: 4038, Year manufactured: 1946
    Registrant (Individual): Robert E Waggaman, 429 Tomahawk St, Park Forest, IL 60466
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 03/13/2020
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 140 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 72574, N72574, N-72574, Serial Number: 9744, Year manufactured: 1946
    Registrant (Individual): Frank Leo Dougher, 131 Nauvoo, Park Forest, IL 60466
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 11/21/2017

Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 3 full and 3 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED56$113,42272$56,518191$122,1498$28,16864$71,633
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED4$92,9204$70,20029$128,3770$02$93,445
APPLICATIONS DENIED26$117,41550$43,426119$120,14736$41,24718$79,517
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN10$103,8970$062$123,4103$64,8234$108,032
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS6$134,0400$032$123,0831$100,0000$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 8294.02 , 8301.00, 8302.02, 8303.00, 8304.00, 8836.03

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 3 full and 3 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
C) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A & B)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED6$70,0072$82,1500$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED4$99,5254$139,9651$102,000
APPLICATIONS DENIED2$74,8251$111,0000$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$03$102,3330$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 8294.02 , 8301.00, 8302.02, 8303.00, 8304.00, 8836.03

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Park Forest, IL
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Park Forest, IL - Value

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 86. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 121 took place in 2017, and the least - 51 in 2013. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Park Forest, IL When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (64.3%), and Outside Fires (19.4%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Park Forest, IL
    • 94364.3%Structure Fires
    • 28519.4%Outside Fires
    • 14610.0%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 926.3%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Park Forest, IL
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Park Forest, IL
  • 94.6%Utility gas
  • 3.6%Electricity
  • 0.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.8%Solar energy
  • 0.2%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Park Forest, IL
  • 81.9%Utility gas
  • 15.2%Electricity
  • 2.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.7%Other fuel


Park Forest compared to Illinois state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.

Park Forest on our top lists:

  • #36 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in schools, hospitals, or wards for the mentally retarded (population 1,000+)"
  • #61 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: management of companies and enterprises (population 5,000+)"
  • #63 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most people taking railroad to work (population 5,000+)"
  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Black Protestant congregations"
  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Catholic congregations"
  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest surface withdrawal of fresh water for public supply"
  • #2 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Black Protestant adherents"
  • #2 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Orthodox congregations (pop. 50,000+)"
There are 8 pilots and 15 other airmen in this city.
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