Palos Heights, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 11,632 (100% urban, 0% rural).
Population change since 2000: +3.3%
 
Males: 5,715  (49.1%)
Females: 5,917  (50.9%)
Median resident age:

52.3 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 60463.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $103,116 (it was $69,907 in 2000)
Palos Heights:

$103,116
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $53,217 (it was $32,895 in 2000)

Palos Heights city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $343,475 (it was $210,500 in 2000)
Palos Heights:

$343,475
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $424,699; detached houses: $482,625; townhouses or other attached units: $358,636; in 2-unit structures: $957,965; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $249,216; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $266,398

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,688.

March 2022 cost of living index in Palos Heights: 102.3 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 4.9%
(4.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 10.6% for Black residents, 2.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 24.4% for other race residents, 6.6% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Palos Heights, IL (2022)
    • 9,85784.3%White alone
    • 1,0539.0%Hispanic
    • 2992.6%Black alone
    • 2151.8%Two or more races
    • 1131.0%Asian alone
    • 430.4%American Indian alone
    • 30.03%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone

Races in Palos Heights detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Palos Heights, Illinois as of April 25, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Palos Heights is 4,162 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.


Crime rates in Palos Heights by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(8.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(15.9)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(7.9)
0
(0.0)
5
(40.4)
1
(8.6)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
1
(7.9)
3
(24.0)
2
(15.9)
1
(8.0)
2
(15.9)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
3
(24.1)
2
(16.1)
1
(7.9)
3
(24.0)
3
(24.3)
2
(17.2)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
1
(7.9)
0
(0.0)
1
(8.0)
3
(23.9)
4
(31.7)
6
(47.5)
0
(0.0)
2
(15.9)
1
(8.0)
1
(8.1)
3
(23.7)
5
(39.9)
7
(56.6)
5
(43.1)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
9
(71.4)
9
(71.9)
16
(127.5)
9
(71.6)
17
(134.8)
9
(71.2)
4
(31.7)
7
(55.8)
10
(80.5)
11
(88.8)
6
(47.5)
5
(39.9)
7
(56.6)
7
(60.3)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
120
(952.1)
210
(1,678)
191
(1,522)
113
(898.8)
134
(1,063)
131
(1,037)
59
(467.7)
77
(613.6)
107
(861.3)
114
(920.5)
84
(664.6)
87
(694.9)
52
(420.7)
78
(672.3)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
1
(8.0)
3
(23.9)
2
(15.9)
6
(47.6)
6
(47.5)
3
(23.8)
3
(23.9)
4
(32.2)
10
(80.7)
12
(94.9)
0
(0.0)
5
(40.4)
15
(129.3)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
1
(8.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(7.9)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(8.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(8.6)
City-Data.com crime index47.080.078.162.166.859.822.833.567.656.051.045.875.062.1

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 Palos Heights, IL

Crime rate in Palos Heights detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 31 (27 officers - 25 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.18
Illinois average:

2.84
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Ancestries: Irish (18.6%), Polish (14.5%), Dutch (7.6%), German (7.4%), Italian (7.4%), Lithuanian (2.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 07/22/1959

Elevation: 625 feet

Land area: 3.78 square miles.

Population density: 3,077 people per square mile   (average).

Palos Heights, Illinois map

1,052 residents are foreign born (5.1% Europe, 2.2% Asia, 0.9% Latin America).

This city:

9.0%
Illinois:

14.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $7,058 (2.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $7,168 (2.1%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Oak Lawn, IL (4.1 miles , pop. 55,245).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Chicago, IL (13.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Worth, IL (1.3 miles ),
Palos Park, IL (1.4 miles ),
Chicago Ridge, IL (1.7 miles ),
Palos Hills, IL (1.7 miles ),
Crestwood, IL (1.8 miles ),
Alsip, IL (1.8 miles ),
Oak Lawn, IL (2.0 miles ),
Hickory Hills, IL (2.1 miles )

Latitude: 41.67 N, Longitude: 87.80 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +2,834 (+24.2%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 1,159 (22.4%)

Area code commonly used in this area: 708

Distribution of median household income in Palos Heights, IL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Palos Heights, IL in 2022
Palos Heights satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $250,000
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $331,500
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $400,000
  • 2010: 2 buildings, average cost: $407,500
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $600,000
  • 2008: 3 buildings, average cost: $554,300
  • 2007: 9 buildings, average cost: $421,300
  • 2006: 17 buildings, average cost: $308,100
  • 2005: 55 buildings, average cost: $273,500
  • 2004: 108 buildings, average cost: $300,000
  • 2003: 157 buildings, average cost: $107,600
  • 2002: 145 buildings, average cost: $153,300
  • 2001: 137 buildings, average cost: $156,400
  • 2000: 98 buildings, average cost: $198,300
  • 1999: 28 buildings, average cost: $234,100
  • 1998: 12 buildings, average cost: $206,800
  • 1997: 9 buildings, average cost: $225,600
Number of permits per 10,000 Palos Heights, IL residents
Average permit cost in Palos Heights, IL
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.0%
Illinois:

4.2%
Historical population in Palos Heights, IL
Historical housing units in Palos Heights, IL
Most common industries in Palos Heights, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (12.8%)
  • Health care (12.0%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (10.7%)
  • Construction (10.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.6%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (2.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (16.9%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (12.3%)
  • Health care (7.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.9%)
  • Educational services (5.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.0%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (3.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (21.8%)
  • Health care (16.7%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (8.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.9%)
  • Social assistance (3.3%)
  • Construction (3.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.1%)
Most common occupations in Palos Heights, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.8%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.5%)
  • Top executives (3.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (9.8%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (8.3%)
  • Top executives (5.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Carpenters (3.2%)
  • Physicians and surgeons (2.9%)
  • Other health diagnosing and treating practitioners and technical occupations (2.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.4%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.3%)
  • Registered nurses (4.8%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.5%)

Average climate in Palos Heights, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Palos Heights, 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 116. This is significantly worse than average.

City:

116
U.S.:

73
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2023 was 0.339. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 6.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.339
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 14.0. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 3.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

14.0
U.S.:

5.1
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 1.51. This is about average. Closest monitor was 5.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.51
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 31.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 3.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.4
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 29.8. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 3.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

29.8
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 11.3. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 3.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

11.3
U.S.:

8.1
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2009 was 0.0161. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 3.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0161
U.S.:

0.0093

Tornado activity:

Palos Heights-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 56% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/28/1990, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 18.6 miles away from the Palos Heights city 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 1.7 miles away from the city center killed 33 people and injured 500 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Palos Heights-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 45% 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 222.3 miles away from Palos Heights 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 196.8 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 222.3 miles away from Palos Heights 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 58.8 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 254.4 miles away from Palos Heights center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW) earthquake occurred 220.6 miles away from the city 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).
Palos Heights topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Palos Heights:

  • BETHSHAN ASSOCIATION II (12927 SOUTH MONITOR)
  • PALOS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Voluntary non-profit - Private, 12251 SOUTH 80TH AVENUE)
  • AMERICA AT HOME HEALTHCARE AND NURSING SERVICES (11739 SOUTHWEST HIGHWAY)
  • CHOICECARE HOME HEALTH, INC (6400 WEST COLLEGE DRIVE, SUITE 100)
  • HARMONY HOME HEALTH AGENCY, INC (7330 W COLLEGE DRIVE, SUITE 205)
  • MANORCARE OF PALOS HEIGHTS EAST (7850 WEST COLLEGE DRIVE)
  • PARK VILLA NRSG AND REHAB CENTER (12550 SOUTH RIDGELAND AVENUE)
  • PROVIDENCE PALOS HEIGHTS (13259 SOUTH CENTRAL AVENUE)

Heliports located in Palos Heights:

Amtrak stations near Palos Heights:

  • 9 miles: SUMMIT (ARCHER & CENTER AVE.) . Services: public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
  • 10 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.
  • 12 miles: LA GRANGE ROAD (LA GRANGE, 25 W. BURLINGTON AVE.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public payphones, taxi stand, public transit connection.

College/University in Palos Heights:

  • Trinity Christian College (Full-time enrollment: 1,199; Location: 6601 W College Dr; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.trnty.edu; Offers Master's degree)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Palos Heights:

  • Moraine Valley Community College (about 3 miles; Palos Hills, IL; Full-time enrollment: 12,008)
  • Saint Xavier University (about 6 miles; Chicago, IL; FT enrollment: 3,576)
  • City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College (about 8 miles; Chicago, IL; FT enrollment: 7,497)
  • South Suburban College (about 11 miles; South Holland, IL; FT enrollment: 3,972)
  • Chicago State University (about 11 miles; Chicago, IL; FT enrollment: 4,352)
  • Morton College (about 12 miles; Cicero, IL; FT enrollment: 3,236)
  • City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College (about 12 miles; Chicago, IL; FT enrollment: 4,110)

Public high school in Palos Heights:

Private high schools in Palos Heights:

  • SOUTHWEST CHICAGO CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS (Students: 965, Location: 12001 S OAK PARK AVE, Grades: PK-12)
  • ELIM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 277, Location: 13020 S CENTRAL AVE, Grades: PK-12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Palos Heights:

Private elementary/middle schools in Palos Heights:

  • ST ALEXANDER SCHOOL (Students: 310, Location: 7025 W 126TH ST, Grades: PK-8)
  • INCARNATION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 215, Location: 5705 W 127TH ST, Grades: PK-8)
See full list of schools located in Palos Heights

Library in Palos Heights:

  • PALOS HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $1,892,336; Location: 12501 SOUTH 71ST AVENUE; 83,422 books; 4,408 audio materials; 4,668 video materials; 11 local licensed databases; 19 state licensed databases; 3 other licensed databases; 225 print serial subscriptions; 4 electronic serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Palos Heights: Westgate Country Club (A), Oak Hill Golf Club (B), Mount Saint Joseph Home (C), West Residence Hall (D), Vander Velde Hall (E), Tibstra Residence Hall (F), South Residence Hall (G), Mitchell Memorial Gymnasium (H), Jennie Huizenga Memorial Library (I), Heritage Science Center (J), Groot Hall (K), Palos Heights Fire Protection District Station 2 (L), Palos Heights Fire Protection District Station 1 (M), Palos Heights Public Library (N). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Palos Heights include: Martin and Janet Ozinga Chapel (A), Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd (B), Palos Evangelical Lutheran Church (C), Palos Heights Christian Reformed Church (D), Palos United Methodist Church (E), Reformed Church of Palos Heights (F), Moraine Valley Baptist Church (G), Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church (H), Stone Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Palos Heights include: Westgate Park (1), Palmer Park (2), Navajo Park (3), Memorial Park (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Jennifer Lien - Actress, Tony Pashos - 2005 NFL player (Baltimore Ravens, born: Aug 3, 1980), Brian Bogusevic - Baseball player.

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

Drinking water stations with addresses in Palos Heights and their reported violations in the past:

BREMERTON MOBILE HOME PARK (Serves IN, Population served: 48, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - In NOV-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-06-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-06-2009), St Compliance achieved (OCT-21-2010)
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - In SEP-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-14-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-14-2009), St Boil Water Order (SEP-14-2009), St Compliance achieved (OCT-21-2010)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Lead Consumer Notice - In JAN-01-2013, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-12-2013), St Intentional no-action (JAN-08-2014)
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
  • One minor monitoring violation
  • One regular monitoring violation
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

70.1%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

2.5%
Whole state:

6.3%


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

People in group quarters in Palos Heights in 2010:

  • 492 people in college/university student housing
  • 371 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 6 people in group homes intended for adults
  • 3 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers

People in group quarters in Palos Heights in 2000:

  • 399 people in nursing homes
  • 374 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
  • 12 people in other group homes

Banks with most branches in Palos Heights (2011 data):

  • JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association: Palos Heights Dominicks Branch at 6401 West 127th Street, branch established on 1997/11/18; Ridgeland & 12th Banking Center at 12657 South Ridgeland Avenue, branch established on 2009/12/09. 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: Westgate Facility Branch at 13419 S. Ridgeland Ave., branch established on 2003/01/20; Palos Bank And Trust Company Bank Br at 12600 South Harlem Avenue, branch established on 1956/06/01. 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.
  • TCF National Bank: Palos Heights Jewel Branch #2332 at 7127 West 127th Street, branch established on 2001/05/03; Palos Heights Branch #2111 at 6410 West 127th Street, branch established on 1907/01/01. Info updated 2009/11/23: Bank assets: $19,007.0 mil, Deposits: $12,377.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 441 total offices, Holding Company: Tcf Financial Corporation
  • United Trust Bank: at 12330 South Harlem Avenue, branch established on 2000/11/24. Info updated 2011/07/21: Bank assets: $44.1 mil, Deposits: $39.7 mil, local headquarters, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1 total offices
  • Bank of America, National Association: South Harlem Avenue Branch at 12145 South Harlem Avenue, branch established on 1889/01/01. Info updated 2009/11/18: Bank assets: $1,451,969.3 mil, Deposits: $1,077,176.8 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, positive income, 5782 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of America Corporation
  • BMO Harris Bank National Association: Palos Heights South Harlem Avenue Br at 12534 South Harlem Avenue, branch established on 2004/10/12. Info updated 2011/07/14: Bank assets: $97,264.0 mil, Deposits: $75,624.6 mil, headquarters in Chicago, IL, positive income, 717 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of Montreal
  • Citizens Financial Bank: Palos Heights Branch at 7101 West 127th Street, branch established on 1911/01/01. Info updated 2011/07/21: Bank assets: $1,149.8 mil, Deposits: $986.7 mil, headquarters in Munster, IN, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 22 total offices
  • Firstmerit Bank, National Association: Palos Heights Branch at 6521 West 127th Street, branch established on 2002/11/12. Info updated 2010/05/17: Bank assets: $14,420.6 mil, Deposits: $11,497.6 mil, headquarters in Akron, OH, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 213 total offices, Holding Company: Firstmerit Corporation
  • Archer Bank: Palos Heights Branch at 12701 South Harlem Avenue, branch established on 2004/05/15. Info updated 2010/04/21: Bank assets: $577.8 mil, Deposits: $525.4 mil, headquarters in Chicago, IL, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 20 total offices, Holding Company: Metropolitan Bank Group, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Palos Heights:

Marital status in Palos Heights, IL
  • Never married: 26.8%
  • Now married: 56.3%
  • Separated: 0.2%
  • Widowed: 8.1%
  • Divorced: 8.6%

For population 25 years and over in Palos Heights:

  • High school or higher: 97.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 45.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 18.7%
  • Unemployed: 2.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.3
Illinois average:

12.5

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

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Neighborhoods in Palos Heights:

(Palos Heights, Illinois Neighborhood Map)

Religion statistics for Palos Heights, 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.
Illinois:

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

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.
State:

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

1.53 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

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

6.67 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.4%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Cook County:

23.5%
Illinois:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

16.3%
State:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

58.2%
Illinois:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

57.0%
Illinois:

47.2%

Average BMI:
Palos Heights:

27.9
Illinois:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

18.0%
Illinois:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Palos Heights:

8.6%
Illinois:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Palos Heights:

7.1
Illinois:

6.8

Overweight people:
Palos Heights:

35.3%
Illinois:

33.4%

General health condition:
Palos Heights:

62.3%
Illinois:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Palos Heights:

78.0%
Illinois:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Palos Heights, 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 26$252,626$116,5972$2,000
Local Libraries 12$55,553$55,55314$16,970
Parks and Recreation 10$50,051$60,06159$34,693
Water Supply 6$65,978$131,9560$0
Other and Unallocable 5$32,480$77,9526$9,850
Streets and Highways 5$37,412$89,7890$0
Financial Administration 4$24,050$72,1502$2,175
Sewerage 3$23,559$94,2360$0
Police - Other 3$14,852$59,4089$11,465
Other Government Administration 3$23,342$93,36815$7,320
Totals for Government 77$579,903$90,374107$84,473

Palos Heights government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Construction - General - Other: $28,000 ($2.41)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $7,026,000 ($604.02)
    Water Utilities: $6,746,000 ($579.95)
    Central Staff Services: $1,861,000 ($159.99)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,837,000 ($157.93)
    Regular Highways: $1,655,000 ($142.28)
    Libraries: $1,363,000 ($117.18)
    General - Other: $649,000 ($55.79)
    Parking Facilities: $11,000 ($0.95)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $1,379,000 ($118.55)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - General - Other: $3,044,000 ($261.69)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $835,000 ($71.78)
    Parks and Recreation: $604,000 ($51.93)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $6,771,000 ($582.10)

Palos Heights government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $841,000 ($72.30)
    Parking Facilities: $12,000 ($1.03)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Public Welfare: $541,000 ($46.51)
    General Local Government Support: $301,000 ($25.88)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $977,000 ($83.99)
    Interest Earnings: $195,000 ($16.76)
    Fines and Forfeits: $77,000 ($6.62)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $2,680,000 ($230.40)
    Other: $900,000 ($77.37)
    Highways: $896,000 ($77.03)
  • Tax - Property: $8,828,000 ($758.94)
    Public Utilities Sales: $8,370,000 ($719.57)
    Other License: $485,000 ($41.70)
    Other Selective Sales: $116,000 ($9.97)

Palos Heights government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $34,485,000 ($2964.67)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $31,506,000 ($2708.56)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $6,659,000 ($572.47)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,680,000 ($316.37)

Palos Heights government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $19,319,000 ($1660.85)

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 Palos Heights, IL
NameCountNameCount
7-Eleven1Nike7
Ace Hardware1RadioShack1
Baskin-Robbins1SAS Shoes1
CVS1Safeway1
Dunkin Donuts1Starbucks2
FedEx6Subway1
Jewel-Osco1UPS7
McDonald's1Vons1
New Balance2Walgreens1

Strongest AM radio stations in Palos Heights:

  • WRDZ (1300 AM; 4 kW; LA GRANGE, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WVIV (1200 AM; 20 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLXX-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • 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.)
  • WGCI (1390 AM; 5 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WNWI (1080 AM; 3 kW; OAK LAWN, IL; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WNTD (950 AM; 5 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: RADIO UNICA OF CHICAGO LICENSE CORP.)
  • WIND (560 AM; 5 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION ("TLC"))
  • WCSN (820 AM; 5 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WYPA, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Palos Heights:

  • 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.)
  • 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.)
  • WDRV (97.1 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • 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)
  • WVAZ (102.7 FM; OAK PARK, IL; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WXRT-FM (93.1 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WLEY-FM (107.9 FM; AURORA, IL; Owner: WLEY LICENSING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Palos Heights:

  • 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.)
  • 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.)
  • W54AP (Channel 54; BLUE ISLAND, IL; Owner: CATHOLIC VIEWS BROADCASTS, INC.)
  • WYIN (Channel 56; GARY, IN; Owner: NORTHWEST INDIANA PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • W34CK (Channel 34; ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL; Owner: FIRST UNITED, INC.)
  • W64CQ (Channel 64; ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W24AJ (Channel 24; AURORA, IL; Owner: NELSON TV, INC.)
Fatal accident count
See more detailed statistics of Palos Heights fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 6Number of bridges
  • 49ft / 15.1mTotal length
  • $1,835,000Total costs
  • 94,800Total average daily traffic
  • 4,230Total average daily truck traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

3
  • Joann Wendels, Palos Heights, Illinois (Lat: 41.674444 Lon: -87.808889), Type: 60.0, Structure height: 17031 m, Overall height: 57.9 m, Registrant: Ramaker & Associates, Jwendels@ramaker.Com, Suite 102, Trave-rse City, Phone: (231) 933-6167

  • Stormy Seibt, Palos Heights, Illinois (Lat: 41.674444 Lon: -87.808889), Type: 60.0, Structure height: 17031 m, Overall height: 57.9 m, Registrant: Ramaker & Associates, Jwendels@ramaker.Com, Suite 102, Trave-rse City, Phone: (231) 933-6167

  • Golfview Lane & Highland Drive (Lat: 41.657500 Lon: -87.782500), Type: 35.6, Overall height: 35.6 m, Registrant: At&t Wireless Services, Inc., Esther.Hilliard@attws.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 223-9222


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Palos Heights, IL)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

7
  • W COLLEGE DR, 7607 W College Dr (Lat: 41.674472 Lon: -87.808667), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Call Sign: WNEK642,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10875.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10795.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 17865.0 MHz, 18065.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 17865.0 MHz, 18065.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz... (+32 more), Grant Date: 08/10/2022, Expiration Date: 11/05/2032, Registrant: Southwest Central Dispatch, 8911 W 95th St, Palos Hills, IL 60463-2071, Phone: (708) 448-6180, Fax: (708) 448-9823, Email:

  • CH01YC528, 7607 W College Drive (Lat: 41.673556 Lon: -87.808722), Type: Tower, Structure height: 39.9 m, Call Sign: WQJR324,
    Assigned Frequencies: 17765.0 MHz, 17765.0 MHz, 17765.0 MHz, 17765.0 MHz, 17765.0 MHz, 17765.0 MHz, Grant Date: 12/02/2008, Expiration Date: 12/02/2018, 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-CHI5528, 7607 W College Drive (Lat: 41.673556 Lon: -87.808722), Type: Pole, Structure height: 38.1 m, Overall height: 40.2 m, Call Sign: WQKQ570, Licensee ID: L01744207,
    Assigned Frequencies: 21925.0 MHz, 22075.0 MHz, 21825.0 MHz, 21925.0 MHz, Grant Date: 08/27/2019, Expiration Date: 08/12/2029, Cancellation Date: 09/08/2021, Certifier: Nadja S Sodos-Wallace, Registrant: Clearwire Spectrum Holdings Iii LLC

  • IL-CHI5759, 12841 Golfview Lane (Lat: 41.657444 Lon: -87.782333), Type: Tank, Structure height: 33.5 m, Overall height: 34 m, Call Sign: WQLK439, Licensee ID: L01744207,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11545.0 MHz, 23075.0 MHz, 11665.0 MHz, 23125.0 MHz, 23275.0 MHz, Grant Date: 04/14/2020, Expiration Date: 02/22/2030, Cancellation Date: 09/10/2021, Certifier: Nadja S Sodos-Wallace, Registrant: Clearwire Spectrum Holdings Iii LLC

  • IL-CHI6529, 6324 W 87th St (Lat: 41.673556 Lon: -87.778389), Type: Pole, Structure height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: WQLK445,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11225.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11385.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, Grant Date: 04/14/2020, Expiration Date: 02/22/2030, Cancellation Date: 09/10/2021, Certifier: Nadja S Sodos-Wallace, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8402, Fax: (425) 383-4840, Email:

  • TDC440CPE, Lat: 41.657611 Lon: -87.810389, Type: Mtower, Structure height: 27 m, Call Sign: WQMQ231,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 10/20/2010, Expiration Date: 02/14/2021, Cancellation Date: 03/09/2021, Certifier: Michael Pezzano, Registrant: Exelon Energy, 2900 Lord Baltimore Dr, Baltimore, MD 21244, Phone: (410) 470-8561, Fax: (410) 470-8599, Email:

  • SHEPARD HS, 13049 South Ridgeland Ave (Lat: 41.655028 Lon: -87.776639), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 27.4 m, Call Sign: WRDQ389, Licensee ID: L00117490,
    Assigned Frequencies: 17965.0 MHz, Grant Date: 06/25/2019, Expiration Date: 06/25/2029, Certifier: William Shanley, Registrant: Southwest Central Dispatch, 7611 West College Drive, Palos Heights, IL 60463-1008, Phone: (708) 448-6180, Fax: (708) 448-9823, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

37 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Palos Heights)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

13 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Palos Heights)
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 4 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED15$249,69149$215,573307$225,33115$91,2251$243,6903$186,233
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$01$195,97022$285,0912$15,7400$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED4$226,20010$195,94976$252,7284$118,4220$03$142,117
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN2$230,1656$181,40536$248,4713$112,0270$02$135,365
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS2$277,8650$024$287,4241$312,6000$00$0

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 8236.04 , 8236.05, 8239.03, 8239.04

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 4 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED10$234,3612$324,500
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED2$356,1852$332,490
APPLICATIONS DENIED4$214,3253$343,693
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN1$267,7602$337,135
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$01$290,850

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 8236.04 , 8236.05, 8239.03, 8239.04

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Palos Heights, IL
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Palos Heights, IL - Value

2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 43. The highest number of reported fires - 81 took place in 2012, and the least - 0 in 2004. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Palos Heights, IL When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (62.6%), and Outside Fires (19.2%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Palos Heights, IL
    • 43462.6%Structure Fires
    • 13319.2%Outside Fires
    • 7310.5%Other
    • 537.6%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Palos Heights, IL
Most common first names in Palos Heights, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John16675.5 years
Mary12981.2 years
William10872.9 years
Robert9870.7 years
Helen8482.2 years
James8373.3 years
Joseph8177.1 years
Edward8177.0 years
Marie6782.1 years
George6174.9 years
Most common last names in Palos Heights, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith2882.0 years
Johnson2477.9 years
Anderson1981.9 years
Miller1478.8 years
Murphy1270.5 years
Brown1176.8 years
Griffin1075.8 years
Carlson1078.4 years
Nelson1077.2 years
Burke981.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Palos Heights, IL
  • 94.2%Utility gas
  • 5.3%Electricity
  • 0.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Palos Heights, IL
  • 66.7%Utility gas
  • 33.3%Electricity


Palos Heights compared to Illinois state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.

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  • #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+)"
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