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Country Club Hills.
About
Life in Country Club Hills
This south Chicago suburb of about 16,400 people offers genuine affordability for the metro area, with median home values around $192,000 and median household income hovering near $75,197—making it accessible for families and professionals who want to own rather than rent indefinitely. The job market here isn't built on one industry; instead, residents tend to commute to broader Chicago employment centers (averaging about 33 minutes), and the city itself anchors some commercial activity around its massive Walmart Supercenter and surrounding retail. What actually keeps people here is the stable, established community feel—nearly 36% of households have kids under 18, the median age is 39, and there's a genuine sense of neighborhood continuity rather than transience.
Country Club Hills at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.1%
Foreign-Born
4.0%
Broadband Internet
95.4%
of households
Population Growth
-3.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.0% foreign-born, most often from Nigeria
Who lives in Country Club Hills: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Country Club Hills, the largest foreign-born group is from Nigeria (31.1%), and 3.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.8%
of residents
65 and Older
15.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.5%
of households
Married Couples
30.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.85
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 34% above IL average
Rent, home values, and income in Country Club Hills
In Country Club Hills, rent runs 34% above the IL average, and home values are 27% below the IL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
41.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,168
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
74.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1976
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $215,707 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for IL
Unemployment in Country Club Hills and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Cook County, which includes Country Club Hills, is close to the IL average.
Unemployment rate
Country Club Hills: Cook County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Cook County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Country Club Hills is less than 1% of Cook County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Country Club Hills Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area
Commute31 min avg
How Country Club Hills residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Country Club Hills, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 48% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 15 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Medium hub9.4M passengers boarded in 2025
- 30 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 15% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Country Club Hills runs 15% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
279.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,947.6
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Country Club Hills Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 55 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
100.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Cook County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Cook County, which includes Country Club Hills, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 55 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 55 | Flood | $494.9M |
| 2024 | 57 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2023 | 40 | Thunderstorm Wind | $550.0M |
| 2022 | 51 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.1M |
| 2021 | 47 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 38 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 36 | Flood | $20,000 |
| 2018 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | $300,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Cook County, county-wide
Country Club Hills is less than 1% of Cook County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality53 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Cook County, which includes Country Club Hills, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
53
Good Days
149
per year
Moderate Days
191
per year
Unhealthy Days
5
per year
Cook County, county-wide
Country Club Hills is less than 1% of Cook County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate82°F summers, 18°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Country Club Hills has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and very cold winters (avg low 18°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/39°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
34°/18°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
41.5"
Annual Snowfall
28.2"
Hot Days/Year
16
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
125
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
124
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 15°F | 2.49" |
| Feb | 35°F | 18°F | 2.15" |
| Mar | 46°F | 28°F | 2.65" |
| Apr | 59°F | 38°F | 4.02" |
| May | 71°F | 49°F | 4.57" |
| Jun | 80°F | 59°F | 4.91" |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 4.73" |
| Aug | 82°F | 62°F | 4.02" |
| Sep | 76°F | 55°F | 3.44" |
| Oct | 63°F | 42°F | 3.65" |
| Nov | 48°F | 31°F | 3.00" |
| Dec | 36°F | 22°F | 2.47" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Country Club Hills
Uninsured
7.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Country Club Hills's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Franciscan Health Olympia & Chicago Heights
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.8 mi away · Olympia Fields
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.5 mi away · Harvey
Palos Community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.6 mi away · Palos Heights
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Country Club Hills
Country Club Hills's student/teacher ratio is 15.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 29.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
29.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Country Club Hills (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 5,671 students · in-state tuition $8,675 · 51% graduate · median earnings $58,620 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,096 students · in-state tuition $39,080 · 62% graduate · median earnings $64,661 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 1,384 students · in-state tuition $13,358 · 38% graduate · median earnings $48,395 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 820 students · in-state tuition $21,205 · 65% graduate · median earnings $60,507 (10 yrs after entry)
Calumet College of Saint Joseph
14 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 529 students · in-state tuition $24,820 · 47% graduate · median earnings $50,059 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 200 students · in-state tuition $17,900 · 73% graduate · median earnings $46,609 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Pullman National Historical Park, 11 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Country Club Hills
Country Club Hills has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Pullman National Historical Park (11 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
11 mi awayIndiana Dunes National Park
National Park
33 mi awayCities Near Country Club Hills
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Country Club Hills FAQ
Is Country Club Hills, Illinois affordable?⌄
Country Club Hills's median rent is $1,709/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $75,197/year. Median home value is $192,000.
Is Country Club Hills, Illinois safe?⌄
Country Club Hills's violent crime rate was 279 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1948 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Country Club Hills, Illinois?⌄
Cook County, which includes Country Club Hills, has an unemployment rate of 4.8%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Country Club Hills, Illinois?⌄
The cost of living in Country Club Hills is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,709/month and median household income is $75,197/year. The median home value is $192,000. About 50% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Country Club Hills, Illinois?⌄
The average commute in Country Club Hills is 31 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from