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Country Club Hills, Illinois

Introduction to Country Club Hills, Illinois

Country Club Hills, Illinois, in Cook county, is 8 miles SE of Orland Park, Illinois and 20 miles S of Chicago, Illinois. The city is included in the Chicago metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 16,169 people lived in Country Club Hills.

Country Club Hills History

This region was originally called Cooper’s Grove and was settled in by German farmers. Its transformation into Country Club Hills was the result of the vision of local developer J. E. Merrion. In 1955, Merrion developed this area with the intention of building affordable and spacious homes with country-like atmosphere for middle income people. Country Club Hills was officially incorporated as a city and had its first election in 1958.

Country Club Hills and nearby Attractions

  • Midwest Carvers Museum
  • Tinley Park Historical Society and Museum
  • Matteson Historical Museum
  • George W Dunne National Golf Course
  • Dynasty Trails Park
  • Ravisloe Country Club

Things To Do In Country Club Hills

Country Club Hills has provisions for a diverse array of recreational activities. Those who love the outdoors would enjoy the parks and country clubs, which have a number of amenities that allow people to participate in a variety of sports, hold get-togethers with friends and family or simply relax. There are several museums in and around the area which offer interesting insights into the local history.

Country Club Hills Transportation

Chicago Midway International Airport is the nearest major airport.

Country Club Hills Higher Education

Prairie State College, South Suburban College and Trinity Christian College are all within 10 miles from Country Club Hills.

High Points

Country Club Hills strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Country Club Hills Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 13%Country Club Hills Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 19%Country Club Hills Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Country Club Hills, IL

Comparing Country Club Hills to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Women89
Racial Diversity79
Well-Paid Single Men67
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Age of the Population33
Male Share of the Population21
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better88
Median Family Income88
People Above Poverty77
College Educated Adults68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home44
Walking and Biking to Work34
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built89
Affordability of Property Taxes33
People Living Alone22
Affordability of Rents11
Seasonal and Vacation Housing13
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

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