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Calumet City, IL

Calumet City is a city in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 36,033 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Chicago metropolitan area.

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Calumet City has a total area of 7.32 square miles (18.96 km²), of which 7.20 square miles (18.65 km²) (or 98.31%) is land and 0.12 square miles (0.31 km²) (or 1.69%) is water.    

In addition to being bordered to the east by Hammond, it is also bordered by Burnham and Chicago to the north, Lansing to the south, and South Holland and Dolton to the west.

Calumet City (commonly referred to locally as "Cal City") was founded in 1893 when the villages of Schrumville and Sobieski Park merged under the name of West Hammond since it lies on the west side of the Illinois-Indiana line from Hammond, Indiana.

In 1916, when alcohol was prohibited in Indiana, West Hammond became a preferred location for drinkers coming from northwest Indiana. Bootleggers including Al Capone built on this basis once the Prohibition era arrived, and West Hammond gained the nickname of "Sin City".

West Hammond became known for illegal alcohol consumption, gambling, and prostitution. In 1923, residents wishing to rid the city of its reputation voted to change the name from West Hammond to Calumet City.

Frank LaPorte is believed to have been the member of the Chicago Outfit who was most responsible for developing and maintaining the "Sin Strip" area of Calumet City. Police avoided Sin Strip and risked violence if they tried to make an arrest.

Health and wellness are integral components of life in Calumet City. The city hosts several healthcare facilities, with Advocate South Suburban Hospital standing out for providing comprehensive medical services to residents. LA Fitness is a well-known chain of fitness centers with multiple locations across Illinois. Facilities typically include a wide variety of cardio and strength training equipment, group fitness classes, personal training services, and amenities such as swimming pools, basketball courts, and saunas. Fitness Formula Clubs (FFC) offers multiple locations in Chicago, each providing a range of fitness services including group classes, personal training, and specialized fitness programs. Lifetime Fitness centers are known for their large, resort-style facilities that include extensive gym equipment, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, and a variety of fitness classes. Chicago Athletic Clubs (CAC) offer several locations throughout the city, each providing a unique blend of modern fitness equipment, group exercise classes, personal training, and wellness programs.

Top Sites in Calumet City, IL: Calumet Memorial Park District, Sand Ridge Nature Center, Calumet City Historical Society.

Population: 36,033 (2020). ZIP Code: 60409. Area code: 708. Elevation: 620 ft (189 m). Area: 7.32 sq mi (18.96 km²).

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Is Calumet City, IL a nice place to live?

Living in Calumet City offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Calumet City, there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Calumet City and residents tend to be liberal.

Is Calumet City, IL part of Chicago?

Calumet City, city, Cook County, northeastern Illinois, U.S. A southern suburb of Chicago, Calumet City lies on the Illinois-Indiana state border and along the Little Calumet River, southeast of Lake Calumet. The area was first settled in the 1860s by Hans Johann Schrum, a German immigrant who produced maple syrup and potatoes on his lands and owned a pickle works.

What is the race population in Calumet City, IL?

Calumet City has a 2024 population of 33,504. Calumet City is currently declining at a rate of -1.77% annually and its population has decreased by -6.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 35,914 in 2020. Black or African American: 71.46% White: 16.57% Other race: 8.45%.

Sources

City of Calumet City

Wikipedia

World Population Review

Britannica

Niche

Advocate South Suburban Hospital

LA Fitness

Fitness Formula Clubs (FFC)

Lifetime Fitness

Chicago Athletic Clubs (CAC)

Calumet Memorial Park District

Sand Ridge Nature Center

Calumet City Historical Society

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