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Chatham, IL

Chatham is a village in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States. It is located 2.8 miles (4.5 km) south of Springfield and has a retail trade area that extends into four other municipalities, including Springfield. The village lies along the original alignment of historic U.S. Route 66 (Illinois Route 4). Chatham is part of the Springfield, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Chatham is located at 39°40′22″N 89°41′54″W (39.672899, -89.698385). According to the 2010 census, Chatham has a total area of 5.722 square miles (14.82 km²), of which 5.72 square miles (14.81 km²) (or 99.97%) is land and 0.002 square miles (0.01 km²) (or 0.03%) is water.

Chatham is part of the Ball-Chatham School District, which includes Glenwood High School, three elementary schools, an Intermediate School, and a middle school. Chatham was one of five area schools awarded the Bright Star Award for educational excellence at the elementary and high school levels. The website for these schools can be found at Chatham Schools Website.

Every June the Chatham American Legion Homecoming Festival takes place in the Chatham town square. Each year in July, Chatham is host to the Chatham Sweet Corn Festival and Illinois Championship Cow Chip Throw sponsored by the Chatham Jaycees. Each year in September Chatham Jaycees host the Octoberfest in the Chatham town square.

Health and wellness are integral aspects of life in Chatham. With St. John's Hospital nearby in Springfield, residents have access to comprehensive healthcare services. FitClub South is a local gym providing group fitness classes, personal training, and wellness programs. Programs like SilverSneakers offer fitness and wellness activities tailored for older adults. Studios such as Bloom Yoga Studio offer yoga classes for all levels, focusing on flexibility and stress relief. Memorial Care in Chatham offers comprehensive healthcare services, including primary care, specialty care, and wellness programs, ensuring that residents have access to quality medical support close to home. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Chatham, such as the Interurban Trail and Arches Rail Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Chatham, IL are Lincoln Home National Historic Site, Knight’s Action Park, and Chatham Community Park Sports Complex.

Population: 14,377 (2020). ZIP Code: 62629. Area codes: 217. Elevation: 599 ft (183 m). Area: 7.37 sq mi (19.08 km²).

FAQs

Is Chatham, IL a good place to live?

Chatham is a suburb of Springfield with a population of 14,437. Chatham is in Sangamon County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Chatham offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Chatham and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Chatham are highly rated.

Is Chatham, IL an expensive place to live?

Chatham is not considered an affordable place to live. The cost of living in Chatham is 70% higher than the national average and 49% higher than the state average. Chatham real estate is very expensive. Home prices are 230% higher in Chatham than the national average and 172% higher than the state average.

What is the crime rate in Chatham, IL?

Chatham has an overall crime rate of 8 per 1,000 residents, making the crime rate here near the average for all cities and towns of all sizes in America. According to our analysis of FBI crime data, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in Chatham is 1 in 127. Chatham's crime rate is lower than approximately 41% of Illinois communities.

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Wikipedia

Village of Chatham

St. John's Hospital

FitClub South

SilverSneakers

Bloom Yoga Studio

Memorial Care in Chatham

Interurban Trail 

Arches Rail Trail

Lincoln Home National Historic Site

Knight’s Action Park

Chatham Community Park Sports Complex

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Harrington Movers

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