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Chicago Ridge, IL

Chicago Ridge is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States.

Chicago Ridge is located at 41°42′9″N 87°46′43″W (41.702482, -87.778690). According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Chicago Ridge has a total area of 2.27 square miles (5.88 km²), all land.

Located in Cook County, the village is 18 miles (29 km) southwest of the Loop. Chicago Ridge's irregular shape is bounded by Oak Lawn on the north and east, Bridgeview and Palos Hills on the west, and Worth on the south.

Chicago Ridge takes its name from ridges left behind when trainloads of dirt were brought out by the Wabash Railroad during construction of the Columbian Exposition of 1893.

The path of Stony Creek arcs through the village. It is not only an old creek but also the remnants of a feeder canal for the Illinois & Michigan Canal that reached from the Little Calumet River westward through the Saganash-kee Slough. Although the work on the feeder canal brought some settlers in the 1840s, German and Dutch farmers arrived after the 1850s.

Health and wellness are essential components of Chicago Ridge's community. The city is served by several healthcare facilities, including the Advocate Christ Medical Center, a prominent medical institution that offers comprehensive medical services to residents. The Chicago Ridge Park District organizes various fitness programs and events, fostering a healthy community spirit. Southwest Ice Arena provides ice skating lessons, hockey leagues, and public skating sessions. Oak Lawn Park District offers a variety of health and wellness programs, including fitness classes and wellness workshops. Programs like Senior Services of Will County offer fitness and wellness activities tailored for older adults. Studios such as Inner Balance offer yoga classes for all levels to improve flexibility and reduce stress.

Top sites in Chicago Ridge, IL are Lake Katherine Nature Center , Children's Museum in Oak Lawn, Navy Pier.

Population: 14,129 (2025). ZIP code: 60414. Area codes: 708. Elevation: 614 ft (187 m). Area: 2.27 sq mi (5.87 km²).

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What are the demographics of Chicago Ridge, IL?

In 2022, Chicago Ridge, IL had a population of 14.3k people with a median age of 35.3 and a median household income of $65,168. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Chicago Ridge, IL declined from 14,413 to 14,284, a −0.895% decrease and its median household income grew from $56,494 to $65,168, a 15.4% increase. The 5 largest ethnic groups in Chicago Ridge, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (59.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (9.57%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.86%), Two+ (Hispanic) (7.19%), and White (Hispanic) (6.56%).

What is the crime rate in Chicago Ridge, IL?

The crime rate in Chicago Ridge is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 23 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Chicago Ridge is 1 in 43. Based on FBI crime data, Chicago Ridge is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Illinois, Chicago Ridge has a crime rate that is higher than 91% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

What is the history of Chicago Ridge, IL?

Chicago Ridge grew from 176 in 1920 to 888 in 1950. With the great demand for housing and the expansion of road networks to include expressways, Chicago Ridge was poised for growth. Along with a strong new industrial and commercial base, the population increased dramatically, to 5,748 in 1960 and 14,127 in 2000.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Chicago Ridge

Advocate Christ Medical Center

Chicago Ridge Park District

Southwest Ice Arena

Oak Lawn Park District

Senior Services of Will County

Inner Balance

Lake Katherine Nature Center 

Children's Museum in Oak Lawn

Navy Pier

Data USA

Neighborhoodscout

Chicago History Encyclopedia

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