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Hickory Hills, IL

Hickory Hills is a city in Cook County, Illinois. Located principally in Palos Township, it is a suburb of Chicago. The population in 2020 was 14,505.

Hickory Hills lies on the relatively hilly Tinley Moraine, a belt of ridges laid down about 14,000 years ago during the Wisconsin glaciation.

Most of present-day Hickory Hills lies in the northern part of Palos Township, except those parts north of 87th Street which lie in Lyons Township. The city's main east-west thoroughfares are 87th Street and 95th Street, the latter carrying U.S. Route 12 and Route 20 across the South Chicago suburbs. The city is bounded on the west by the Palos Forest Preserves, a nature reserve, and on the east by the Tri-State Tollway (Interstate 294). Neighboring communities are Palos Hills, Bridgeview, Justice, and Willow Springs.

The Hickory Hills Country Club was founded in 1917 in the area of the present-day city, with an 18-hole golf course designed by Scottish-American golfer James Foulis. The club exists to the present day.

The village of Hickory Hills was incorporated in September 1951 from the territory between 91st to 95th streets, and between 80th to 88th avenue. The village at the time of incorporation had around 450 residents. Voters approved a change from village to city form of government in October 1966.

In 1961, the Poor Clares nuns, a branch of the Franciscan order, acquired 20 acres of land at 89th Street and Keane Avenue with which to establish a new monastery. However, the monastery closed in 1992 due to dwindling numbers. The order returned to Chicago in 1999, moving to a new monastery in nearby Palos Park in 2003.

As of the 2020 census, there were 14,505 people, 4,929 households, and 3,517 families residing in the city. The population density was 5,100.21 inhabitants per square mile (1,969.20/km²). There were 5,543 housing units at an average density of 1,949.02 per square mile (752.52/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 78.16% White, 3.26% African American, 0.44% Native American, 2.75% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 5.24% from other races, and 10.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 16.06% of the population.

Health and wellness are integral to the lifestyle in Hickory Hills. The city boasts several healthcare facilities, including the Loyola Medicine Hickory Hills, providing comprehensive medical services to residents. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Hickory Hills Park District offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Planet Fitness and Meda-Fit. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Hickory Hills, such as the Prairie View Park Loop and Kasey Meadow Park Walk. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Hickory Hills, IL are Oak Lawn Park District, The Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, and Chicago Ridge Park District.

Population: 14,505 (2020). ZIP Code: 60457. Area code: 708. Elevation: 680 ft (210 m). Area: 2.84 sq mi (7.37 km²).

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What is the ethnicity of Hickory Hills, IL?

Hickory Hills, IL is home to a population of 14.9k people, of which 90.1% are citizens. As of 2022, 30.6% of Hickory Hills, IL residents were born outside of the country (4.56k people). In 2022, there were 9.16 times more White (non-Hispanic) residents (11k people) in Hickory Hills, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.2k White (Hispanic) and 629 Asian (non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Is Hickory Hills, IL a good place to live?

Hickory Hills is in Cook County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Hickory Hills offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Hickory Hills, there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Hickory Hills and residents tend to have moderate political views. 

What is the crime rate in Hickory Hills, IL?

With a crime rate for both violent and property crime combined of 4 per 1,000 residents, the crime rate in Hickory Hills is one of the lower rates in America among communities of all sizes (lower than 78% of America's communities). One's chance of becoming a victim of crime in Hickory Hills is one in 230. Compared to communities within Illinois, Hickory Hills‘s crime rate is lower than nearly 65% of the state's cities and towns.

Sources

Wikipedia 

City of Hickory Hills

Loyola Medicine Hickory Hills

Hickory Hills Park District

Planet Fitness 

Meda-Fit

Prairie View Park Loop 

Kasey Meadow Park Walk

Oak Lawn Park District

The Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal

Chicago Ridge Park District

DataUSA

Niche

Neighborhoodscout

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