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Lockport, IL

Lockport is a city in Will County, Illinois, United States, located 30 miles southwest of Chicago. The city was incorporated in 1853. It is situated along the Illinois and Michigan (I&M) Canal, and was the headquarters of the canal when the canal was operating. A section of the canal runs through Lockport, including the remains of the canal's Lock No. 1 from which the town received its name. The canal right-of-way is now the Illinois and Michigan National Heritage Corridor.

Lockport is located on the east bank of the Des Plaines River just north of Joliet. The village of Lemont is about two miles to the north along the river.

Although the population was 15,191 at the 2000 census (and then estimated it would be 22,161 in 2005), a special census of 2003 counted 25,191 people, 13,599 households, and 12,137 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,144.3 inhabitants per square mile (827.9/km²). There were 5,835 housing units at an average density of 823.7 per square mile (318.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.82% White, 1.11% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.75% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.94% from other races, and 1.15% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 4.34% of the population.

If you're looking to enhance your health and wellness in Lockport, IL, there are plenty of excellent activities and resources available. For comprehensive therapy services, the Lotus Healing and Wellness Center offers individual psychotherapy, anxiety therapy, and trauma therapy to help you navigate life's challenges and support your journey toward healing and wellness. Phoenix Rising Transformational Wellness offers holistic physical therapy, including Reiki and sound healing. Their approach focuses on easing pain and improving function, either in the office or at home. For accessible healthcare services, Duly Health and Care in Lockport provides a variety of medical services with a commitment to patient care and wellness. Maintain Wellness and Aesthetics in nearby Plainfield is also an excellent option for wellness and aesthetic treatments, including Botox and weight management. For mental health and counseling services, The Practice Counseling & Wellness offers specialized therapy for trauma, anxiety, and depression, providing a safe and supportive environment for healing. Better Wellness Counseling focuses on trauma recovery and mental health support for individuals dealing with past traumas and emotional struggles. With these diverse options, you can find the right activities and services to support your health and wellness goals in Lockport, IL.

Top sites in Lockport, IL are Illinois and Michigan Canal Museum, Gaylord Building Historic Site, and Illinois State Museum-Lockport Gallery.

Population: 26,915 (2024). ZIP code: 60441. Area codes: 815, 779. Elevation: 696 ft (212 m). Area: 11.59 sq mi (30.01 km²).

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Is Lockport, IL a good place to live?

Lockport is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 26,119. Lockport is in Will County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Lockport offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Lockport, there are a lot of parks. 

What is the ethnicity of Lockport, IL?

Lockport, IL is home to a population of 26.1k people, of which 97% are citizens. As of 2022, 7.61% of Lockport, IL residents were born outside of the country (1.99k people). In 2022, there were 16.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (21.9k people) in Lockport, IL than any other race or ethnicity.

What is the crime rate in Lockport IL?

According to NeighborhoodScout's analysis of FBI crime statistics, Lockport is safer than 65% of the cities and towns in the US of all population sizes. In Illinois, only on the order of 52% of the communities have a lower crime rate than Lockport. If you live in Lockport, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in the community is 1 in 153.

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City of Lockport

Lotus Healing and Wellness Center

Phoenix Rising Transformational Wellness

Duly Health and Care

Maintain Wellness and Aesthetics

Practice Counseling & Wellness

Better Wellness Counseling

Illinois and Michigan Canal Museum

Gaylord Building Historic Site

Illinois State Museum-Lockport Gallery

Wikipedia - Lockport, Illinois

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Data USA

Neighborhoodscout

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