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Midlothian, IL

Midlothian is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It is a southwestern suburb of Chicago. As of the 2020 census the population was 14,325.

For genealogical purposes, historical government records frequently reference Midlothian property as Township 36 North, Range 13, East of 3rd Principal Meridian. Midlothian is home to the Cook County Forest Preserve of Midlothian Meadows, and home to Belly Button Hill, a sledding hill at 150th & Kilbourn. It is also home to Natalie Creek and Midlothian Creek. Midlothian is part of the South Suburbs of Chicago and is in the Bremen Township. According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Midlothian has a total area of 2.82 square miles (7.30 km²), all land.

Like many southwest suburbs of Chicago in the 1800s and early 1900s, the area now known as the Village of Midlothian consisted of a few area farmers being surrounded by large and small endeavors alike as the industrial age began its exponential expansion process in the Bremen Township in Cook County, Illinois community. By 1854, the sprawling landscape comprising the township of Bremen had a trail of railroad tracks carrying both passengers and commodities between Chicago and Joliet on the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad. It had been a somewhat brutal battle for the Illinois Central Railroad over the decades, with Stephen A. Douglas and Abraham Lincoln working hard to establish the presence of the Illinois Central Railroad on a State level until Douglas moved to the federal level. By 1850, Douglas was busy working on the federally mandated development of transportation plans into law at the federal level for the benefit of the Illinois Central Railroad.

Explosions were not uncommon in gunpowder factories and storage facilities and 12 years later in 1906, an explosion leveled the DuPont facility. Although there is currently no clear evidence as to the precise location of the facility, apparently the shock-waves from the explosion traveled a decent enough distance in which the windows of the Midlothian Country Club were shattered, according to a report on November 8, 1906, in the Charlotte News. It also appears the Associated Press distributed the geographical location of the facility to be situated in Tinley Park, however a 1900 Homesteader's Map shows the DuPont property to be closer to what would become Oak Forest in 1947 rather than Tinley Park. Eventually the northern portion of the DuPont Farm and Ammunition Storage property was eventually annexed by the Village of Midlothian, while the rest of the DuPont property was acquired by Cook County, Illinois and developed into what is now the Midlothian Meadows Forest Preserve (part of the Cook County Forest Preserve system).

Health and wellness are integral aspects of life in Midlothian, with a strong focus on community well-being. The Advocate South Suburban Hospital serves as a vital healthcare institution, providing comprehensive medical services to residents. The Midlothian Park District actively promotes a healthy lifestyle, organizing fitness programs and recreational events for residents of all ages. Studios such as Moksha Yoga Center offer yoga classes for all levels to improve flexibility and reduce stress. Programs like Senior Services of Will County offer fitness and wellness activities tailored for older adults. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Midlothian, such as the Midlothian Meadows and Bremen Heights Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Midlothian, IL are Bachelor's Grove Cemetery, Robbins Illinois History Museum, and Oak Forest Heritage Preserve.

Population: 14,325 (2020). ZIP Code: 60445. Area code: 708. Elevation: 615 ft (187 m). Area: 2.82 sq mi (7.30 km²).

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Is Midlothian, IL a good place to live?

Living in Midlothian offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Midlothian, there are a lot of bars and parks. Many families live in Midlothian and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Midlothian are above average.

What is the median household income in Midlothian, IL?

The median household income in Midlothian, IL is $66,994. In 2022, the place with the highest median household income in Midlothian, IL was Census Tract 8246.02 with a value of $86,560, followed by Census Tract 8250 and Census Tract 8247.02, with respective values of $69,591 and $59,918. People in Midlothian, IL have an average commute time of 30.9 minutes, and they drive alone to work.

What is the crime rate in Midlothian, IL?

The crime rate in Midlothian is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 21 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 Midlothian is 1 in 47. Based on FBI crime data, Midlothian is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Illinois, Midlothian has a crime rate that is higher than 90% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Sources

Wikipedia

Village of Midlothian

Advocate South Suburban Hospital 

Midlothian Park District 

Moksha Yoga Center 

Senior Services of Will County

Midlothian Meadows 

Bremen Heights Park

Bachelor's Grove Cemetery

Robbins Illinois History Museum

Oak Forest Heritage Preserve

Niche

Data USA

Neighborhoodscout

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