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Palos Heights, IL

Palos Heights is a city in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It is a southwest suburb of Chicago.

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Palos Heights has a total area of 3.87 square miles (10.02 km²), of which 3.77 square miles (9.76 km²) (or 97.47%) is land and 0.10 square miles (0.26 km²) (or 2.53%) is water.

Palos Heights is divided between three congressional districts. Most of the city, including all the area in Worth Township, is in Illinois's 1st congressional district; most of the area in Palos Township, except some of the southern portions (generally south of 131st Street) are in the 3rd district; an area under 0.05 square miles (100,000 m²) northeast of 131st Street and 80th Avenue, along with a small area around Palos Community Hospital, is in the 13th district. 

Health and wellness are integral aspects of life in Palos Heights. Advocate Christ Medical Center, a prominent healthcare facility, serves the community, providing comprehensive medical services. The Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens offer a serene environment for outdoor activities, including walking trails and educational programs focused on environmental conservation. Join a range of fitness classes including yoga, pilates, and Zumba at the Palos Heights Recreation Center. Participate in weight management and nutritional counseling sessions offered at Palos Health. Get certified in first aid and CPR through courses offered by the Palos Fire Protection District. Palos Heights Parks and Recreation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents by providing a wide range of recreational programs, activities, and facilities. With a focus on promoting health, wellness, and community engagement, the department offers something for everyone, from fitness classes to family events.

Top sites in Palos Heights, IL are Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens, Turtlehead Lake, and Bachelor’s Grove Cemetery.

Population: 12,088 (2024). ZIP code: 60463. Area code: 708. Elevation: 686 ft (209 m). Area: 3.87 sq mi (10.03 km²).

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Is Palos Heights, IL a good place to live?

Palos Heights is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 11,965. Palos Heights is in Cook County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Palos Heights offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Palos Heights, there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Palos Heights and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Palos Heights are highly rated.

What is the crime rate in Palos Heights, IL?

Palos Heights has an overall crime rate of 10 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 Palos Heights is 1 in 104. Palos Heights's crime rate is lower than approximately 32% of Illinois communities.

What are the demographics of Palos Heights, IL?

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Palos Heights, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (85.7%), White (Hispanic) (3.88%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.76%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.62%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.54%). None of the households in Palos Heights, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

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City of Palos Heights 

Advocate Christ Medical Center

Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens

Palos Heights Recreation Center

Palos Health

Palos Fire Protection District

Palos Heights Parks and Recreation

Turtlehead Lake

Bachelor’s Grove Cemetery

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