Proviso township, Illinois
Proviso township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Proviso township is a geographic entity located in Cook County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 147,144. The land area covers 29.72 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 147,144 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 40.3 yrs | ±1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 55,243 | ±1,002 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 58,695 | ±1,036 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 55,243 | ±1,002 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,452 | ±570 |
| Median Home Value | $284,000 | ±$4,784 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,268 | ±$38 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $82,097 | ±$2,821 |
| Per Capita Income | $39,884 | ±$1,329 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.1% | ±1.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 14,715 | ±1,758 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.1% | ±0.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 71,768 | ±1,672 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.9% | ±2.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 147,156 (2024)
ID: 185063
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: PROVISO TOWNSHIP DEPUTY CLERK
4565 HARRISON ST, HILLSIDE IL 60162-1614
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GUS Population: 5,182,617 (2024)
ID: 102545
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COMPTROLLER
118 N CLARK ST, ROOM 1127, CHICAGO IL 60602-1394
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Palos Heights, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Riverside, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Burbank, IL | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 03-08 | Blue Island, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Chicago, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Roselle, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Bensenville, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Bloomingdale, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Itasca, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Bensenville, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ms Roberts Academy of Beauty Culture
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College Vocational | 1.3 mi away | 552 North Mannheim Road, Hillside, IL, 60162-1121 |
7086499088
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BROADVIEW PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 1.0 mi away | 2226 SOUTH 16TH AVENUE, BROADVIEW, IL, 60155 |
(708) 345-1325
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Empire Beauty School-Stone Park
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College Vocational | 2.9 mi away | 3106 West North Avenue, Stone Park, IL, 60165-1010 |
8009204593
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WESTCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.2 mi away | 10700 CANTERBURY STREET, WESTCHESTER, IL, 60154 |
(708) 562-3573
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Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park
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College | 3.5 mi away | 8317 W North Avenue, Melrose Park, IL, 60160-1605 |
708344470041600
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BELLWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.2 mi away | 600 BOHLAND AVENUE, BELLWOOD, IL, 60104 |
(708) 547-7393
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Dominican University
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College | 3.6 mi away | 7900 W Division Street, River Forest, IL, 60305 |
7083662490
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HILLSIDE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.1 mi away | 405 NORTH HILLSIDE AVENUE, HILLSIDE, IL, 60162 |
(708) 449-7510
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Triton College
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College | 3.9 mi away | 2000 5th Ave, River Grove, IL, 60171-1995 |
7084560300
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MELROSE PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.2 mi away | 801 NORTH BROADWAY AVE., MELROSE PARK, IL, 60160 |
(708) 343-3391
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CHICAGO MIDWAY AP, IL US, located 8.2 miles from Proviso township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.7° | 19.4° | 26.0° | 1.48" | — |
| February | 36.8° | 22.6° | 29.7° | 1.46" | — |
| March | 47.6° | 31.7° | 39.6° | 1.88" | — |
| April | 59.9° | 41.4° | 50.6° | 3.57" | — |
| May | 71.1° | 52.0° | 61.5° | 4.09" | — |
| June | 80.9° | 62.3° | 71.6° | 4.01" | — |
| July | 85.0° | 67.7° | 76.3° | 3.55" | — |
| August | 82.7° | 66.4° | 74.5° | 3.99" | — |
| September | 76.3° | 58.8° | 67.5° | 2.77" | — |
| October | 63.4° | 46.5° | 54.9° | 3.48" | — |
| November | 49.1° | 35.0° | 42.0° | 2.35" | — |
| December | 37.6° | 25.0° | 31.3° | 1.79" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadview village | Village | 0.9 mi | — |
| Bellwood village | Village | 1.3 mi | — |
| Westchester village | Village | 1.5 mi | — |
| Hillside village | Village | 1.6 mi | — |
| Maywood village | Village | 1.7 mi | — |
| La Grange Park village | Village | 2.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1703162133. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.