Rich township, Illinois
Rich township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Rich township is a geographic entity located in Cook County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 74,003. The land area covers 36.38 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 74,003 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 42.5 yrs | ±1.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 29,734 | ±1,026 | 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 | 31,466 | ±1,019 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 29,734 | ±1,026 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,732 | ±423 |
| Median Home Value | $223,900 | ±$8,307 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,434 | ±$90 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $83,848 | ±$4,423 |
| Per Capita Income | $43,437 | ±$2,247 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.6% | ±1.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 7,838 | ±1,203 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.8% | ±1.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 34,055 | ±1,212 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.8% | ±4.5% |
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: 73,996 (2024)
ID: 125140
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: FINANCE MANAGER
22013 GOVERNORS HWY, RICHTON PARK IL 60471-1247
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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 | KG-03 | Park Forest, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Palos Heights, IL | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 03-08 | Blue Island, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | South Holland, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Hammond, IN | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Chicago Heights, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Dolton, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Chicago, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Chicago, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | New Lenox, 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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CAAN Academy of Nursing
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College | 0.7 mi away | 4747 Lincoln Mall Dr. - Suite 420, Matteson, IL, 60443-3821 |
7089831645
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MATTESON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.4 mi away | 801 SOUTH SCHOOL AVENUE, MATTESON, IL, 60443 |
(708) 748-4431
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Phipps Academy of Barbering
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College Vocational | 2.5 mi away | 3732 Sauk Trail Road, Richton Park, IL, 60471-1404 |
7082831204
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RICHTON PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 2.3 mi away | 22310 LATONIA LANE, RICHTON PARK, IL, 60471 |
(708) 481-5333
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Fox College
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College | 4.3 mi away | 18020 Oak Park Avenue, Tinley Park, IL, 60477 |
7084444500
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PARK FOREST PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.3 mi away | 400 LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD, PARK FOREST, IL, 60466 |
(708) 748-3731
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Paul Mitchell the School-Tinley Park
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College Vocational | 4.5 mi away | 18454 West Creek Drive, Tinley Park, IL, 60477-6273 |
8159325049
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GRANDE PRAIRIE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 3.4 mi away | 3479 WEST 183RD STREET, HAZEL CREST, IL, 60429 |
(708) 798-5563
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Governors State University
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College | 4.7 mi away | 1 University Pky, University Park, IL, 60484 |
7085345000
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FLOSSMOOR PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.5 mi away | 1000 STERLING AVENUE, FLOSSMOOR, IL, 60422 |
(708) 798-3600
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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 PARK FOREST, IL US, located 3.1 miles from Rich township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.1° | 15.2° | 23.2° | 2.49" | 10.2" |
| February | 35.2° | 18.4° | 26.8° | 2.15" | 7.5" |
| March | 46.4° | 28.1° | 37.2° | 2.65" | 4.9" |
| April | 59.3° | 38.3° | 48.8° | 4.02" | 0.5" |
| May | 70.6° | 49.3° | 60.0° | 4.57" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.2° | 58.9° | 69.5° | 4.91" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.9° | 63.8° | 73.9° | 4.73" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.0° | 62.0° | 72.0° | 4.02" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.8° | 54.6° | 65.2° | 3.44" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.1° | 42.4° | 52.8° | 3.65" | 0.2" |
| November | 48.2° | 31.4° | 39.8° | 3.00" | 0.9" |
| December | 36.3° | 21.5° | 28.9° | 2.47" | 4.0" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matteson village | Village | 0.8 mi | — |
| Olympia Fields village | Village | 2.2 mi | — |
| Richton Park village | Village | 2.5 mi | — |
| Flossmoor village | Village | 3.0 mi | — |
| Park Forest village | Village | 3.3 mi | — |
| Country Club Hills city | City | 3.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1703163498. • 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.