Worth township, Illinois
Worth township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Worth township is a geographic entity located in Cook County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 148,514. The land area covers 31.81 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 148,514 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 39.2 yrs | ±0.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 58,076 | ±1,161 | 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 | 60,949 | ±1,070 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 58,076 | ±1,161 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,873 | ±504 |
| Median Home Value | $249,600 | ±$6,224 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,248 | ±$39 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $77,966 | ±$3,381 |
| Per Capita Income | $39,079 | ±$1,255 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.1% | ±1.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 16,402 | ±1,617 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.7% | ±0.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 71,055 | ±1,474 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.4% | ±0.5% |
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: 148,604 (2024)
ID: 162830
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
11601 S PULASKI RD, ALSIP IL 60803-1611
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Worth | 06-12 | Worth, IL | |
| Regular School Worth | PK-05 | Worth, IL | |
| Regular School Worth | 06-08 | Worth, IL | |
| Regular School Worth | PK | Worth, IL | |
| Regular School Worth | KG-05 | Worth, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-03 | Park Forest, IL | |
| 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 |
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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Cameo Beauty Academy
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College Vocational | 1.8 mi away | 9714 S Cicero Ave., Oak Lawn, IL, 60453 |
7086364660
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ALSIP-MERRIONETTE PARK LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 1.6 mi away | 11960 SOUTH PULASKI ROAD, ALSIP, IL, 60803 |
(708) 371-5666
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Saint Xavier University
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College | 1.9 mi away | 3700 W 103rd St, Chicago, IL, 60655 |
7732983000
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CHICAGO RIDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.0 mi away | 10400 OXFORD AVENUE, CHICAGO RIDGE, IL, 60415 |
(708) 423-7753
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Northwestern College
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College | 2.1 mi away | 9400 S Cicero Ave., Oak Lawn, IL, 60453 | — |
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OAK LAWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.1 mi away | 9427 SOUTH RAYMOND AVENUE, OAK LAWN, IL, 60453 |
(708) 422-4990
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Trinity Christian College
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College | 2.6 mi away | 6601 W College Dr, Palos Heights, IL, 60463-0929 |
7085973000
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MOUNT GREENWOOD BRANCH
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Library | 2.2 mi away | 11010 SOUTH KEDZIE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL, 60655 |
(312) 747-2805
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Hair Professionals Career College
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College Vocational | 3.9 mi away | 10321 S Roberts Rd, Palos Hills, IL, 60465 |
7084301755
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WORTH PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 2.5 mi away | 6917 WEST 111TH STREET, WORTH, IL, 60482 |
(708) 448-2855
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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 3SW, IL US, located 3.7 miles from Worth township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.8° | 19.5° | 26.2° | 2.30" | 12.5" |
| February | 36.8° | 22.9° | 29.9° | 2.12" | 10.1" |
| March | 47.9° | 32.0° | 39.9° | 2.66" | 5.7" |
| April | 60.0° | 41.7° | 50.9° | 4.15" | 1.0" |
| May | 71.5° | 52.4° | 61.9° | 4.75" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.2° | 62.7° | 71.9° | 4.53" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.2° | 68.1° | 76.7° | 4.02" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.1° | 66.9° | 75.0° | 4.10" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.5° | 59.2° | 67.8° | 3.33" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.7° | 46.8° | 55.3° | 3.86" | 0.1" |
| November | 49.6° | 35.2° | 42.4° | 2.73" | 1.5" |
| December | 37.7° | 25.3° | 31.5° | 2.33" | 7.9" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alsip village | Village | 1.4 mi | — |
| Oak Lawn village | Village | 1.7 mi | — |
| Chicago Ridge village | Village | 2.0 mi | — |
| Merrionette Park village | Village | 2.3 mi | — |
| Worth village | Village | 2.5 mi | — |
| Hometown city | City | 2.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1703183531. • 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.