Skokie, Illinois

Population 65,076

Skokie is located in Cook County, IL. The population is 65,076, making Skokie the 8th largest city in Cook County.

There are 15 public schools in Skokie with an average Homefacts rating of A-. The total crime rate for Skokie is low , and there are 31 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Skokie is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Skokie property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Skokie include Niles Township, Lincolnwood and Evanston.

Skokie Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent
  • No High School Diploma: 12%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 38.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 49.1%

Crime Rate

22.41% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 100
  • Violent Crimes: 238
  • Robbery: 92
  • Burglary: 298
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

58.98% Lower than national avg.
  • 31 offenders in Skokie
  • 4.76 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

470 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 18
  • Superfunds: 4
  • Tanks & Spills: 448

Unemployment

Moderate 4.2%
  • Illinois unemployment average: 4.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 15 K-12 public schools in Skokie, IL and 11 private schools. Homefacts rates Skokie's schools as Excellent, with an overall A- rating.

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31 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Skokie, IL

Property Reports view all

8 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Skokie, IL issued 8 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Skokie, IL issued 3 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,278
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,399
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,617
  • 3 Bedrooms: $2,048
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,436

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Environmental Hazards

470 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Skokie, IL has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Skokie, IL is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.92 Average
    Skokie, IL is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 23.45°
  • February 27.18°
  • March 39.12°
  • April 48.63°
  • May 59.23°
  • June 69.73°
  • July 75.42°
  • August 74.56°
  • September 64.37°
  • October 53.27°
  • November 41.47°
  • December 28.78°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Skokie, IL

Earthquakes
Skokie, IL has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Skokie, IL has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Skokie, IL has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Skokie, IL has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Skokie, IL: $68,430

Unemployment

Unemployment in Skokie is 4.2%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 4.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 31.14%
White Collar - 68.86%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Bruce Rauner
  • Sen. Richard J. Durbin
  • Sen. Mark Kirk

City Representatives

  • Jan Schakowsky

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

2 FCC Towers view all

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  • No hospitals found in Skokie, IL

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