Des Plaines, Illinois

Population 58,499

Des Plaines is located in Cook County, IL. The population is 58,499, making Des Plaines the 9th largest city in Cook County.

There are 19 public schools in Des Plaines with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Des Plaines is very low , and there are 45 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Des Plaines is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Des Plaines property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Des Plaines include Maine Township, Mount Prospect and Park Ridge.

Des Plaines Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 12%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 52.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 35.2%

Crime Rate

51.96% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 58
  • Violent Crimes: 95
  • Robbery: 22
  • Burglary: 112
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 932

Registered Offenders

33.76% Lower than national avg.
  • 45 offenders in Des Plaines
  • 7.69 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

470 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 1
  • Registered Polluters: 27
  • Superfunds: 14
  • Tanks & Spills: 428

Unemployment

Moderate 4.1%
  • Illinois unemployment average: 4.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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19 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 19 K-12 public schools in Des Plaines, IL and 18 private schools. Homefacts rates Des Plaines's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.

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45 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 Des Plaines, IL

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4 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Des Plaines, IL issued 4 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Des Plaines, IL issued 31 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: $1,104
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,209
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,398
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,770
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,101

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Environmental Hazards

470 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

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

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 23.13°
  • February 27.23°
  • March 39.77°
  • April 49.45°
  • May 60.77°
  • June 71.17°
  • July 75.73°
  • August 74.7°
  • September 64.82°
  • October 53.8°
  • November 41.83°
  • December 28.78°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Des Plaines, IL

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Des Plaines, IL: $64,582

Unemployment

Unemployment in Des Plaines is 4.1%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 4.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 35.59%
White Collar - 64.41%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Mike Quigley
  • Tammy Duckworth
  • Jan Schakowsky
  • Bob Dold

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

19 FCC Towers view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Des Plaines, IL

2 Police Stations view all

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