Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $217,558 (it was $132,600 in 2000)
Worth:
$217,558
IL:
$251,600
Mean prices in 2022:all housing units: $375,299; detached houses: $398,817; townhouses or other attached units: $348,645; in 2-unit structures: $310,273; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $366,192; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $341,015; mobile homes: $69,289; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $126,496
Median gross rent in 2022: $1,127.
March 2022 cost of living index in Worth: 101.5 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 17.5%
(13.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 17.0% for Black residents, 39.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 55.1% for other race residents, 7.0% for two or more races residents)
The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.
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Ancestries: Polish (13.5%), Jordanian (7.2%), Italian (5.4%), Irish (4.7%), Palestinian (4.5%), American (4.4%).
Current Local Time: CST time zone
Incorporated on 10/08/1914
Elevation: 615 feet
Land area: 2.38 square miles.
Population density: 4,443 people per square mile (average).
2,509 residents are foreign born (11.8% Asia, 6.4% Europe, 4.1% Latin America).
This village:
23.6%
Illinois:
14.1%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $5,461 (2.6%) Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $5,652 (2.5%)
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Oak Lawn, IL (2.7 miles , pop. 55,245).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Chicago, IL (12.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).
Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 116. This is significantly worse than average.
City:
116
U.S.:
73
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2023 was 0.339. This is worse than average.Closest monitor was 5.1 miles away from the city center.
City:
0.339
U.S.:
0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 13.7. This is significantly worse than average.Closest monitor was 3.3 miles away from the city center.
City:
13.7
U.S.:
5.1
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 1.55. This is about average.Closest monitor was 5.1 miles away from the city center.
City:
1.55
U.S.:
1.51
Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 31.3. This is about average.Closest monitor was 3.3 miles away from the city center.
City:
31.3
U.S.:
33.3
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 30.1. This is significantly worse than average.Closest monitor was 3.3 miles away from the city center.
City:
30.1
U.S.:
19.2
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 11.3. This is worse than average.Closest monitor was 3.3 miles away from the city center.
City:
11.3
U.S.:
8.1
Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2009 was 0.0163. This is significantly worse than average.Closest monitor was 3.3 miles away from the city center.
City:
0.0163
U.S.:
0.0093
Tornado activity:
Worth-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 55% greater than the overall U.S. average.
On 8/28/1990, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 19.7 miles away from the Worth village center killed 29 peopleand injured 350 peopleand causedbetween $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.
On 4/21/1967, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 2.3 miles away from the village center killed 33 peopleand injured 500 peopleand causedbetween $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Worth-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 44% greater than the overall U.S. average.
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 223.9 miles away from Worth center On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 198.4 miles away from the city center On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 224.0 miles away from Worth center On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 59.4 miles away from the city center On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 256.0 miles away from the city center On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW) earthquake occurred 222.2 miles away from the city center Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)
Natural disasters:
The number of natural disasters in Cook County (20) is greater than the US average (15). Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15 Emergencies Declared: 4
Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 12, Tornadoes: 3, Snowstorms: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hospitals and medical centers near Worth:
ALLIANCE HOME HEALTHCARE INC. (Home Health Center, about 1 miles away; PALOS HILLS, IL)
HARMONY HOME HEALTH AGENCY, INC (Home Health Center, about 2 miles away; PALOS HEIGHTS, IL)
CHICAGO RIDGE NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 2 miles away; CHICAGO RIDGE, IL)
LEXINGTON OF CHICAGO RIDGE (Nursing Home, about 2 miles away; CHICAGO RIDGE, IL)
AMERICA AT HOME HEALTHCARE AND NURSING SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 2 miles away; PALOS HEIGHTS, IL)
CHOICECARE HOME HEALTH, INC (Home Health Center, about 2 miles away; PALOS HEIGHTS, IL)
PARK LAWN CENTER (Hospital, about 2 miles away; ALSIP, IL)
Amtrak stations near Worth:
8 miles: SUMMIT (ARCHER & CENTER AVE.) . Services: public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
10 miles: LA GRANGE ROAD (LA GRANGE, 25 W. BURLINGTON AVE.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public payphones, taxi stand, public transit connection.
11 miles: HOMEWOOD (181 1ST ST. & PARK AVE.) . Services: ticket office, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, public transit connection.
WORTH PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT (Operating income: $676,049; Location: 6917 WEST 111TH STREET; 48,453 books; 621 e-books; 1,730 audio materials; 2,674 video materials; 5 local licensed databases; 15 state licensed databases; 6 other licensed databases; 190 print serial subscriptions; 1 electronic serial subscriptions)
Notable locations in Worth: Worth Village Hall (A), North Palos Fire Protection District Station 3 (B), Worth Public Library (C). Display/hide their locations on the map
Churches in Worth include: Church of Christ (A), Church of the Nazarene (B), Saint Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map
Parks in Worth include: Penney Park (1), Altman Park (2), Worthwoods Park (3), Stahlak Park (4), Peaks Park (5), Moore Park (6), Homerding Park (7). Display/hide their locations on the map
Cook County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Drinking water stations with addresses in Worth and their reported violations in the past:
MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAY-2007, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Site Visit (enforcement) (MAY-30-2007), St Compliance achieved (JUN-05-2007), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-24-2007)
Average household size:
This village:
2.5 people
Illinois:
2.6 people
Percentage of family households:
This village:
63.3%
Whole state:
65.8%
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:
6.0%
Whole state:
6.3%
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
Gay men: 0.1% of all households
60 people in college/university student housing in 2010
59 people in other noninstitutional facilities in 2010
160 people in nursing homes in 2000
Banks with branches in Worth (2011 data):
Prospect Federal Savings Bank: at 11139 South Harlem Avenue, branch established on 1909/01/01. Info updated 2011/07/21: Bank assets: $287.3 mil, Deposits: $246.5 mil, local headquarters, negative income in the last year, 3 total offices
The PrivateBank and Trust Company: Founders Bank Branch at 6825 West 111th Street, branch established on 1961/06/03. Info updated 2010/11/19: Bank assets: $12,392.4 mil, Deposits: $10,542.5 mil, headquarters in Chicago, IL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 30 total offices, Holding Company: Privatebancorp, Inc.
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association: Worth Branch at 6838 West 111th Street, branch established on 1905/01/01. Info updated 2011/11/10: Bank assets: $1,811,678.0 mil, Deposits: $1,190,738.0 mil, headquarters in Columbus, OH, positive income, International Specialization, 5577 total offices, Holding Company: Jpmorgan Chase & Co.
Religion statistics for Worth, IL (based on Cook County data)
Religion
Adherents
Congregations
Catholic
1,947,223
376
Evangelical Protestant
432,975
1,484
Other
312,636
403
Mainline Protestant
202,114
630
Black Protestant
148,895
395
Orthodox
53,276
66
None
2,097,556
-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data
Aircraft: ESPER MICHAEL A SCAMP (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Reciprocating N-Number: 8886M, N8886M, N-8886M, Serial Number: 6851, Certificate Issue Date: 06/08/2020 Registrant (Individual): Michael A Esper, 7225 W 110th St, Worth, IL 60482 Deregistered:Cancel Date: 10/22/2008
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009 (Based on 1 full and 2 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
36
$156,321
27
$116,844
207
$148,339
9
$64,819
2
$366,005
3
$110,860
1
$123,750
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
3
$206,527
2
$115,625
14
$175,341
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
5
$153,550
15
$80,879
70
$163,826
5
$13,036
1
$400,630
2
$81,115
4
$14,675
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
4
$123,678
4
$76,098
39
$163,503
2
$16,195
0
$0
2
$89,030
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
3
$274,417
0
$0
18
$181,779
1
$21,760
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2008 (Based on 1 full and 2 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
17
$174,905
66
$137,097
169
$154,897
16
$56,498
7
$228,581
13
$106,227
2
$21,390
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
1
$230,700
9
$127,023
21
$158,662
2
$44,850
2
$459,970
1
$74,180
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
6
$169,503
27
$138,607
101
$165,072
9
$36,201
0
$0
13
$122,007
1
$14,180
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
2
$188,970
9
$144,938
40
$155,324
0
$0
0
$0
3
$125,190
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
1
$93,470
3
$200,503
13
$138,019
0
$0
0
$0
1
$163,220
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2007 (Based on 1 full and 2 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
4
$166,008
152
$131,927
242
$150,089
43
$66,111
4
$594,340
22
$111,106
0
$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
2
$208,835
20
$109,694
45
$154,502
4
$38,978
0
$0
3
$93,407
2
$15,335
APPLICATIONS DENIED
1
$211,240
37
$116,696
126
$157,046
34
$86,778
0
$0
11
$104,565
2
$35,210
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
16
$123,102
43
$174,907
3
$120,160
0
$0
1
$94,960
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
8
$144,455
20
$190,610
0
$0
0
$0
3
$131,640
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2006 (Based on 1 full and 2 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
6
$172,842
322
$122,992
285
$141,973
34
$68,946
10
$787,626
41
$113,680
0
$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
38
$96,814
45
$133,670
4
$98,795
0
$0
8
$80,989
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
1
$341,200
78
$101,553
114
$156,322
28
$63,936
1
$49,700
13
$88,899
3
$18,370
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
41
$107,914
70
$178,421
3
$91,410
0
$0
13
$96,191
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
8
$177,392
25
$173,382
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2005 (Based on 1 full and 2 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
5
$158,312
355
$116,148
293
$135,418
44
$58,411
8
$520,076
38
$110,308
1
$10,310
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
24
$101,985
37
$128,791
6
$63,202
0
$0
3
$89,693
1
$11,870
APPLICATIONS DENIED
0
$0
77
$102,611
119
$130,260
17
$23,797
1
$685,290
18
$86,836
4
$12,728
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
36
$126,992
69
$157,496
7
$100,943
0
$0
5
$108,902
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
9
$91,772
24
$138,253
1
$118,600
0
$0
3
$74,190
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2004 (Based on 1 full and 2 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
13
$133,706
236
$120,774
282
$123,825
38
$47,604
6
$391,050
23
$109,332
5
$38,384
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
1
$152,110
30
$118,548
42
$130,418
9
$57,392
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
2
$145,780
39
$96,456
117
$127,935
20
$47,945
0
$0
6
$61,698
3
$24,543
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
3
$112,100
16
$128,798
82
$145,315
6
$38,962
0
$0
4
$145,120
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
1
$100,140
5
$144,394
21
$142,853
1
$27,930
0
$0
1
$131,300
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2003 (Based on 1 full and 2 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
19
$136,566
221
$114,735
573
$107,983
34
$24,751
15
$674,490
33
$109,642
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
19
$94,942
69
$115,975
4
$21,772
0
$0
2
$85,190
APPLICATIONS DENIED
0
$0
26
$108,168
144
$108,282
14
$21,514
0
$0
3
$59,147
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
1
$119,030
13
$120,013
111
$122,942
4
$28,545
2
$603,880
3
$208,453
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
1
$115,600
8
$96,790
14
$115,399
2
$21,385
0
$0
2
$114,745
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2002 (Based on 1 full and 2 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
21
$128,241
191
$99,867
345
$106,324
30
$15,728
5
$480,114
22
$92,715
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
2
$115,360
19
$96,009
35
$100,170
6
$12,863
0
$0
3
$71,883
APPLICATIONS DENIED
2
$211,190
23
$119,934
88
$105,295
12
$22,156
1
$367,930
3
$72,347
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
2
$125,630
15
$103,306
58
$105,712
4
$22,105
0
$0
3
$94,663
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
1
$71,220
7
$74,641
20
$115,408
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2001 (Based on 1 full and 2 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
44
$102,641
194
$94,568
282
$101,894
37
$19,486
9
$262,432
22
$80,977
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
1
$145,240
8
$103,775
35
$92,993
15
$24,932
0
$0
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
2
$115,815
19
$70,708
81
$88,679
13
$15,306
0
$0
1
$62,310
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
1
$142,660
7
$124,940
54
$94,849
6
$29,007
2
$550,785
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
1
$174,890
4
$77,005
7
$111,589
2
$27,310
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2000 (Based on 1 full and 2 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
41
$113,339
140
$97,163
93
$77,585
29
$19,048
7
$417,080
7
$136,881
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
1
$97,610
9
$84,101
15
$73,205
8
$18,229
0
$0
1
$3,710
APPLICATIONS DENIED
3
$79,133
20
$80,888
57
$69,196
15
$26,092
1
$94,210
0
$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
2
$96,030
12
$94,780
27
$67,744
4
$34,748
0
$0
1
$94,530
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
1
$54,410
15
$96,886
1
$35,380
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 1999 (Based on 1 full and 2 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents
According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 46. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 92 took place in 2007, and the least - 8 in 2005. The data has an increasing trend.
When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (57.6%), and Outside Fires (26.3%).
Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Worth, IL