Crest Hill, Illinois facts for kids
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Crest Hill, Illinois
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City Hall in 2011
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Location of Crest Hill in Will County, Illinois.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Will |
| Township | Lockport |
| Incorporated | January 22, 1960 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor and City Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.18 sq mi (23.79 km2) |
| • Land | 9.04 sq mi (23.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2) |
| Elevation | 640 ft (200 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 20,459 |
| • Density | 2,262.91/sq mi (873.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
60403
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| Area code | 815 |
| FIPS code | 17-17458 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393670 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Crest Hill, Illinois |
Crest Hill is a city located in Will County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 20,459 people lived there. It's a great place to learn about history and how cities grow!
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History of Crest Hill
Crest Hill has an interesting past. One of its neighborhoods, called Stern Park Gardens, changed its name to Lidice in 1942. This was done to remember a terrible event called the Lidice massacre.
Important people like Wendell Willkie, who once ran for president, and Edvard Beneš, the president of Czechoslovakia at the time (who was living outside his country), spoke at the special event to remember the tragedy.
Where is Crest Hill? (Geography)
Crest Hill is located at coordinates 41°33′52″N 88°6′31″W / 41.56444°N 88.10861°W. The people of Crest Hill decided to form their own city to avoid being taken over by the nearby City of Joliet.
Crest Hill officially became a city on January 22, 1960. The city covers about 9.17 square miles (23.75 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Who Lives in Crest Hill? (Demographics)
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 5,887 | — | |
| 1970 | 7,460 | 26.7% | |
| 1980 | 9,252 | 24.0% | |
| 1990 | 10,643 | 15.0% | |
| 2000 | 13,329 | 25.2% | |
| 2010 | 20,837 | 56.3% | |
| 2020 | 20,459 | −1.8% | |
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A census is like a big count of all the people living in a place. In 2000, there were 13,329 people living in Crest Hill. These people lived in 4,478 homes, and 2,758 of those were families.
The city had about 1,861 people per square mile. Homes had about 2.37 people on average, and families had about 3.00 people.
- About 18.9% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 41.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 9.2% were 65 years or older.
The average age in Crest Hill was 32 years. The average income for a household was $45,313, and for a family, it was $54,709.
Schools in Crest Hill
Students in Crest Hill attend several different schools.
Elementary Schools
- Chaney-Monge School District 88
- Richland School District 88A
Private Schools
- Joliet Montessori School
High School
Most high school students in Crest Hill go to Lockport Township High School.
Getting Around (Transportation)
Crest Hill has good ways to get around!
Bus Service
Pace buses help people travel. Routes 505, 507, and 832 connect Crest Hill to downtown Joliet and other places.
Railways
The Elgin Joliet & Eastern Railway Main Line also runs through Crest Hill. This railway is now operated by the Canadian National company.
Famous People from Crest Hill
- Ron Coomer is a famous person who was born in Crest Hill. He used to be a Major League Baseball player and now works as a broadcaster.
See also
In Spanish: Crest Hill para niños
