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La Grange Highlands, Illinois
La Grange Highlands, Illinois is located in Chicago metropolitan area
La Grange Highlands, Illinois
La Grange Highlands, Illinois
Location in Chicago metropolitan area
Country United States
State Illinois
County Cook
Township Lyons
Area
 • Total 1.04 sq mi (2.68 km2)
 • Land 1.04 sq mi (2.68 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
675 ft (206 m)
Population
 (2010)Estimated from Census data by subtracting neighbouring villages' populations from the ZIP Code's population
 • Total 3,789
 • Density 3,643/sq mi (1,414/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code
60525
Area code(s) 708
Website lhcivic.com

La Grange Highlands is a small community in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It is located just south of La Grange. This area is called an "unincorporated community." This means it does not have its own city government like a town or city. Instead, the county helps manage things.

La Grange Highlands is close to major highways like I-294 and I-55. It shares borders with several other places. These include Countryside, Indian Head Park, La Grange, and Western Springs. Most of the buildings here are homes. There are not many businesses within its borders.

About La Grange Highlands

La Grange Highlands is a quiet place to live. It is mainly made up of homes. Even though it is not a city, it has important services.

Community Services

The community has its own fire station. This station belongs to the Pleasantview Fire Protection District. This district helps keep La Grange Highlands safe. It also serves nearby communities.

Education for Students

Students in La Grange Highlands attend local schools. LaGrange Highlands School District 106 serves younger students. This district teaches children from kindergarten through 8th grade. For high school, students go to Lyons Township High School. This school provides education for older students.

Location and Size

La Grange Highlands is in Cook County, Illinois. It covers an area of about 2.68 square kilometers (1.04 square miles). In 2010, about 3,789 people lived there. The community is located about 206 meters (675 feet) above sea level.

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