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Crete

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Crete

Total population

8,386

Median home value

$228,500

32.3%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$97,147

Crete$97k
National$74k

Founded

1836

Land area9.67 km²
Weather73°F · Sunny
Coordinates41.44°, -87.62°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Founded
1836
Area
9.67 km²
Official website
www.villageofcrete.org

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Crete is a village in Will County, Illinois, United States. It is a far south suburb of Chicago, 30 miles from the Loop and only 6 miles from the Indiana border. The population was 8,465 at the 2020 census. Originally named Wood's Corner, it was founded in 1836 by Vermonters Dyantha Wood, Willard Wood & Gary Neal.

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History & geography

Geography

According to the 2010 census, Crete has a total area of , of which (or 99.82%) is land and (or 0.18%) is water. Crete is located about west of Illinois Route 394 and within of downtown Chicago. Willow Brook Estates, an unincorporated area between Crete and the Indiana border, uses the Crete postal code and is considered an eastern extension of the village.

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Demographics & economy

Median age
48.9
Median home value
$228,500
Housing units
3,481
Poverty rate
3.9%
Unemployment
6%

Race & ethnicity

White
47.8%
Black
39.3%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
7.6%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
41.4405
Longitude
-87.6245
Water area
0.02 mi²
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Today
73°F
Sunny
Tonight
55°F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
77°F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
51°F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
69°F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
45°F
Mostly Clear

Forecast for Crete, IL from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure
32.7%
Diabetes
10.4%
Adult obesity
41.5%
Binge drinking
18.8%
Adult smoking
12.6%
No leisure activity
24.4%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)
414,972
Distinct species (top 10)
10

Most-observed species

  • American Robin
    Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
    15,684
  • Red-winged Blackbird
    Agelaius phoeniceus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
    14,917
  • Northern Cardinal
    Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    12,991
  • European Starling
    Sturnus vulgaris Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
    12,731
  • Mourning Dove
    Zenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    12,334
  • Canada Goose (canadensis Group)
    Branta canadensis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    11,600
  • Blue Jay
    Cyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    10,666
  • American Goldfinch
    Spinus tristis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    10,550

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Earthquake history

Quakes ≥ 2.5 (25 yrs, 62 mi)
6
Largest magnitude
3.8
Largest event
2010-02-10

Most recent

Events from the USGS Earthquake Catalog (global) (FDSN Event Web Service).

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Notable people from here

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artist
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American Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist
Joe Farrell
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American jazz saxophonist and flutist (1937–1986)
Mark Derwin
Mark Derwin
American actor
John Stossel
John Stossel
American consumer reporter, investigative journalist, author and libertarian columnist
Paris Barclay
Paris Barclay
American television director and producer
Craig Hodges
Craig Hodges
American basketball player-coach
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Jeff Mariotte
writer
Jerry Colangelo
Jerry Colangelo
American basketball player, coach, executive
Porter J. McCumber
Porter J. McCumber
American politician (1858–1933)
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Lauren Storm
American actress and model
Allen R. Schindler, Jr.
Allen R. Schindler, Jr.
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Bret Saberhagen
Bret Saberhagen
American baseball player
Debbie Halvorson
Debbie Halvorson
American politician
John Gierach
John Gierach
American sportswriter (1946–2024)

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Sources

  • • Wikipedia
  • • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • • NOAA National Weather Service
  • • Wikidata
  • • USGS Earthquake Catalog (global feed)
  • • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
  • • CDC PLACES