Chicago, IL
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 2,805,297 |
| Crime: | High |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Average |
Climate
The Windy City experiences four distinct seasons, with hot summers and cold winters.
Geography
Chicago sits at the southwestern tip of Lake Michigan, and the Chicago and Calumet rivers run through the city.
Cultural Attractions
The Great Chicago Places and Spaces festival highlights Chicago's famed architecture and design masterpieces.
Recreation
Chicago's lakefront and parks offer 29 miles of walking, jogging and cycling paths along with 13 miles of beaches.
Historical
The Great Fire of 1871 gave a clean slate to architects Louis Sullivan and John Wellborn Root, who pioneered the steel-frame office building.
Economy
The city's highly diversified economy includes financial services, insurance, manufacturing, and medical services.
| Population [details] | 2,805,297 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 72.5% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 2627.75 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 30.60% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 29.77 °F/15.09 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 83.91 °F/65.49 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 37.13 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 240 |
| Cost of living [details] | 95.7 |
| State sales tax | 6.25% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Milwaukee (71.74 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | CHICAGO MIDWAY INTERNATIONAL (5.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Sporting events, Swimming, Trails and wildlife |
| Cultural activities | Charitable activities and contributions, Concerts, Cultural and art events, Current affairs, Family/Arts events, Gourmet food, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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