Rows tagged local are specific to Park Forest (Census ACS); state rows are state averages; metro-area rows are inherited from Chicago, IL. Home value is ACS owner-reported (not a Zillow sale price).
Notable hazards: tornadoes, earthquakes — separate flood/quake/windstorm policies may be needed.
FEMA National Risk Index (0–100, higher = more risk)
97.1 — Relatively High
metro-area
#169 of 200 metros
Flood insurance (annual, NFIP)
$700
state
#61 of 200 metros
Earthquake insurance (annual)
$300
state
#143 of 200 metros
Climate & air quality
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Air quality (median AQI, lower=cleaner)
56
metro-area
#181 of 200 metros
Cooling degree-days (AC load)
900
metro-area
#66 of 200 metros
Homes with air conditioning (state)
96%
state
#4 of 200 metros
Heating degree-days (heat load)
6,200
metro-area
#178 of 200 metros
Days per year ≥ 90°F
18
metro-area
#79 of 200 metros
Days per year ≥ 100°F
1
metro-area
#105 of 200 metros
Avg summer high (state)
85°F
metro-area
#59 of 200 metros
Avg winter low
15°F
metro-area
#182 of 200 metros
Annual precipitation
40.9"
metro-area
#86 of 200 metros
Annual snowfall
38.8"
metro-area
#151 of 200 metros
Sunshine (% of possible)
54%
metro-area
#161 of 200 metros
Plant hardiness zone
6a
Frost window
04-30 → 10-15
Safety
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Violent crime (per 100k, state avg)
430
state
#111 of 200 metros
Property crime (per 100k, state avg)
1,700
state
#47 of 200 metros
Local amenities & recreation
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Grocery stores
114
metro-area
#84 of 200 metros
Parks
237
Hiking areas
58
Golf courses
49
Shooting ranges
40
Lakes
36
Permits
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Building permit difficulty (1–5)
4
state
#147 of 200 metros
Permit detail
Difficult; zoning + review
US rank = this metro's position among all 200 metros (1 = best: cheapest / safest / highest income, etc.). Childcare is a family cost, not included in the salary-equivalence total.