Primary sources for Oak Lawn, IL
- Census Bureau profile of Oak Lawn, IL, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Oak Lawn, IL, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Oak Lawn, IL, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Oak Lawn, IL
Electricity rates in Oak Lawn, Illinois
Oak Lawn, IL ranks 10 of 65 Illinois cities for the lowest share of renters (17%). Oak Lawn, Illinois has 57,098 residents in 21,745 households; 11.6% heat with electricity.
Households in Oak Lawn, IL can pick a supplier. How to compare.
Oak Lawn on the map
Cook County, with Oak Lawn marked
Who supplies Oak Lawn
Cook County lists 1 utility for Oak Lawn, IL, a city of 57,098: no plan prices, and retail supplier plans are not in public data; which listed utility delivers to your street depends on the address. Cook County page.
Outage risk around Oak Lawn
Oak Lawn, IL, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 347 wind and 24 tornado, 649.8 per 100,000 residents of 57,098. Top gust near Oak Lawn, IL: 83 knots, 96 mph. Damage near Oak Lawn, IL: $180K.
Reports within 15 miles of Oak Lawn, IL
wind and tornado reports, Oak Lawn, IL
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| Oak Lawn, IL | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Lawn, IL, 2015 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Oak Lawn, IL, 2016 | 10 | 1 | 11 |
| Oak Lawn, IL, 2017 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Oak Lawn, IL, 2018 | 8 | 1 | 9 |
| Oak Lawn, IL, 2019 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Oak Lawn, IL, 2020 | 43 | 1 | 44 |
| Oak Lawn, IL, 2021 | 32 | 1 | 33 |
| Oak Lawn, IL, 2022 | 53 | 1 | 54 |
| Oak Lawn, IL, 2023 | 37 | 2 | 39 |
| Oak Lawn, IL, 2024 | 61 | 15 | 76 |
| Oak Lawn, IL, 2025 | 78 | 0 | 78 |
Facts about Oak Lawn
- Residents of Oak Lawn, IL, ACS 2023
- 57,09822 of 65 Illinois cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Oak Lawn, IL
- $82,49343 of 65 of those cities
- Households in Oak Lawn, IL
- 21,7452.63 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Oak Lawn, IL
- 82.5%17,940 owners and 3,805 renter households
- Housing units in Oak Lawn, IL
- 23,1151,370 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Oak Lawn, IL
- 11.6%2,520 of 21,745 homes
- Land area of Oak Lawn, IL
- 8.6 sq mi6,661.8 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Oak Lawn, IL
- 1.6%at 693 kWh a month over the $82,493 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Oak Lawn, IL
- 371NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 649.8 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Oak Lawn, IL
- 196718,105 of 23,115 homes (78.3%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Oak Lawn, IL
- $267,900$1,310 gross rent a month, 5.87% of value a year
Bill and heat pump calculator, Oak Lawn
Compare Oak Lawn with nearby cities
| City near Oak Lawn, IL | Distance from Oak Lawn | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Lawn, IL (this page) | 0 mi | 57,098 | $82,493 | 1967 | $267,900 | 371 | 10.0% |
| Cicero, IL | 9.0 mi north | 83,223 (+26,125) | $68,548 (-$13,945) | 1938 (-29 yr) | $236,000 (-$31,900) | 522 (+151) | 4.7% (-5.4 pts) |
| Orland Park, IL | 9.1 mi southwest | 57,961 (+863) | $98,979 (+$16,486) | 1988 (+21 yr) | $349,400 (+$81,500) | 345 (-26) | 14.8% (+4.8 pts) |
| Berwyn, IL | 9.2 mi north | 55,888 (-1,210) | $75,235 (-$7,258) | 1938 (-29 yr) | $286,000 (+$18,100) | 545 (+174) | 10.2% (+0.2 pts) |
| Chicago, IL | 9.2 mi north | 2,707,648 (+2,650,550) | $75,134 (-$7,359) | 1952 (-15 yr) | $315,200 (+$47,300) | 446 (+75) | 18.3% (+8.3 pts) |
| Tinley Park, IL | 10.4 mi south | 55,007 (-2,091) | $103,819 (+$21,326) | 1987 (+20 yr) | $289,000 (+$21,100) | 282 (-89) | 9.7% (-0.4 pts) |
Cost of living with electricity in Oak Lawn
Oak Lawn, IL: 21,745 households at $1,067 a year per home for electricity (Cook County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $23.2 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,271 a year per household.
| Group in Oak Lawn, IL | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Oak Lawn, IL median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Lawn, IL, all households | 21,745 | $1,067 | $23.2 million | 1.29% |
| Oak Lawn, IL, homeowners | 17,940 | $1,275 | $22.9 million | 1.55% |
| Oak Lawn, IL, renters | 3,805 | $785 | $3.0 million | 0.95% |
Housing and heating in Oak Lawn
Oak Lawn, IL: 18,105 of 23,115 homes were built before 1980 and 1,061 in 2000 or later. Oak Lawn, IL has 15,628 detached houses, 4,992 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 176 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Oak Lawn, IL
% of homes by decade built, Oak Lawn, IL
- 3pre-40
- 640s
- 2450s
- 2560s
- 2070s
- 1080s
- 790s
- 400s
- 110s
- 020+
Heating fuel in Oak Lawn, IL
| Oak Lawn, IL | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Lawn, IL, median year built | 1967 | 1961 | +6 years | 45 of 65 |
| Oak Lawn, IL, built before 1980 | 78.3% | 74.1% | +4.2 points | 10 of 65 |
| Oak Lawn, IL, built 2000 or later | 4.6% | 12.1% | -7.5 points | 62 of 65 |
| Oak Lawn, IL, detached houses | 67.6% | 39.8% | +27.8 points | 14 of 65 |
| Oak Lawn, IL, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 21.6% | 34.2% | -12.6 points | 31 of 65 |
| Oak Lawn, IL, mobile homes | 0.8% | 0.8% | -0.1 points | 21 of 65 |
| Oak Lawn, IL, renter households | 17.5% | 42.5% | -25.0 points | 56 of 65 |
| Oak Lawn, IL, median home value | $267,900 | $305,200 | -$37,300 | 38 of 65 |
| Oak Lawn, IL, median gross rent a month | $1,310 | $1,381 | -$71 | 43 of 65 |
| Oak Lawn, IL, people per household | 2.61 | 2.45 | +0.16 | 26 of 65 |
Who lives in Oak Lawn: income, cars, homes
In Oak Lawn, IL, 1,865 of 3,472 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 4,839 households moved in since 2018 and 6,343 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over slowly. Of 26,357 workers in Oak Lawn, IL, 2,644 work from home, 19,693 drive alone, 1,089 ride transit and 532 walk. In Oak Lawn, IL, 4,400 of 21,745 households earn under $35,000, 5,433 $35,000-$75,000, 6,947 $75,000-$150,000 and 4,965 $150,000 or more. Oak Lawn, IL homes: 14,778 have 3+ bedrooms, 2,251 none or one, median 5.9 rooms. In Oak Lawn, IL, 1,497 households own no vehicle and 12,658 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. 5,176 residents of Oak Lawn, IL live below the poverty line, and the median age is 40.3.
Household income in Oak Lawn, IL
| Oak Lawn, IL | Value | Rank in Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Lawn, IL, households under $35,000 | 20.2% | 21 of 65 |
| Oak Lawn, IL, households $150,000 or more | 22.8% | 37 of 65 |
| Oak Lawn, IL, residents below poverty | 9.2% | 31 of 65 |
| Oak Lawn, IL, median age | 40.3 | 23 of 65 |
| Oak Lawn, IL, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 63.9% | 24 of 65 |
| Oak Lawn, IL, households without a vehicle | 6.9% | 25 of 65 |
| Oak Lawn, IL, households with 2+ vehicles | 58.2% | 37 of 65 |
| Oak Lawn, IL, workers at home | 10.0% | 50 of 65 |
| Oak Lawn, IL, cost-burdened renters | 53.7% | 13 of 65 |
| Oak Lawn, IL, moved in since 2018 | 22.3% | 65 of 65 |
| Oak Lawn, IL, moved in before 2000 | 29.2% | 7 of 65 |
Analyst note on Oak Lawn
Oak Lawn, IL counts 57,098 residents in 21,745 households, on 8.6 square miles. Household income in Oak Lawn, IL is $82,493; 17,940 of its 21,745 households own. 2,520 of the 21,745 occupied homes in Oak Lawn, IL heat with electricity.
Oak Lawn, IL has 23,115 housing units, 1,370 of them vacant or seasonal. Oak Lawn, IL ranks 13 of 65 Illinois cities for renters paying 30% or more of income on rent (53.7%). Oak Lawn, IL ranks 16 of 65 Illinois cities for the fewest people working from home (10.0% of workers).
Oak Lawn, IL ranks 20 of 65 Illinois cities for the oldest homes (median year built 1967).
ZIP codes in Oak Lawn
| ZIP area touching Oak Lawn, IL | Share of the ZIP's land inside Oak Lawn | Share of Oak Lawn's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 60453 (Oak Lawn, IL) | 99.9% | 99.0% |
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Questions on Oak Lawn
Oak Lawn: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Oak Lawn, IL: Illinois households pick a supplier and plan, and Cook County lists 1 utility.
Oak Lawn: how does it rank among Illinois cities?
Oak Lawn, IL: rank 22 of 65 by its 57,098 residents, rank 43 of 65 by $82,493 median income.
Oak Lawn: how many homes heat with electricity?
Oak Lawn, IL: 2,520 of 21,745 occupied homes, 11.6%; Cook County 15.8%.
Oak Lawn: how much income goes to electricity?
At 693 kWh a month, 1.6% of the $82,493 median income in Oak Lawn, IL.
Oak Lawn: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Illinois yes; municipal and co-op areas around Oak Lawn, IL may be closed.
Oak Lawn: damaging storms reported nearby?
371 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Oak Lawn, IL, 2015 to 2025, 649.8 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Oak Lawn?
Oak Lawn, IL: median home built 1967; 18,105 of 23,115 homes (78.3%) predate 1980, 15,628 are detached and 4,992 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Oak Lawn, IL renters struggle with rent?
1,865 of 3,472 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many people in Oak Lawn, IL work from home?
2,644 of 26,357 workers.
How many households in Oak Lawn, IL earn under $35,000?
4,400 of 21,745, against 4,965 at $150,000 or more.