Skokie, Illinois, in Cook county, is 12 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. The village is located in the Chicago metropolitan area. Skokie shares borders with the City of Evanston to the east; the Villages of Glenview and Wilmette to the north; the Villages of Morton Grove and Niles to the west and the Village of Lincolnwood and the City of Chicago to the south.
The Skokie Park District, a separate taxing body from the Village of Skokie, has 43 parks and playgrounds with a total 243 acres of parkland. The Park District also features three recreation centers, theater, one indoor ice rink, two natural ice rinks, a driving range, a miniature golf course, a water playground, more than 40 tennis courts and many other recreational amenities for Skokie residents.
Skokie Northshore sculpture park - This is a really neat park in Skokie. It's well kept and really nice and green, all year long! You'll enjoy a nice stroll around this park because there is a lot to see. Numerous sculptures are scattered along the grounds -- there's no specific theme but everything is really interesting. While taking a stroll or biking/rollerblading, you can take in some really unique pieces of art. There's even a really nice flags display here. In fact, its a pretty cool site even as you drive by!
There are approximately 166 restaurants in Skokie and many markets, bakeries, food processors. The Village of Skokie receives Lake Michigan water from the City of Evanston, and the water is treated at facilities operated by the Metropolitan Sanitary District of Greater Chicago. Each day, Skokie residents and businesses consume approximately 10,608,000 gallons of water that is pumped through 176.5 miles of water mains. There are about 17,840 water meters and 2,291 fire hydrants in the Village.
There are approximately 360 different types of industries in Skokie, and the total 1999 retail volume is estimated at $1,166,622,000. Of those living in Skokie, approximately 33,038 are actively in the workforce, some at jobs in Skokie and others employed outside of the Village limits. The Village of Skokie has approximately 500 employees in its workforce.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $333,500
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2006: 66,659. Skokie covers 10.0 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 607 feet above sea level.
Area code: 847
Weather
Skokie, IL climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 83.20 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 13.70 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 20 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 17 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Skokie is 36.80 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is August with an average rainfall of 4.84 Inches.
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