Ford Heights, Illinois
Village · Population 1,752 · #503 in Illinois
About Ford Heights
Set in the northeastern part of Illinois, Ford Heights is a small town counting 1,752 people who proudly call it home.
Ford Heights holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 2.04 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 859 residents per square mile.
📰 Ford Heights News Today
- Sheriff’s Police Conducting Traffic Safety Checkpoint in Ford Heights Cook County Sheriff's Office | (.gov) · Apr 1
- Ford Heights welcomes first sit-down restaurant in over 60 years - WGN-TV WGN-TV · Feb 16
- Ford Heights church engulfed in flame; fire crews at scene CBS News · Jan 21
- 18 dogs, puppies seized in Ford Heights, Illinois drug bust at Lincoln Highway and Deer Creek Lane: Cook County Sheriff's Office ABC7 Chicago · Jan 11
- Ford Heights man charged after drugs found during search of home FOX 32 Chicago · May 5
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Ford Heights Unique
- The only place in America named Ford Heights — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northeastern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.
🏫 Schools in Ford Heights
- Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center
- Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Cntr
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)1,752
Rank in state#503 of 1,294
Land area2.04 sq mi
Density859/sq mi
Coordinates41.5113, -87.5812