Dixmoor, Illinois
Dixmoor is a village of 2,948 people in Cook County, Illinois, founded in 1923.
Why visit Dixmoor
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 13 parks and trails and 15 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Joshua P. Young House, Pacesetter Gardens Historic District, Calumet Park and Ashland Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 20°F, and about 39 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Dixmoor
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Dixmoor
Dixmoor (formerly Specialville) is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States, and a south suburb of Chicago. The population was 2,973 at the 2020 census. Dixmoor is adjacent to Harvey to the south and east, Posen to the west, and Blue Island and Riverdale to the north. Interstate 57 also runs through the village.
From the Wikipedia article Dixmoor, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Joshua P. Young House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Pacesetter Gardens Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic district in Illinois, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds13
1 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes15
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 0.8 mi
2306 West 147th Street, Posen
Mo-Sa 04:00-21:00; Su 05:00-21:00
The Torta Spot
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.5 mi
242 East 147th Street, Harvey
Mo-Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 10:00-15:00
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 0.6 mi
14513 Western Avenue, Dixmoor
Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 01:00-02:00; Su 10:00-24:00
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 0.8 mi
2306 West 147th Street, Posen
Mo-Sa 04:00-21:00; Su 05:00-21:00
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.6 mi
14515 Western Avenue, Dixmoor
Mo-Fr 08:30-21:00; Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 10:00-20:00
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 1.5 mi
232 East 147th Street, Harvey
Mo-Fr 07:00-20:00; Sa-Su 09:00-18:00
Wingstop
Fast food · Wings · 0.6 mi
14513 Western Avenue, Dixmoor
3 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship21
First Pentecost Assemblies International Church
Church · Pentecostal · 1.4 mi
14543-59 Green Street, Harvey
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St. Mary of the Assumption
Church · 2.9 mi
Former roman catholic church building
St. Michael Eastern Catholic Church, West Pullman
Church · 3.2 mi
Church in Illinois, USA
Saint Stanislaus Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 0.8 mi
McKinley Avenue, Posen
9 more on the map.
History
Dixmoor was originally called Specialville. It was laid out in 1922 by Charles Special, and named for him. The present name of Dixmoor was adopted in 1929. It may be derived from Dixie Highway.
From the History section of Dixmoor, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries48
A B Shepard High Sch (Campus)
School · 5.8 mi
13049 S Ridgeland Ave, Palos Heights
Map of Dixmoor
111 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 20°F | 2.3 in | 12.5 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 23°F | 2.1 in | 10.1 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 32°F | 2.7 in | 5.7 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 42°F | 4.2 in | 1.0 in |
| May | 72°F | 52°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 63°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 68°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 67°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 59°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 47°F | 3.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 35°F | 2.7 in | 1.5 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 25°F | 2.3 in | 7.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Chicago Midway Ap 3Sw 72534 (9 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Cook County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-09-20: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Floodng (Flood)
- 2023-11-20: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2023-08-15: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-05-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Riverdale 2 mi northeast, about 3 min by car
- Blue Island 2 mi northwest, about 3 min by car
- Harvey 2 mi southeast, about 3 min by car
- Calumet Park 2 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Markham 3 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Midlothian 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Dolton 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Crestwood 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- South Holland 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Hazel Crest 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Joshua P Young House, Burnhamandroot, Public domain
- Image Housing Unit in Pacesetter Gardens, Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Saint Mary of the Assumption Church front view 1, Lori Strock Photography, CC BY 4.0
- St. Michael Chicago, Julianhayda, CC0
- National Railway Equipment Company (former DM&IR) NREC 608 (SD9) (10570574824), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Santa Fe ATSF 2175 (GP7) (10582923353), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Santa Fe ATSF Slug (10582932083), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Burlington Northern BN 6593 (SD45) (10582480416), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Union Pacific UP 3000 (SD40) (10585993684), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Unknown (ex-Canadian National) 9167 (10570782463), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Unknown -238 (10570781253), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Burlington Northern BN 1404 (GP10) (10582558695), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Burlington Northern BN 1405 (GP10) (10582556115), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Burlington Northern BN 1415 (GP10) (10582554135), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Santa Fe ATSF 2054 (GP7) (10582659905), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Burlington Northern BN 6518 (SD45) (10582482066), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Burlington Northern BN 6338 (SD40) (10582726643), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Southern Pacific SP 3884 (GP9R) (10586475703), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Southern Pacific SP 3417 (GP9) (10586478733), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Southern Pacific SP 3730 (GP9) (10586211135), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Burlington Northern BN 3036 (GP40) (10582505585), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Burlington Northern BN 6642 (F45) (10582714813), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Burlington Northern BN 6642 (F45) (10582471806), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Burlington Northern BN 6635 (F45) (10582716663), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Burlington Northern BN 6635 (F45) (10582718533), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- National Railway Equipment (former Family Lines System) NRE 2358 (GP7) (10567378466), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- National Railway Equipment (former Family Lines System) NRE 2358 (GP7) (10570573444), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- NREX 3531 SD40-2 (32165319102), Milwaukee beerNut, CC BY-SA 2.0
- NREX 1437 Michigan State SW14 (32125045702), Milwaukee beerNut, CC BY-SA 2.0
- GMTX 427 GP15-1 (32125054992), Milwaukee beerNut, CC BY-SA 2.0
- CSXT 1308, vxla, CC BY 2.0
- CN 8880 rolls past Wood Street Crossing in Harvey, vxla from Chicago, US, CC BY 2.0
- Libby McNeill and Libby Building 2, Tdl1060, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Libby McNeill and Libby Building 1, Tdl1060, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Libby McNeill and Libby Building 3, Tdl1060, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Libby McNeill & Libby Building 1922, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Boxcar, McCloud River Railroad, Gary Lee Todd, Ph.D., CC0
- Boxcar, Virginia Central, Gary Lee Todd, Ph.D., CC0
- Airslide Hopper, International Multifoods (10588842843), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Grand Trunk Western GT 5920 (SD40) (10570135755), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
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